Question 1

What is the mission of WATBUS?

Accepted Answer

WATBus has been established since 1998 and continues to provide minibus transport to community groups & individuals within Northumberland and throughout the North East of England.  WATBike, our other organisation focuses on getting adults back onto bikes for their own health & wellbeing.  Both parts of our charity, WATBus & WATBus work together to benefit people who use our service.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WATBUS?

Accepted Answer

WATBUS is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £983,477 and total expenditure of £960,026.

Question 3

How does WATBUS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 100.0% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 0.0% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WATBUS?

Accepted Answer

WATBUS employs 20 staff members and is supported by 24 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WATBUS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 71.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WATBUS 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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