Transparency and good governance are key at Global Action Plan Ireland.
As set out in our Strategic Plan, Global Action Plan aspires to best practice standards in all aspects of our work. We work with others, and make it easy for anyone interested in our work to understand what we do, and why, and we actively seek input from all our stakeholders, to help us innovate and improve.
To assist people in holding us to account, we actively publicise our adherence to a number of sector wide codes of conduct and standards of practice.
These include:
- The Charities Governance Code: Global Action Plan CLG is fully compliant with the principles of the Code.
- The Charities Regulator: We are also registered with the Charities Regulator. Click here for our CRA profile.
- We are registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, with the Companies Registration Office. Our Company Number is 346806.
- The Dóchas Guide on Ethical Communications.
- The IDEA Code of Good Practice for Development Education.
For any further information on our approach and how we are governed, do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
Our Board of Directors
Our Board comprises of eight Directors, with backgrounds in business, finance, risk management, communications and environmental science.
We strive to maintain equitable gender balance on the board and have a strong ethical compass. All directors are voluntary and receive no remuneration.
The Board provides direction, strategic leadership and oversight, and works with our dedicated staff team to ensure that we perform according to the high standards we have set for our work.
Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages
Since 2017, we have been signatories of the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages. The Code provides a best practices framework for organisations for images and messages use in communications. These guidelines promote dignity, equality, fairness, solidarity, and justice for everyone involved.
If you feel that we are in violation of this code, please contact [email protected] with any feedback or complaints. If you believe our response is unsatisfactory, the next step would be to address your complaint to the Dóchas Director at [email protected]. In either case, please be sure to include which principle or principles of the Code you feel we may have been breached, and why.
Annual Accounts and Activity Reports
2023
2023 Impact Report
The strong growth of our organisation – in terms of activity level, geographic reach and income – continued in 2023. This report outlines the many programmes we implemented during the year, and what some of the people we work with thought of our work.
2023 Audited Accounts
This audit report includes financial statements for the calendar year 2023.
2022
2022 Impact Report
The year 2022 was a period of unprecedented growth and change for our organisation. We formed new partnerships, developed our social enterprise model, and introduced new programmes and activities.
2022 Audited Accounts
This audit report includes financial statements for the calendar year 2022.
2021
As an organisation specialised in education, the Covid-19 pandemic impacted heavily on our work. However, we were able to switch many of our in-person learning programmes into online activities, and ensure that we continued to make a positive impact on people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Click here to download our 2021 report.
2021 audited accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2021 calendar year. It proved that all accounting records matched financial statements. As a result, it was compliant with all requirements of the Companies Act 2014. All of the accounting records supplied by the Board of Directors were consistent with financial statements.
2020
2020 Audited Accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2020 calendar year.
2019
2019 Annual Impact Report: Download
2019 was a year of adaptation and change, a year of action and collaboration for Global Action Plan. We expanded our development education initiatives and strengthened our partnerships throughout the country. This Annual Impact Report walks you through our impact for the year.
2019 Audited Accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2019 calendar year. It proved that all accounting records matched financial statements. As a result, it was compliant with all requirements of the Companies Act 2014. All of the accounting records supplied by the Board of Directors were consistent with financial statements.
2018
In 2018 we expanded our Global Citizenship Education initiatives, our DPSM accredited GLAS Community Garden and strengthened our partnerships with schools, businesses and youth groups throughout the country. This Annual Report walks you through our impact as an organisation for the year.
2018 Audited Accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2018 calendar year. It proved that all accounting records matched financial statements. As a result, it was compliant with all requirements of the Companies Act 2014. All of the accounting records supplied by the Board of Directors were consistent with financial statements.
2017
In 2017 we expanded our Development Education initiatives and strengthened our partnerships throughout the country. This Annual Report walks you through our impact as an organisation for the year.
2016
In 2016 we continued to develop our impact throughout Ireland with an increase in partnerships and workshops. This Annual Report brings together all of our work for the year for you to see.
2016 Audited Accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2016 calendar year. It proved that all accounting records matched financial statements. As a result, it was compliant with all requirements of the Companies Act 2014. All of the accounting records supplied by the Board of Directors were consistent with financial statements.
2015
2015 Annual Report: Communities Grow Together
In 2015 our impact grew as we launched a number of exciting initiatives gaining traction internationally, we worked with over 34,000 individuals nationally and our annual report is a snapshot of the incredible work which the GAP team have delivered.
2015 Audited Accounts
This audit includes financial statements for the 2015 calendar year.It proved that all accounting records matched financial statements. As a result, it was compliant with all requirements of the Companies Act 2014. All financial statements were consistent with accounting records.