Public Compliance Statement

The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising has been drawn up in the context of the publication of The Charities Bill 2007 (not yet enacted), which proposes that the operational and administrative aspects of fundraising would be regulated by agreed Codes of Practice to be developed with the sector.

The Donkey Sanctuary 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.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising by a statement to that effect in its annual report.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for fundraising. We regularly monitor compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland considers the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity.

We provide honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.

We ensure that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation. We have a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.

Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the Operations Manager and governing body.

Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the Organisation is independent of its funding sources.

We ensure that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.

The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising has been drawn up in the context of the publication of The Charities Bill 2007 (not yet enacted), which proposes that the Operational and administrative aspects of fundraising would be regulated by agreed Codes of Practice to be developed with the sector.

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