How much is Mary paid?
From Mr Gordon Grender Sir: The chief executive of the NSPCC's letter (5 October) in response to Shelagh Shepherd's article (`The NSPCC harms children', 28 September) was disingenuous. From the 2001 accounts of the charity it can be seen that £36.2 million, or under 44 per cent of total expenditure, was spent on 'child protection and preventative services and projects'. The balance of 56 per cent was spent on campaigning, fundraising, support costs, etc.
Also. 1 was surprised to discover that under 90 per cent of 2001 income was actually spent in view of her claim that 'we all have a responsibility to do all we can to end cruelty to children' — an aspiration surely shared by all. Indeed, only 39.4 per cent of the NSPCC's 2001 income was spent on 'child protection and preventative services and projects'. While only a small matter, rather than the 18 per cent mentioned in her letter as being spent on campaigning and public education, the correct figure is 19.3 per cent.
It is also interesting that as employees' average pay is £24,000 many must receive much less than this. Eleven employees, however, received over £50,000, and two between £80,000 and £90,000. Presumably the latter figure includes Mary Marsh, although this, and whether she is provided with a motor car, is not disclosed.
Gordon Grender
London W10
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