Question 1

What is the mission of VOLUNTEERING MATTERS?

Accepted Answer

TO ENABLE AND SUPPORT PEOPLE TO BE ACTIVE CITIZENS AND PLAY A ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH  VOLUNTEERING. WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER HIGH IMPACT VOLUNTEER-LED SOLUTIONS TO TACKLE SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES FACING INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TODAY. WE FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF FOUR DISTINCT COMMUNITIES; OLDER AND RETIRED PEOPLE, DISABLED PEOPLE, VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

Question 2

What is the financial size of VOLUNTEERING MATTERS?

Accepted Answer

VOLUNTEERING MATTERS is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,695,000 and total expenditure of £5,815,000.

Question 3

How does VOLUNTEERING MATTERS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 97.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 2.4% is spent on raising funds and administration.

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of VOLUNTEERING MATTERS?

Accepted Answer

VOLUNTEERING MATTERS employs 142 staff members and is supported by 12,643 volunteers.

Question 5

Does VOLUNTEERING MATTERS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 40.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does VOLUNTEERING MATTERS 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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