The Charities Regulator has published guidance on Being a Charity Trustee. This guidance is essential reading for all charity trustees.
The guidance resource for charity trustees in Ireland outlines their roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations. Charity trustees play a vital role in managing charities in Ireland, ensuring they operate effectively and meet legal obligations. As a charity trustee, your responsibility lies in managing a charity efficiently while also abiding by obligations listed under the Charities Act 2009 and observing good governance practices as detailed under the Charities Governance Code.
The Charities Regulator have an extensive list of resources available on their website for charity trustees regarding their role and responsibilities.
Being a Charity Trustee
The Charities Regulator has published guidance on being a charity trustee which includes the principle duties and legal obligations of charity trustees; reiterates the need for a board evaluation of existing charity trustees; and includes guidance on the establishment of board committees.