Fundraising Compliance
St. Michael's House Foundation's Commitment to Standards in Fundraising Practice
At St. Michael’s House Foundation, we are fully dedicated to upholding the highest standards in fundraising, ensuring that every donation is handled with care, transparency, and accountability. Our practices adhere to the Governance Code for the Voluntary and Charity Sector and the Fundraising Guiding Principles.
Our commitment to these standards helps ensure that your support has the greatest possible impact on our work for individuals with disabilities.
The key objectives of this statement are to:
- Enhance fundraising practices across our organisation.
- Promote accountability and transparency in all fundraising efforts, ensuring the public’s trust.
- Provide clarity and assurance to our valued donors and prospective supporters about how their contributions are used.
Donor Charter
At St. Michael's House Foundation, we hold our donors in the highest regard. Our Donor Charter ensures that we treat all donors with respect, transparency, and integrity, reflecting our commitment to the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising, which was developed in accordance with the Charities Act 2009.
We pledge to give our donors the following rights:
- To be fully informed about how we will use cash donations and gifts-in-kind.
- To receive confirmation that St. Michael's House Foundation is committed to using donations effectively and for their intended purpose.
- To stay updated on the impact of their support and on the evolving needs and priorities of St. Michael's House Foundation.
- To have access to our most recent, published financial accounts.
- To be informed whether those soliciting donations on our behalf are volunteers or employees.
- To have their privacy respected, including the right to have their personal information removed from our mailing lists and handled in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- To receive appropriate acknowledgment, recognition, or publicity for each donation, if desired.
Our Commitment to Fundraising
At St. Michael's House Foundation, we commit to ensuring that:
- All donations will be used for the purpose for which they were intended. Should our priorities change, we will consult with the donor or their representative regarding alternative uses for restricted donations.
- Undesignated donations (those without specific purposes) will be applied to areas where they can have the greatest impact in advancing St. Michael's House Foundation's priorities.
- Donations will be acknowledged promptly, and we will ensure tax relief is maximised where applicable, with the permission of the donor.
Feedback
We welcome feedback and are committed to addressing any comments regarding our fundraising practices. If you would like to provide feedback or have a concern, please feel free to contact our team.
Email: info@smhfoundation.ie
Phone: (01) 8840200
Your support is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring that every interaction reflects our gratitude and respect for our donors.