Governance

At CRITICAL, governance is at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe that strong and effective governance is essential for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of resources. Our dedicated board through our executive team bring together a diverse range of expertise and experience to provide strategic direction and oversight. We have established robust governance policies and procedures that guide our decision-making processes, ensuring that we operate ethically and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. 

Annual Reports

Click here to download our annual reports

Donor Charter

We, CRITICAL aim to comply with the Charity Regulator’s Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public

Privacy Policy

How CRITICAL's website collects, uses, and manages the personal data of donors

Feedback & Complaints

We, CRITICAL aim to ensure that there is an effective and comprehensive system in place for you to provide us with feedback.

Charities Institute Ireland Triple Lock Logo showing CRITICAL as a Triple Lock Member for 2024 'Promoting Trust'

Triple Lock Status

CRITICAL have once again in 2024 been awarded with the Triple Lock Governance Award by Charities Institute Ireland.

Triple Lock status is awarded to charities that uphold the highest standards in transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and strong governance structures. This recognition is the gold standard for Irish charities to offer assurances to donors, members and the general public.

To achieve the Triple Lock, we:

  • Maintain compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
  • Prepare our annual financial statements in compliance with the Charity SORP accounting standard.
  • Signed up to the detailed requirements of the Governance Code, a code of practice for Good Governance of Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations in Ireland.
 

We are committed to keeping our compliance under ongoing review.

Irish Community Rapid Response, trading as CRITICAL, is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority

We comply with the requirements and guidelines as set out by the Charities Regulatory Authority

Our Registered Charity No (RCN) is 20070762

Irish Community Rapid Response t/a CRITICAL, is a company limited by guarantee, registered in the Republic of Ireland

Companies Registration Office (CRO) 459255.