Governance and annual reports
Down Syndrome Ireland is committed to establishing and maintaining the highest standards of Governance. We believe that it is essential to set and demonstrate high levels of transparency and accountability to all our stakeholders, supporters and funders.
We have worked on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families since 1971. We have built up and maintained a high level of public trust that we value and do not take for granted.
Down Syndrome Ireland works with more than 3,500 people with Down syndrome and their families each year. We are an organisation with an annual expenditure of €4,145 million (2021).
As well as a national office, we are made up of 25 local branches which provide a wide range of vital services including education, support and research that enhance the lives of thousands of children and adults with Down syndrome. Our branch network is primarily run on a voluntary basis by our members and offer a range of activities, outings, services and supports throughout the country.
Funding and Finances
With only 19% of our income received through State funding, we are very heavily reliant on fundraising activities and the generosity of the general public to continue providing our essential services and supports.
Down Syndrome Ireland publishes its financial accounts annually. They are prepared in accordance with the most up to date accounting standards, FRS 102 (2015) and with UK and Irish GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) (2014).
We also comply with the requirements set down by the Charities Regulatory Authority, the Governance Code of Good Practice for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations and the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising created by the organisation Irish Charities Tax Reform, ICTR.
Board
The Board of Directors has appointed Hayden Brown, 34 Grafton Street, Dublin, D02 XY06 as auditors of Down Syndrome Ireland.
Down Syndrome Ireland’s Board Members and the Chairman of the Board are volunteer members of the organisation and receive no remuneration. They donate freely of their time, skills and experience.
Everyone in Down Syndrome Ireland is 100% committed and passionate about the work they do on behalf of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Annual Reports and Financial Accounts
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s 2022-2025 Strategy:
Working Together for a Brighter Future
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Annual report for 2022:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Annual report for 2021:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2021:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2021:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Annual report for 2020:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2020:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2019:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2018:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2017:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2016:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2015:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2014:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2013:
Please click here to read Down Syndrome Ireland’s Financial Accounts for 2012:
