Question 1

What is the mission of THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN?

Accepted Answer

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED AND TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES AS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED  MAY REQUIRE TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES OR OTHERWISE MEET THEIR NEEDS.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN?

Accepted Answer

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,002,000 and total expenditure of £4,845,000.

Question 3

How does THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 79.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 20.1% 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 ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN?

Accepted Answer

THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN employs 81 staff members and is supported by 142 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 18.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHILDREN 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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