Question 1

What is the mission of YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES)?

Accepted Answer

'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'

Question 2

What is the financial size of YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES)?

Accepted Answer

YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £66,109,000 and total expenditure of £65,612,000.

Question 3

How does YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 92.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 7.8% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES)?

Accepted Answer

YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) employs 1,110 staff members and is supported by 3,000 volunteers.

Question 5

Does YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 4.5% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) 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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