How much has upgrade cost?

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Reading numerous complaints every day regarding the upgrade I think it would be in everyones interest to know how much money was set aside for the upgrade. Presumably the costs are met by donations so with that comes a lot of responsibility to get it right. So where do we view the costs please? Thanks.

  • Do charities have to show accounts with the Charity Commission in the same way companies do with I believe Companies House? I don't know.

  • Yes they do have to show accounts, which you can view online. Its quite concerning how many have wages as their biggest outgoing. Some dubious charities give a tiny amount to the actual charity in comparison with wages. I'd just be interested to see how much the upgrade cost cos clearly its not been worth it ....so far.

  • In the case of MacMillan presumably the salaries of the famous nurses are a very major item, or am I misled? I also don't expect the helpline or technical staff to all be volunteers.

  • Yes when i talk about accounts and dubious charities im not referring to this one. I think they are great just lack in technical side. When i had my own business we would be approached by loads of charities so i used to look at their accounts online. Quite a few would pretty much break even but their wages were massive and money to actual people that needed ot was hardly anything.

  • Macmillan accounts may be seen here:

    https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/our-annual-report-and-accounts

    In broad terms, 2019 income was £233m, direct staff costs £1m, Macmillan nurses and GPs £57.2m, total expenditure £246m so a net loss of £13m.

    Having worked for a national military charity, I know it is run like a commercial business.

    I may appear to be listening but in my head I'm all at sea.