Question 1

What is the mission of WORKAID?

Accepted Answer

We are a charity based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire empowering young people in Africa (and the UK) to help themselves by developing the skills and knowledge needed to find gainful employment or start their own business.We refurbish donated tools to a high standard and ship them to training centres and self-help organisations.

Question 2

What is the financial size of WORKAID?

Accepted Answer

WORKAID is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £524,899 and total expenditure of £553,115.

Question 3

How does WORKAID allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 86.6% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 13.4% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (99.0%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of WORKAID?

Accepted Answer

WORKAID employs 9 staff members and is supported by 176 volunteers.

Question 5

Does WORKAID receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Does WORKAID 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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