Question 1

What is the mission of WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

WWT works to save wetlands for wildlife and for people by inspiring people to connect with and value wetlands and their wildlife, by demonstrating and promoting the importance and benefits of wetlands, by countering threats to wetlands and their wildlife, by creating and restoring wetlands and protecting key wetland sites and by savings threatened wetlands species.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £46,756,455 and total expenditure of £32,118,704.

Question 3

How does WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 75.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 24.5% 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 WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST?

Accepted Answer

WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST employs 599 staff members and is supported by 965 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 4.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST 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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