Children S Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin the Wheel Governance Code Boot Camp

Children’s Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin The Wheel Governance Code Boot Camp

Application Process 2016

For any queries please contact Jennifer McCarthy

Overview

The Governance Code Boot Camp is an 18 month programme of peer-supports and resources to support Irish charities to transition to an era of greater transparency and more challenging regulation

CMRF Crumlin will provide facilities and supports for networking sessions, and share leadership and learning with the participating organisations
The Wheel will provide peer support for participating charities
Professional services companies provide expertise into the ‘buddy system’.
Practical support of information sessions, mentoring & motivational check-ins provided to those in the programme.
Core training workshops provided for 2 organisational delegates by The Wheelat a significantly reduced rate of €400.00 (per organisation)

At the end of the programme the organisations which have gone through the Boot Camp will be engaging in the highest standards of transparency to the public through:

Compliance with the Governance Code and Fundraising Principles
Using the Statement of Recommended Practice(SORP) for Charities audit standard
Confidently engaged with the Charities Regulatory Authority, The Lobbying Regulator, and all applicable regulatory frameworks.

The Governance Code Boot Camp: The Engagement

The Participating organisation commits their organisation to:

Achieving full compliance with the Governance Code and Fundraising Principles if applicable and becoming fully compliant within the 18 months

Engaging in a series of structured learning opportunities for their own board and staff through templates, learning materials, information, advice, training - all provided as part of the ‘Boot Camp’ programme

Commitment to a standard of transparency on their website and other public communication channels; including planning and review documents, published materials and audited accounts (based on the principles outlined in the Charity SORP).

Attending 4 two-hour Dublin-based peer and networking sessions over the 18 months co-ordinated by The Wheel and, delivered in partnership with Sector Supporters

Attending 1x The Wheel's newly launched Regulation, Resources & Recognition 2-day event;1 x Fund Development event;1 x Measuring Impact event; and 1 x Trustee training event co-ordinated and delivered by The Wheel

The Governance Code Boot Camp: The Invitation

CMRF Crumlin & The Wheel are now inviting applications from community and voluntary sector organisations in to apply for the Governance Code Boot Camp.

Completed application forms must be submitted to on or before Weds. 17rd August 2016

All applicants will be communicated with to inform them of the outcome of their application within 2 weeks of the closing date for completed applications.

Learning opportunity / AVAILABLE DATES
Start Up / Orientation
Establishing the Peer Network / 20thSeptember 2016
Regulation, Recognition, Resources
Incorporating: Compliance & Regulation; Governance & The Code; SORP; / 27th & 28th Sept., Drogheda
OR
30th Nov & 1st Dec., Dublin
Networking session 1 - Governance Code Check In / 27thOctober 2016
Financing Your Future
OR
Corporate Fundraising / 3rd November, Dublin
OR
13th October, Dublin
Measuring Impact / 17th November, Dublin
Networking session 2 - Governance Code Check In / 6thDecember 2016
Trustee Training / 7th December, Dublin
(evening)

2017 Learning Opportunities & Networking events will be scheduled in Autumn 2016.

CMRF Crumlin & The Wheel Governance Code Boot Camp

Application Form 2016

Contact Jennifer McCarthy Flynn at for more information.

SECTION A – ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS

A.1 Name of organisation ______

Address

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Telephone number ______e-mail address ______

Fax number ______Website ______

A.1.3 Name & Job title of the Governance Code Boot Camp delegates

1. ______

Telephone______Mobile ______E-mail ______

2. ______

Telephone______Mobile ______E-mail ______

A.1.2 Name & Job title of Governance Code Boot Camp contact person (if different from above)

______

Telephone______Mobile ______E-mail ______

A.1.4 Please describe what type of organisation yours is

Community GroupCo-operative

Voluntary OrganisationNetwork/Forum

Umbrella group/FederationOther (please specify) ______

A.1.5 Please advise as to the legal status of the organisation (Outline of the organisation’s governance e.g. Company Limited by Guarantee, Trust, Management Committee, etc.)

______

A.1.6 Does the organisation have:

Charity registration numberYesNo Number ______

Charitable tax exemption status (CHY) Yes No Number ______

A.1.7 Organisational Profile

No. of voluntary Board/management committee/Trustees / No. of Employees / No. of volunteers / Does the organisation have a CEO role (Manger, Director etc) / What is the annual income

SECTION B – SIGNATURE SHEET

Please read carefully:

Participating in CMRF Crumlin & The Wheel Governance Code Boot Camp requires a commitment from the organisation:

Our Organisation commits to achieving full compliance with the Governance Code and Fundraising Principles if applicable and becoming fully compliant within the 18 months form the programme commencement

Our Organisation commits to a standard of transparency on our website and other public communication channels; including planning and review documents, published materials and audited accounts (based on the principles outlined in the Charity SORP).

Our Organisation commits toactive participation in the Training & Networking events

Our Organisation accepts that CMRF Crumlin & The Wheel shall not be liable to the applicant or any other party in respect of any loss, damage or costs of any nature arising directly or indirectly from:

a) The application or the subject matter of the application:

b) The rejection for any reason of any application.

Our Organisation accepts that CMRF Crumlin & The Wheel shall not at any time in any circumstances be held responsible or liable in relation to any matter whatsoever arising in connection with participation in the programme

Name:

(Block Capitals)______

Title:______

Signature:______

On behalf of: (name of the

Applicant organisation)______

Date:______