Irish Cancer Society Statement of Compliance with the Guiding Principles for Fundraising

We in the Irish Cancer Society are fully committed to achieving the standards contained within the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising. We commit to doing this by:

• Maintaining good fundraising practice
• Providing high levels of accountability and transparency to our donors and prospective donors from the public
• Providing clarity and assurances to you about how we spend your money
• The Irish Cancer Society's report on our current fundraising activities is available in our most recent Annual Report

We at the Irish Cancer Society have considered the Statement and we believe we meet the standards it sets out.

We welcome your feedback on our performance. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch with our fundraising department. Find out more about our feedback and complaints procedures.

The Statement of Guiding Principles - Where they came from

The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising is a guide to best practice developed by a steering group set up in response to the Charities Act 2009.

Learn more about the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising or download the document here (PDF)

Irish Cancer Society Donor Charter

Read our Donor Charter

• We commit to being accountable and transparent so that donors can have full confidence in the Irish Cancer Society.
• We promise we will use your donation effectively.
• Our pledge to donors is that we promise to treat all of our donors with respect, honesty and openness.
• It is important to us as a national charity that relies on the goodwill and generosity of the public, to instil a sense of openness, honesty and transparency amongst such valuable donors.
• It is not enough that we uphold what is expected of us by law; we provide the best services and show the utmost respect to our donors.

Irish Cancer Society Disclosure Statement

The Irish Cancer Society is open about whether those seeking donations on its behalf are volunteers, employees of the organisation, or third party agents. Anyone fundraising on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society must ensure that donors are aware of the role they play with the ICS.

Irish Cancer Society’s Fundraising Feedback and Complaints Procedure

Read our Fundraising Feedback and Complaints Procedure

All feedback on the work of our Fundraising Department is very gratefully received.  Please read our procedure, and do not hesitate to get in touch.   

In accordance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising, the Irish Cancer Society:

• 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 Board of Directors.
• 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.
• Has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
• Regularly monitors compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and compliance reports are received regularly by the Board of Directors.
• Considers the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity.
• Has a policy on working with third party fundraisers.
• Provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
• Has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
• Ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation.
• Fundraising Department has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the CEO and the Board of Directors. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
• 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.
• Ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
• Is accessible to the public via telephone, email and out website.