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Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising

A set of resources, including toolkits, templates and a sample complaints procedure have been developed by the Implementation Group as a useful support for putting the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising into practice in your organisation. These resources will be explained at a series of Fundraising Principles Webinars, the next of which will take place in September. » Learn More

LATEST NEWS 

Fundraising Principles Webinar - September 2010

ICTR will present a series of free online educational seminars for the charity sector throughout 2010 that aim to highlight the contents of the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.  The first of these Webinars took place at 10am on June 16th.  The next webinar will take place in September (date to be confirmed).  If you would like to join future webinars and are not on our mailing list, please email ictr@ictr.ie. 

Give Charities a Helping Hand - Briefing for TDs and Senators  - May 12th 2010

ICTR presented a briefing session for TDs and Senators on the morning of May 12th on how positive tax measures can promote charitable donations and assist those in need.   We were delighted by the attendance and positive feedback we received on the day.

You can view or download ICTR's Charities Tax Campaign Leaflet here. (PFD format 319kb)

Vat Compensation back on public agenda - 15th January 2010

The issue of VAT paid by charities received very significant coverage on RTE's Liveline (Joe Duffy) show on Friday 15th January, with a number of charities and ICTR on air explaining the issue.  ICTR's proposals for VAT compensation were fully explained. 

There is now an opportunity for charities to continue to highlight this issue to government in the run-up to the Finance Bill and to build momentum towards achieving a compensation scheme.

RTE Six-One News Coverage - 20th November 2009

Did you see our recent news coverage?  RTE's Six-One news on Friday November 20th featured a report from ICTR highlighting the difficult circumstances charities now face and the necessity for government to support these essential services through tax and vat reform.  You can view the News Clip here.


Recent News Hightlights

Pre-Budget Submission

ICTR's Pre-Budget Submission was sent into the Minister of Finance and the party spokespersons on finance earlier this month.  The Submission is titled 'Incentivise Charities - Assist those in Need'.

View or download the Pre-Budget Submission here.  (PDF format 35k)

Research Report on Tax and Regulatory Policy to encourage Greater Philanthropy

In August 2008 ICTR joined forces with Philanthropy Ireland to commission Farrell Grant Sparks Consulting (FGS) to carry out research on tax and regulatory policy to encourage greater charitable and philanthropic giving in Ireland. The research team was led by Greg Sparks and the final report is now available.

View or download the Key Recommendations here.
View or download the Full Report here.

Commission on Taxation Report

The Commission on Taxation Report was published on Monday September 7th 2009.   It makes a number of recommendations in relation to Charities, taking on board most of the issues that ICTRG raised with them in both our detailed written submissions and oral presentation.   Click on the links below for more details.
Charities give a 'cautious welcome' to proposals - Irish Times report 08/09/09
Key Recommendations in relation to Charities. 
ICTRG's Press Release.
Charity Tax Relief Proposals - Sunday Tribune Report 13/09/09
Giving more to charity costs you nothing - Sunday Tribune Report  29/11/09

About us

Irish Charities Tax Reform Group is a leadership organization working on behalf of charities to enhance the conditions for a vibrant and independent charity sector in Ireland.    ICTRG promotes the implementation of policies to optimize the financial value of donations (by charity friendly tax reform) and underpin public and donor confidence in charities.

Our sister organisation ICTR has carried out research on VAT and Charities, tax relief on donations and, on how regulation of fundraising by means of Codes of Practice can work in Ireland.    ICTR has been closely involved at all stages of the development of the Charities Act 2009 and is now firmly focused on implementation issues.  Read or download ICTR's Briefing Note on the Charities Act 2009 (PDF format 19KB) here.

Our major achievements to date are:

  • The introduction of a comprehensive system of tax relief for all donations above €250, with no upper limit, to Eligible Charities in 2001 
  • The extension of income tax relief to gifts of publicly quoted shares to charities in 2006

We are now working to:

  • Remove the VAT burden on charities through the introduction of a VAT compensation scheme by government (see our vat campaign website www.vatcampaign.com)
  • Reduce the minimum donation eligible for tax relief to €100, with a view to removing a minimum altogether
  • To remove the new tax relief restrictions for high earners on donations to charities
  • Extend tax relief to other non-cash donations (such as property and gifts in kind)
  • Ensure that the implementation of the new Charities Act 2009 underpins public confidence in the sector, whilst accommodating the needs of charities