Question 1

What is the mission of THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND?

Accepted Answer

The Charity provides grants in money or kind, either directly or to an organisation that will provide relief from suffering, hardship or distress, financial or otherwise.  The Charity's prime beneficiaries are Civil Servants, former Civil Servants, Public Body Employees or former Public Body Employees, and their dependants.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND?

Accepted Answer

THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,579,000 and total expenditure of £7,360,000.

Question 3

How does THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 84.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND?

Accepted Answer

THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND employs 76 staff members and is supported by 389 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 20.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE CIVIL SERVICE BENEVOLENT FUND pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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