Public Compliance Statement

National Women’s Council of Ireland is committed to complying with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and has formally discussed and adopted the Statement at a meeting of the governing body.

NWCI confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising by a statement to that effect in its annual report (2014 onwards).

NWCI has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising.

NWCI regularly monitors compliance with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.

NWCI considers the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity.

NWCI does not currently work with third party fundraisers, but will provide a policy should this change in the future.

NWCI provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.

NWCI has appointed a member of the governing body and/or a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising.

NWCI ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation.

NWCI has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the Director and governing body. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.

NWCI prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 which includes a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.

NWCI ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.

NWCI is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.