Governance & Polices
At Sing Ireland, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of governance to ensure complete transparency in our operations. Our director's reports, financial statements, and key policies can be found below.
Constitution of Sing Ireland
Sing Ireland Strategy 2024-2029
Charities Governance Code
We are compliant with the Charities Governance Code and continually seek to improve our governance standards and policies, year on year.
We adhere to the six principles of the Charities Governance Code:
- Advancing charitable purpose
- Behaving with integrity
- Leading people
- Exercising control
- Working effectively
- Being accountable and transparent
Triple Lock Standard
To demonstrate our commitment to openness, transparency, and integrity, Sing Ireland adheres to the Charities Institute Ireland’s Triple Lock Standard by ensuring:
- Ethical fundraising
- Transparent reporting, in compliance with Charity SORP ( FRS102)
- Good governance
CAF Validated International Organisation
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) America International Validation Organisation credential assures donors that Sing Ireland is a properly structured and operated nonprofit entity. This validation confirms that grant funds will be used exclusively for charitable purposes and that the organisation has passed a rigorous due diligence process to mitigate risks of fraud, money laundering, or other illicit activities.
Financial Statements
Sing Ireland prepares a Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements in full compliance with the Charity SORP (FRS102)
Salary bands disclosure
€70 - €80k – 1 staff member
Feedback & Complaints
Sing Ireland is committed to maintaining the highest standards in all our communications and dealings with the public and our supporters. We welcome all feedback, both positive and negative, to help us continually improve.
If you have feedback or a complaint about any aspect of our work or performance, please contact Dermot O’Callaghan. Provide as much information as possible, including your preferred contact method.
Child Safeguarding Statement
Sing Ireland is fully committed to a child-centered approach in our work with children and young people. We ensure that children and young people are respected and kept safe from harm while participating in our activities.
In compliance with the Children First Act 2015 and the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017, Sing Ireland has implemented a Child Protection Policy to minimize risks and promote awareness of child protection issues among our staff, volunteers, primary carers, and children involved in our programs.
Child Protection Policy
Singing Sustainably
Sing Ireland recognises the urgent need for all organisations and individuals to address the climate crisis and acknowledges the unavoidable impact it has on our environment and communities. We are committed to supporting the Group Singing Sector in exploring and accessing ways to make thier choirs more sustainable and to consider the climate in all that they do.
You can download Sing Ireland's Sustainability Policy below, along with a useful flyer for choirs and singing groups with ideas on how to being to make their choirs more sustainable.