Our Governance We are committed to the highest standards of governance. Individuals, families and organisations entrust their monies to us and we have the responsibility to ensure we are accountable for what we do and transparent in how we do it. Our board are committed to attaining the highest standards of corporate governance. Accordingly, transparency and accountability are constant priorities of the Board, its dedicated Finance, Audit, Investment and Governance Sub Committee and our staff. Our Governance Annual Reports Financial Reports Policies & Practices Strategic Plan This strategic plan was prepared by the Board of The Community Foundation for Ireland in consultation with the executive staff. The plan is based on the Logic Model of strategic planning and reporting and corresponding one year action plans will be developed accordingly. Download Grants Governance The Community Foundation for Ireland carries out due diligence checks on all shortlisted applications before a grant is finally approved and paid. Additional checks are carried out in the context of larger and more complex grants. These checks are in no way a substitute for the role of the Charities Regulatory Authority and other statutory bodies in ensuring compliance with the Charities Acts and all relevant legislation. If you have any questions about the governance checks we undertake please contact the grants team at info@foundation.ie Governance Code We were one of the first charities in Ireland complying with the Governance Code for community, voluntary and charitable organisations in Ireland. We confirm that a review of our organisation’s compliance with the principles in the Code was conducted and was based on an assessment of our organisational practice in line with the recommended actions for each principle. Principle 1: Leading our organisation Principle 2: Exercising control over our organisation Principle 3: Being transparent and accountable Principle 4: Working effectively Principle 5: Behaving with integrity We confirm that our organisation is committed to the standards outlined in these principles. We commit to reviewing our organisational practice in line with the recommended actions for each principle each year. To view a copy of our signed Governance Code click below (PDF 0.3MB) Download Articles of Association To view a copy of our Articles of Association click below (PDF 0.3MB) Download Charities Regulatory Authority The Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) is Ireland’s national statutory regulatory agency for charitable organisations. The Community Foundation for Irelands Charities Regulator Number is 20044886 Donor Charter and Charity Regulator’s Fundraising Guidelines We aim to uphold best practice in all areas of its activities. We have a Donor Charter and a Complaints and feedback procedure. To view a copy of the Community Foundation Donor Charter click below Download We are committed to working to the Charities Regulatory Authority’s Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public which was launched in September 2017. To download a copy of the Guidelines click below (PDF 0.2MB) Download Salary Information The Community Foundation for Ireland and Business in the Community Ireland are wholly owned subsidiaries of Foundation for Investing in Communities. Both companies share certain resources including Human Resource; Administration; Offices and other facilities. The costs of shared resources are allocated across both subsidiaries. The Chief Executive for The Community Foundation for Ireland's total salary and pension entitlement is €91,770. Some members of our Senior Management Team work in both the group companies (The Community Foundation for Ireland and Business in the Community Ireland). Their total salary bands, including pension entitlements, range from €60,000 to €90,000 with costs allocated across both group charities. Our Senior Management Team salaries including pension entitlements range between €30,000 and €70,000 for the Community Foundation for Ireland. Benefits for all staff, including senior management, comprise entitlements to pension contributions, death in service, discretionary income protection and Employee Assistance Programme. Learn more about giving Email Us Tel: +353 (1) 874 7354 Newsletter Select Newsletter Professional Advisers Community Groups Sign Up About Us Our Vision Staff & Board Research VitalSigns Grants Open Grants Type of Grants FAQ Giving Donor Advised Funds Wills and Bequests Professional Advisers Tax Relief Governance News Case Studies Contact Us info@foundation.ie +353 (0)1 8747354 3rd Floor Phibsborough Tower, Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, D07 XH2D Company Registration No: 338427 Charity No: CHY 13967 Charities Regulator Number: 20044886 Privacy Policy Accessibility