Question 1

What is the mission of WATERAID?

Accepted Answer

WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WATERAID?

Accepted Answer

WATERAID is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £92,116,000 and total expenditure of £97,018,000.

Question 3

How does WATERAID allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 73.3% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 26.7% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WATERAID?

Accepted Answer

WATERAID employs 933 staff members and is supported by 870 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WATERAID receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 3.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WATERAID 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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