Is the DEC trustworthy?
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Is the DEC trustworthy?
The DEC is a registered charity (charity no: 1062638) with 15 charity members all with associated disaster relief capabilities such as providing clean water, humanitarian aid and medical care.
Which charities are most efficient UK?
What are the best charities to donate to in the UK
- Cancer Research UK.
- British Heart Foundation (BHF)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
- Sightsavers.
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
- British Red Cross.
- Samaritans.
- Save the Children.
Is the British Red Cross a good charity?
The British Red Cross was possibly most recognised in the UK for its work as a leading provider of first aid at public events across the UK.
Who owns DEC charity?
The DEC is governed by a board of trustees made up of the chief executives of our 15 member charities and up to six independent trustees. The board has ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the DEC and ensuring that it remains true to its charitable purpose and objectives.
How much of my donation to DEC goes to the cause?
The DEC itself spends less than 10% on fundraising and running costs (7.3% on average over the past five years) and all charity partners are committed to using no more than 7% of the funds they receive on any work within the UK to support their response to a disaster.
Who funds the DEC?
The DEC only funds work by our 15 member charities, which deliver aid directly or through trusted partners to those in need.
Which type of charity do Brits donate to the most?
Animal welfare is the most popular with 27% of donors giving to this cause in the UK, followed by support for children or young people (24%) and medical research (22%).
How much does the CEO of the British Red Cross earn?
CEO compensation among charities in the United Kingdom
| Charity | CEO salary (£) | CEO name |
|---|---|---|
| British Red Cross | 173,000 | Mike Adamson |
| Cancer Research UK | 240,000 | Harpal Kumar |
| Macmillan Cancer Support | 170,000 | Ciarán Devane |
| NSPCC | 162,000 | Peter Wanless |
What percentage of DEC donations go to charity?
What charities make up the DEC?
The other charities on the committee are Action Against Hunger, ActionAid, Age International, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, Care, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, International Rescue Committee, Islamic Relief, Oxfam, Plan International, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision.
Are the British generous?
Geographic generosity On average, Brits say they donate £103.41 a year to causes they care about. People from Aberdeen donated almost twice this national average, at £193.76 a year. The next most generous were Edinburgh (£138.38) and Liverpool (£125.64).
How much does CEO of Marie Curie earn?
Salary survey: charity chief executives’ pay sorted alphabetically
| Macmillan Cancer Relief *1 | Peter Cardy | 95,000 |
| Marie Curie Cancer Care | Tom Hughes-Hallett | 90,000 |
| Marie Stopes International | Tim Black | 111,160 |
| Mencap *2 | Fred Heddell *16 | 75,000 |
| Methodist Relief and Development Fund | Kirsty Smith | 31,011 |
