The Irish Red Cross is a registered charity in Ireland. As a registered Irish charity, we are listed on the Charities Regulatory Authority’s Register of Charities (Registered Charity Number: 20005184).
The Irish Red Cross is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and subscribes to a number of codes in this regard, including:
- The Charities Governance Code
- The Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public
- The Dochas Guide to Ethical Communications
Governance Documents:
- Irish Red Cross Constitution
- Operating Rules
- Every year, our finances are independently audited and are published in our Annual Reports which are available here.
How we are governed
The Irish Red Cross is governed by the Board of Directors which operates through the delegated authority of the Society‘s General Assembly. Its role is to direct and supervise the affairs of the Society on a day-to-day basis, to ensure it delivers on its goals and objectives, and to uphold the values and principles of the Red Cross Movement in every aspect of its activities.
The Irish Red Cross Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers elected by members of the General Assembly, the Irish Red Cross’ highest governing body including government independent nominees. In turn, the members of the Irish Red Cross General Assembly are elected by the deliberative membership of the Society as representatives of their area.
Our Vision and Mission
The vision of the Irish Red Cross is to be the leading humanitarian organisation in a world where people’s essential humanitarian needs are provided for. Our mission is to provide humanitarian assistance, at home and abroad, to those most in need and inspire policy and attitudinal change.
The strategy of the organisation is set out in the Irish Red Cross Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
The International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
As a National Society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross. They are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.