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Compliance - Governance
The Governance Code - Principles of Good Governance
We, the Board of Directors of Mercy International, confirm that our organisation is committed to the standards outlined in these principles. We commit to reviewing our organisational practice against the recommended actions for each principle each year.
Safeguarding
Mercy International Association (MIA) recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being.
MIA fosters an environment characterised by truth, trust and transparency, a culture in which people experience safety. We will work in partnership with parents and guardians (where appropriate) to achieve safety and well-being for all who interact with MIA. We recognise each person as a gift from God. We value and encourage the participation of children and vulnerable adults in all activities that enhances their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
Click here for the contact information for our Designated Liaison Person and for our suite of safeguarding policies and documents.
Annual Report 2023
Download the MIA Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2023.
Annual Report 2022
Download the MIA Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2022.
Annual Report 2021
MIA Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements, 31 December 2021
Annual Report 2021
'Continuing the work of Catherine McAuley in ways which are creative and appropriate to the needs of the world for the time being.'
Compliance - Fundraising
Mercy International Association Statement of Compliance with Guiding Principles for Fundraising
Mercy International Association is fully committed to achieving the standards contained within the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
The Statement exists to:
- Improve fundraising practice
- Promote high levels of accountability and transparency by organisations fundraising from the public
- Provide clarity and assurances to donors and prospective donors about the organisations they support.
The Directors of Mercy International Association have considered the Statement and believe we meet the standards it sets out.
Mercy International Association’s report on our fundraising activities is available in our most recent Annual Report.
In accordance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising, Mercy International Association:
- 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 governing body.
- 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
- 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 member of the governing body and/or 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.
- 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 governing body. 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 through a number of readily available contact options.
We welcome your feedback on our performance via any of the contact points provided (see below).
Sr Patricia O'Donovan rsm
CEO
Mercy International Association
64A Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2
DOH E21, Ireland
Telephone 00(353)1 661 8061
Email: ceo@mercyinternational.ie
Certificate Number: 194263CHY
Number: CHY 10078
Charity Registered Number: 20025472