Question 1

What is the mission of VSO?

Accepted Answer

VSO IS THE WORLD'S LEADING INDEPENDENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKING FOR CHANGE THROUGH VOLUNTEERS.  VSO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE SKILLS, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING TO BUILD A FAIRER WORLD. VSO HAS PROGRAMMES IN OVER TWENTY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES FOCUSING ON DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THREE THEMATIC AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SECURE LIVELIHOODS.

Question 2

What is the financial size of VSO?

Accepted Answer

VSO is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £24,673,000 and total expenditure of £30,613,000.

Question 3

How does VSO allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 87.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 12.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of VSO?

Accepted Answer

VSO employs 407 staff members and is supported by 19 volunteers.

Question 5

Does VSO receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 73.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does VSO 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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