---
title: "Where your money goes"
description: "Our 2025 spending by category, results for each program, annual reports and audited accounts, and our governance and policies."
url: "https://givo-astro.pages.dev/impact/"
---

# Where your money goes

> Our 2025 spending by category, results for each program, annual reports and audited accounts, and our governance and policies.

## Why doesn't all of my gift go to the programs?

A charity needs an audit, insurance, secure payments, and staff to raise next year's income. In 2025 these costs were 14% of spending, and every line is in the annual report.

## Can my gift go only to one program?

Yes. Choose a cause when you give and the whole gift is restricted to it. Running costs are covered by unrestricted gifts and grants.

## Who audits your accounts?

An independent audit firm appointed by the board. Its report is included in each annual report.

## Are your trustees paid?

No. Trustees are volunteers and receive no pay. Travel costs are refunded at cost.

## Why spend money on fundraising?

In 2025 each dollar spent on fundraising raised about eleven dollars of income.