As a charity seeking donations from the public we Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital Research and Development Foundation, trading as Cappagh Hospital Foundation, Irish Registered Charity No. 9282, company limited by guarantee, registration No. 136618, Charities Regulatory Authority Registered Number: 20023201, we, the Board and Staff, aim to comply with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation 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.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation 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.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation regularly monitors compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation considers the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public when planning all fundraising activity.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation has a policy on working with third party fundraisers (if applicable).
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation provides honest, open, accountable and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation has appointed a member of the governing body and/or a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and its implementation.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation 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.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009, SORP and the Charities Regulator which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
- Cappagh Hospital Foundation is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.
This Statement is part of the Charities Institute Ireland SixSteps to “Guidelines” Compliance.
