Criticism from the media and public shows no sign of abating. Matthew Jenkin asks how the sector should respondThe financial operations of charities are making headlines yet again. The storm surrounding the closure of the Kids Company continues to seize column inches,while fundraising techniques have also been placed under increased scrutiny. Yet, it is charity worker pay, or that most frequently faces the tabloid firing squad. The reality is that the median chief executive salary only exceeds £100000 when organisations have an annual revenue of more than £25m. And,with fewer than 25% of registered charities having an income of more than £100000, six-figure salaries apply to the minority. So, and why carry out charities still face public criticism for the amount they spend on staff? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com