Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public
As a charity seeking donations from the public we Global Action Plan aim to comply with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public:
- Global Action Plan is committed to complying with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and has formally discussed and adopted the Guidelines at a meeting of the governing body.
- Global Action Plan confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public by a statement to that effect in its annual report.
- Global Action Plan has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
- Global Action Plan regularly monitors compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.
- Global Action Plan considers the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public when planning all fundraising activity.
- Global Action Plan provides honest, open, accountable and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
- Global Action Plan has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
- Global Action Plan ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and its implementation.
- Global Action Plan has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the CEO and governing body. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
- Global Action Plan prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 and the Charities Regulator which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.
- Global Action Plan ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
- Global Action Plan is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.
For more information on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public, the full Guidelines are available to read here
Donor Charter
Our GAP Donor Charter outlines our commitment to you, and what you can expect from us when you are a donor or thinking about supporting us.
Feedback and Complaints
GAP Ireland is committed to delivering quality work at all times and to ensuring that all our communications and interactions with the general public and our supporters are of the highest possible standard.
We welcome both positive and negative feedback as this allows us to develop and grow as an organisation dedicated to supporting communities to live more sustainable lives.
If you have any questions about Global Action Plan, how we handle your donations or if you have a complaint about our fundraising, then you can contact us at [email protected]
Any queries will be handled in accordance with our Complaints Policy.