Christmas is a really important time of the year for charities when it comes to fundraising. Research from the Charities Regulator highlights that the public expect all proceeds from events billed as charity fundraisers go to charities. The Charities Regulator is encouraging people to check the national register of charities before they donate to make sure they are giving to a registered charity. A full list of Ireland’s registered charities is available at checkacharity.ie.
With over 11,500 registered charities, Irish people interact with charities, often on a daily basis, far more than they may realise. But only organisations that are registered can be legally described as, or use the word charity.
The Register of Charities on the regulator’s website contains a record of every charity with information about their finances and activities, showcasing the work of individual charities and their contribution to society. This helps people to make an informed decision about organisations they may wish to support.