Question 1

What is the mission of The Powell-Cotton Trust?

Accepted Answer

THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN OR NEAR BIRCHINGTON FOR THE EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC OF SPECIMENS OF NATURAL HISTORY AND ETHNOGRAPHY (PARTICULARLY SUCH SPECIMENS COLLECTED BY PERCY HORACE GORDON POWELL-COTTON) AND, IF THE GOVERNORS THINK FIT, OF SPECIMENS OF OTHER SCIENCES AND OF THE FINE AND USEFUL ARTS.

Question 2

What is the financial size of The Powell-Cotton Trust?

Accepted Answer

The Powell-Cotton Trust is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £19,320,525 and total expenditure of £1,293,778.

Question 3

How does The Powell-Cotton Trust allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 96.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 3.3% is spent on raising funds and administration.

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of The Powell-Cotton Trust?

Accepted Answer

The Powell-Cotton Trust employs 29 staff members and is supported by 25 volunteers.

Question 5

Does The Powell-Cotton 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 Powell-Cotton 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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