Question 1

What is the mission of THE KOESTLER TRUST?

Accepted Answer

The Koestler Trust is the UK's leading charity for arts in prisons. Through awards, feedback, mentoring, outreach and involvement, it plays a unique national role in encouraging offenders, secure psychiatric patients and immigration detainees to take part in the arts, often transforming their lives. The Trust then brings prison arts to the public through exhibitions, publications and events.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE KOESTLER TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE KOESTLER TRUST is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £964,272 and total expenditure of £961,751.

Question 3

How does THE KOESTLER TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 87.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 12.3% 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 KOESTLER TRUST?

Accepted Answer

THE KOESTLER TRUST employs 14 staff members and is supported by 204 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE KOESTLER TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 15.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE KOESTLER TRUST pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the latest data indicates that one or more trustees receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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