Question 1

What is the mission of YOUNG ENTERPRISE?

Accepted Answer

Young Enterprise empowers young people to harness their personal and business skills. We make the connection between school and the world of work, enabling young people to develop the knowledge and attitudes they need to succeed. More than 214,000 young people from across England and Wales have participated in a Young Enterprise learning experience this year supported by around 6,000 volunteers.

Question 2

What is the financial size of YOUNG ENTERPRISE?

Accepted Answer

YOUNG ENTERPRISE is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £5,429,076 and total expenditure of £5,382,366.

Question 3

How does YOUNG ENTERPRISE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 85.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 14.3% 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 YOUNG ENTERPRISE?

Accepted Answer

YOUNG ENTERPRISE employs 95 staff members and is supported by 1,490 volunteers.

Question 5

Does YOUNG ENTERPRISE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 5.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does YOUNG ENTERPRISE 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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