Safetynet produces an annual report, an annual external financial audit is conducted, and annual returns are made to the Charity Regulator Authority, demonstrating our compliance with core and additional standards of the Governance Code.  These publicly accessible documents represent a real opportunity to demonstrate transparency and trust, showing how we are governed, what we are doing and how we spend our funding. In 2025, we launched our Strategic Plan, 2025-2028, which clearly lays out what we plan to do for the next three years, who is involved and how our activities align with our charitable purpose. 

We believe good governance matters not only because it supports legal compliance, but also because it has a strong bearing on Safetynets’ effectiveness in achieving its mission. Good governance in nonprofit organisations is at the heart of what makes nonprofit organisations successful and trustworthy. 

If you have any questions about our governance and can't find them on our website, give us a call or send an email – we will be happy to answer your questions. 

Triple Lock Standard

Safetynet has been awarded “Triple Lock Status” by the Charities Institute Ireland, of which we are members. This means: 

The Triple Lock Standard is awarded annually to charities that demonstrate the highest standards of transparency, governance, and ethical fundraising. It ensures the public, donors, and beneficiaries can trust that these organisations operate with professionalism, integrity, and openness. It signals to donors and supporters that a charity is professionally run, financially accountable, and committed to delivering meaningful impact. By supporting a Triple Lock charity, you can be confident your contribution is making a real difference.

For the Triple Lock Standard, you must be a member of Charities Institute Ireland and meet the following standards

• Transparent Reporting: Charities meeting the Triple Lock standard prepare and publish annual reports and financial statements in full compliance with the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice under FRS102), or the most appropriate version pertinent to the Charity’s operations (e.g. Approved Housing Bodies) on their websites for public access.

• Good Governance: Triple Lock charities adopt the Charities Governance Code, meeting all core principles and additional standards (if applicable) to ensure strong, accountable leadership.

• Ethical Fundraising: Triple Lock charities commit to follow the Charities Regulator’s Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public to ensure donations are raised and used responsibly and ethically.
  

Board Membership 

Safetynets board comprises a maximum of nine members, whose operation is guided by the Constitution, including maximum terms, annual rotation and conflict of interest. Members are recruited based on identified need, driven by an annual board skills audit and board-level planning. All recruitment is open and transparent, using the Board match platform; applications are managed by a subcommittee of three existing members, including the Chairperson. Training for members is provided as required. 

The board operates five subcommittees, which can co-opt non-board members to bring specialist knowledge or expertise. These co-options are bound by the specific Terms of Reference of each subcommittee.

Secretarial services are provided to the board by L&P, which is part of Cantor Fitzgerald https://cantorfitzgerald.ie/charities/