Question 1

What is the mission of WHIZZ-KIDZ?

Accepted Answer

THE PRINCIPLE OBJECTS ARE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF MOBILITY-IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK.  BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND ADVICE, THE CHARITY GIVES THEM THE INDEPENDENCE TO LIVE A LIFE OF FREEDOM. WHIZZ-KIDZ ALSO RAISES AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN THROUGH NATIONAL CAMPAIGNING AND INFLUENCING ACTIVITIES.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WHIZZ-KIDZ?

Accepted Answer

WHIZZ-KIDZ is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £7,092,573 and total expenditure of £7,231,334.

Question 3

How does WHIZZ-KIDZ allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 74.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 25.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.7%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WHIZZ-KIDZ?

Accepted Answer

WHIZZ-KIDZ employs 80 staff members and is supported by 35 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WHIZZ-KIDZ receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 22.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WHIZZ-KIDZ 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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