Question 1

What is the mission of THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION?

Accepted Answer

Health & Wellbeing Screening and Health advice to self referred, asymptomatic members of the community, to detect early signs of life threatening illness . No charge is made.  The Charity relies  on volunteers, supporters, donations, grants and fundraising. The NHS does not provide financial support. The Trust was formed in 1988 on the death of Mary How from bowel cancer.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION?

Accepted Answer

THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,651,535 and total expenditure of £844,159.

Question 3

How does THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 89.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 10.9% 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 MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION?

Accepted Answer

THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION employs 19 staff members and is supported by 50 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION 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 MARY HOW TRUST FOR CANCER PREVENTION 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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