We are very proud to have been awarded Triple Lock membership by the Charities Institute Ireland, which demonstrates our commitment to best practices in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising, and good governance.
Transparency & Governance
We strive to be one of Ireland’s most trusted charities, and we aim to achieve this through transparency and accountability to our supporters and service users.
We adhere to the highest standards of governance, best practices, and accountability. This means we are honest and ethical in our work and worthy of the ongoing trust and support of our volunteers and donors. Accountability, transparency, and cost effectiveness are vital to us.
Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
As well as upholding legislative and regulatory requirements we adhere to a variety of voluntary codes and standards.
The Society is compliant with the Charities Regulator Governance Code, Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and Internal Financial Controls Guidelines for Charities. Please see more below on our compliance with the Fundraising Guidelines and our Donor Charter.
In addition, the Society is compliant with relevant obligations under the Companies Act 2014 and the Charities Act 2009 (and Amendment Act 2024).
The Society prepares an annual report and financial statements in full compliance with the Charities SORP FRS102, and operates to the Charities Institute of Ireland Triple Locked Standard (Member).
All required filings are lodged with the Companies Registration Office (CRO) and the Charities Regulator.
Triple Lock Membership - Charities Insititute Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Annual Reports
Learn about the ways in which we spent your donations and the impact our work had each year.
Our employees and their salaries
Our Employees' Salary
We strive to be as transparent as possible so the public has clarity on where our funding goes.
- The Irish Cancer Society employed an average of 233 people in 2023 (2022: 224). Of our 233 employees, 19 earned between €60,000 and €70,000, 3 earned between €70,001 and €80,000, 9 earned between €80,001 and €90,000, while 1 earned between €90,001 and €100,000 and 1 earned between €100,001 and €110,000.
The Society employs night nurses to provide free end-of-life care in patients’ homes. In 2023, 206 (2022: 211) night nurses were employed for at least one night. The average number of night nurses in 2023 was 118 (2022: 112); this equates to 44 (2022: 43) nurses on a full-time equivalent basis.
Our CEO's salary
In 2023, the CEO was paid a salary of €140,044 (2022: €137,020) and a travel allowance of €10,000 (2022: €10,000). The Society contributed 20% (2022: 20%) of the CEO’s salary to the defined contribution pension scheme.
Irish Cancer Society compliance with Fundraising Guidelines
The Society maintains compliance with the Charities Regulator guidance on fundraising from the public. Read more by clicking the link below.
Our Donor Charter
As a charity seeking donations from the public, the Irish Cancer Society aims to comply with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public.
We pledge to treat all donors with respect, honesty, and integrity and to be transparent and accountable for our actions so that donors and prospective donors can have complete confidence in the Irish Cancer Society. We will accurately describe our activities and ensure that we effectively apply all donations for their intended purpose and to further the mission of the Irish Cancer Society.
We commit to you, our donors and prospective donors that:
- All fundraising will respect the rights and dignity of donors, beneficiaries and the public.
- Fundraising activities will not be unreasonably persistent, intrusive, or place undue pressure on people to donate, and should someone not wish to donate or cease making a donation, that decision will be respected.
- Beneficiaries will not be disrespected in promotional activities, and, where possible and appropriate, clients and beneficiaries will have input into the Irish Cancer Society's promotional strategies.
- Fundraising will occur honestly and truthfully.
- Fundraisers will act with integrity and not misrepresent the Irish Cancer Society, its needs for funds or how those funds will be applied.
- Questions about fundraising activities and fundraising costs will be answered honestly and promptly.
- Information about the Irish Cancer Society’s charitable purpose and activities will be made freely available.
- Charitable donations and gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were donated.
- The Irish Cancer Society will take responsibility for our actions and be capable of explaining, clarifying and justifying those actions.
- The Irish Cancer Society’s trustees and management will explain and account to donors and the public for the Irish Cancer Society’s actions.
- The Irish Cancer Society will operate openly, frankly, and honestly and will ensure that transactions, operations, information, and communications are easily understood by donors and the public.
- The Irish Cancer Society will clearly identify to donors and the public the cause for which the fundraising is occurring and how donations will and are being used.
- The Irish Cancer Society will provide easy ways for those interested to contact the Irish Cancer Society.
- The Irish Cancer Society will have a procedure in place to address complaints.
