Question 1

What is the mission of Weldmar Hospicecare?

Accepted Answer

Provision of specialist palliative care to adults and their families, principally in the north, south, and west of Dorset. The charity has locally based community nurses who visit patients at home, a twelve bed Inpatient Unit in Dorchester, and a hospice at home service, as well as a range of support including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and wellbeing services for patients and loved ones,

Question 2

What is the financial size of Weldmar Hospicecare?

Accepted Answer

Weldmar Hospicecare is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £12,383,281 and total expenditure of £11,791,123.

Question 3

How does Weldmar Hospicecare allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 66.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 33.6% 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 Weldmar Hospicecare?

Accepted Answer

Weldmar Hospicecare employs 260 staff members and is supported by 899 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Weldmar Hospicecare receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 21.4% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Weldmar Hospicecare 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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