Question 1

What is the mission of The Museum of the Home?

Accepted Answer

The Museum of the Home explores the theme of home through galleries, rooms through time and gardens, special exhibitions, learning programmes and community engagement activities. Formerly known as the Geffyre Museum, it is housed in the 300-year old Geffrye Almshouse buildings in Hackney,and encourages people from London's diverse communities to learn about home - a theme common to everyone.

Question 2

What is the financial size of The Museum of the Home?

Accepted Answer

The Museum of the Home is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,317,178 and total expenditure of £3,363,935.

Question 3

How does The Museum of the Home allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 75.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 24.2% 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 Museum of the Home?

Accepted Answer

The Museum of the Home employs 64 staff members and is supported by 100 volunteers.

Question 5

Does The Museum of the Home receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 58.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does The Museum of the Home 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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