Question 1

What is the mission of THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?

Accepted Answer

A range of activities to secure HE standards & quality: reviews & audits of standards & quality in HE providers; published reports & intelligence arising from those reviews & audits; maintenance of the UK Quality Code, subject benchmarks and qualifications frameworks; advice on degree awarding powers & university title, Access to HE & support for HEIs in relation to international developments.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?

Accepted Answer

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £10,061,872 and total expenditure of £10,636,620.

Question 3

How does THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 99.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.2% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?

Accepted Answer

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION employs 126 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 19.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 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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