Question 1

What is the mission of THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

1.  To promote for the benefit of the community the reopening of the Cotswold Canals.2.  To promote the restoration of the two waterways to give a balance between the needs of navigation, development, recreation, heritage, landscape conservation, wildlife and natural habitats.3.  To promote the use of all the towpath as the Thames and Severn Way.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £608,573 and total expenditure of £485,372.

Question 3

How does THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 96.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST employs 6 staff members and is supported by 350 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE COTSWOLD CANALS TRUST 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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