Public Compliance Statement

• Breast Cancer Ireland (BCI) is committed to complying with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and has formally discussed and adopted the Statement at a meeting of Council.
• BCI 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.
• BCI has a Donor Charter that is consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
• BCI regularly monitors compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and compliance reports are received regularly
• BCI considers the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity.
• BCI has a policy re working with third party fundraisers (if applicable).
• BCI provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
• BCI has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
• BCI ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation.
• BCI 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 Director & CEO. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
• BCI prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009.
• BCI ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.