Question 1

What is the mission of WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE?

Accepted Answer

The Charity provides specialist palliative care services to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with a life threatening, incurable illness.  Advice and support is also offered to carers during the illness of the patient and in bereavement.  The Charity aims to provide evidence based palliative care education both in house and through out reach educational programmes.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE?

Accepted Answer

WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £7,236,980 and total expenditure of £7,044,906.

Question 3

How does WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 84.4% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 15.6% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE?

Accepted Answer

WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE employs 119 staff members and is supported by 491 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 46.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WIGAN AND LEIGH HOSPICE 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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