Governance Overview
Established in 2007, Dogs for the Disabled is a registered and trusted charity that provides life-changing services and supports to children and adults with physical disabilities. We are fully committed to complying with the legislation governing Irish charities and adhering to the relevant regulatory frameworks.
Dogs for the Disabled maintains a strong commitment to openness, transparency, and integrity in our interactions with our beneficiaries and donors. We operate in accordance with established principles of transparent reporting, responsible fundraising, and sound governance. The Charities Governance Code, introduced by the Charities Regulator in late 2018 (available at www.charitiesregulator.ie), outlines the minimum standards expected of charities for effective management and control of their organization.
At the core of our good governance practices is the implementation of systems and processes that ensure the charity fulfills its charitable objectives with integrity and is managed in an efficient, accountable, and transparent manner.
Dogs for the Disabled remains dedicated to achieving the high standards outlined in the Governance Code and will continue to report on our compliance as required by the Charities Regulator.
Annual & Financial Reporting
Dogs for the Disabled prepares a Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements in full compliance with the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice under FRS 102). Our latest audited financial statement can be viewed HERE
Ethical Fundraising
Dogs for the Disabled have formally adopted the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Our staff, volunteers and anyone else fundraising on our behalf are fully trained on the requirements and we have implemented controls to ensure that all our fundraising practices are fully in line with the “Guidelines” and any related Codes of Practice. We review and report annually on compliance.