Question 1

What is the mission of THE COUNTRY TRUST?

Accepted Answer

To bring food, farming and the working countryside alive for those children least able to access it whether through disadvantage or disability. We do this through Farm Discovery day visits to real working farms throughout England and North Wales, Farm in a Box, Countryside Discovery residentials and yearlong Food Discovery programmes where children discover growing, cooking and even selling food.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE COUNTRY TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE COUNTRY TRUST is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,843,748 and total expenditure of £1,550,177.

Question 3

How does THE COUNTRY TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 91.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 8.7% 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 COUNTRY TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE COUNTRY TRUST employs 14 staff members and is supported by 30 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE COUNTRY TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 14.2% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE COUNTRY 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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