Question 1

What is the mission of Youth Careers Collective?

Accepted Answer

Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers.

Question 2

What is the financial size of Youth Careers Collective?

Accepted Answer

Youth Careers Collective is classified as a medium charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £887,024 and total expenditure of £850,339.

Question 3

How does Youth Careers Collective allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 95.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 4.3% 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 Youth Careers Collective?

Accepted Answer

Youth Careers Collective employs 16 staff members and is supported by 1,027 volunteers.

Question 5

Does Youth Careers Collective receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 8.8% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does Youth Careers Collective 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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