Question 1

What is the mission of WIKIMEDIA UK?

Accepted Answer

WMUK exists to help collect, develop and distribute freely licensed knowledge (and other educational, cultural and historic material). We do this by bringing the Wikimedia community in the UK together, and by building links with UK-based cultural institutions, universities, charities and other bodies, and with overseas bodies within the Wikimedia Movement.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WIKIMEDIA UK?

Accepted Answer

WIKIMEDIA UK is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £1,269,305 and total expenditure of £1,029,346.

Question 3

How does WIKIMEDIA UK allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 94.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 5.2% 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 WIKIMEDIA UK?

Accepted Answer

WIKIMEDIA UK employs 14 staff members and is supported by 379 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WIKIMEDIA UK receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 0.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WIKIMEDIA UK 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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