The Charities Regulator
FOI Requests — 354 requests
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Can you please send through Amnesty International Ireland's: Safeguarding Policy Bribery, corruption, and Money Laundering Policy Most recent risk management assessment
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1. Copies of all records held by the Charities Regulatory Authority regarding the now deregistered Cat Haven (AKA Our Cat and Kitten Foster Home, Our Cat and Kitten Rescue Home) in the period January 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2019.
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1. All records (including emails, reports and any other documents) held by the Charities Regulator relating to the deregistered charity Animal Heaven Animal Rescue. I am seeking records that were generated or received in the period January 1, 2017 to May 1, 2018.
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Under section 12 of the FOI Act I request a copy of all annual financial accounts and annual reports submitted by South East Animal Rescue (RCN:20082390) between the 01/01/2019 – 01/01/2022. In addition to this I request all correspondence between the South East Animal Rescue and the Charities Regulator regarding fundraising activities, cash donated, expenditures, outgoings, rent and go fund me activities.
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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2024, I wish to request the following documents: 1. All invoices, (paid) and receipts for the construction works for Lakeside house at Dublin zoo between Dublin Zoo and Conelly construction between 2021 and present. 2. All invoices, paid for works carried out at Lakeside House for electrical works with H Sheils from 2021 to present 3. All documentation regarding invoices paid to Mason Hayes and Curran solicitors regarding legal letters sent to any newspapers between 2022 and present. 4. A documentation ie receipts and or invoices relating to the expenditure on constructions works from Dublin zoo from the Save Dublin Appeal 5. All records relating to animals who died at Dublin zoo from 2019 to 2024 the animals include a sealion pup, Nico the sealion, Shay's the penguin's death, Kildare the zebra. Records requested include post mortem records, emails, notes 6. All records relating to Bosue the chimp and injuries to his hands from 2019 to 2024 that includes concerns, emails and notes between the CR and Dublin zoo 7. All records relating to Tundra the Amur Tiger and the procedure it underwent in 2021 that includes records and emails sent between the CR and Dubln zoo 8. All records in relation to concerns raised about inbreeding at Dublin zoo that includes responses from Dublin zoo on this issue from 2019 to 2024 9. All records relating to Harry the Gorilla and his death. That includes post mortem results, concerns raised about the animal's care and responses from Dublin zoo 10. All records regarding Ozone leaking at Dublin zoo and responses from Dublin zoo on the matter from 2019 to present 11. Records relation to concerns raised over the independence of a number of investigations regarding Dublin zoo from 2022 to 2024 13. All records that reference and ethics committee from 2019 to 2024.
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I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain comprehensive details regarding the charities Haven Hub for the period 01/01/2021–31/12/2024. 1. Regulatory Status - Confirmation of whether Haven Hub, Re-A-Suir, and Helping Hand are registered charities in Ireland. - If registered, their respective charity numbers and any records of compliance, including annual reporting, regulatory filings, or enforcement actions. - If unregistered, any records of correspondence between these organisations and the Charity Regulator regarding their status. 2. Financial Records - A breakdown of donations received by each organisation, including total amounts per year. - Documentation detailing how funds have been allocated and expended. - Records of any bank accounts associated with these charities and financial transactions related to public donations. - Copies of financial audits, annual accounts, or reports submitted to the relevant regulatory body. 3. Complaints or Investigations - Records of any formal complaints lodged against Haven Hub concerning financial mismanagement or operational concerns. - Details of any investigations undertaken into the financial or operational conduct of these charities. - Any findings, conclusions, or regulatory actions arising from such investigations. 4. Governance and Management Changes - Records of any changes in management or governance structures within Haven Hub during the period 2021–2024. - Documentation outlining reasons for leadership or governance changes, where applicable. 5. Involvement of Waterford City Councillors - A list of past and present Waterford City councillors who have been directly or indirectly involved with any of these organisations. - Records of any financial contributions, board memberships, or official endorsements by councillors in relation to Haven Hub.
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I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain comprehensive details regarding the charities Re-A-Suir for the period 01/01/2021–31/12/2024. 1. Regulatory Status - Confirmation of whether Re-A-Suir, are registered charities in Ireland. - If registered, their respective charity numbers and any records of compliance, including annual reporting, regulatory filings, or enforcement actions. - If unregistered, any records of correspondence between these organisations and the Charity Regulator regarding their status. 2. Financial Records - A breakdown of donations received by each organisation, including total amounts per year. - Documentation detailing how funds have been allocated and expended. - Records of any bank accounts associated with these charities and financial transactions related to public donations. - Copies of financial audits, annual accounts, or reports submitted to the relevant regulatory body. 3. Complaints or Investigations - Records of any formal complaints lodged against Re-A-Suir concerning financial mismanagement or operational concerns. - Details of any investigations undertaken into the financial or operational conduct of these charities. - Any findings, conclusions, or regulatory actions arising from such investigations. 4. Governance and Management Changes - Records of any changes in management or governance structures within Re-A-Suir during the period 2021–2024. - Documentation outlining reasons for leadership or governance changes, where applicable. 5. Involvement of Waterford City Councillors - A list of past and present Waterford City councillors who have been directly or indirectly involved with any of these organisations. - Records of any financial contributions, board memberships, or official endorsements by councillors in relation to Re-A-Suir.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act to obtain comprehensive details regarding the charities Helping Hand for the period 01/01/2021–31/12/2024. 1. Regulatory Status - Confirmation of whether Helping Hand are registered charities in Ireland. - If registered, their respective charity numbers and any records of compliance, including annual reporting, regulatory filings, or enforcement actions. - If unregistered, any records of correspondence between these organisations and the Charity Regulator regarding their status. 2. Financial Records - A breakdown of donations received by each organisation, including total amounts per year. - Documentation detailing how funds have been allocated and expended. - Records of any bank accounts associated with these charities and financial transactions related to public donations. - Copies of financial audits, annual accounts, or reports submitted to the relevant regulatory body. 3. Complaints or Investigations - Records of any formal complaints lodged against Helping Hand concerning financial mismanagement or operational concerns. - Details of any investigations undertaken into the financial or operational conduct of these charities. - Any findings, conclusions, or regulatory actions arising from such investigations. 4. Governance and Management Changes - Records of any changes in management or governance structures within Helping Hand during the period 2021–2024. - Documentation outlining reasons for leadership or governance changes, where applicable. 5. Involvement of Waterford City Councillors - A list of past and present Waterford City councillors who have been directly or indirectly involved with any of these organisations. - Records of any financial contributions, board memberships, or official endorsements by councillors in relation to Helping Hand.
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Copies of the Annual Report of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and The Countrywomen’s Trust CLG for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 to include all details of Governance Reporting and the Governance and Compliance Record Forms Submitted. Copies of all correspondence, held by the CRA relating to the Irish Countrywomen’s Association and The Countrywomen’s Trust from 1/1/2018 to 31/1/2023.To include documents in all formats ‐including all letters, notes of meetings, telephone calls, complaints and submissions, and any correspondence involving The Revenue Commissioner, The Companies Office and the Corporate Enforcement Agency.
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Copies of all correspondence in all formats between Muintir na Tire and the Charities Regulator (to include minutes, memos and meetings and phone calls atc.) for the period 27/04/2021 to 31/12/2021. Also to include copies of all correspondence with any other Government Department or Agency concerning Muintir na Tire in the same period.
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1) All correspondence between The Charities Regulator, Waterford City and County Council and the Waterford Area Partnership, regarding the Waterford Area Partnership, between July 1st 2020 and January 14th 2021 2) All correspondence between The Charities Regulator, Waterford City and County Council and the Waterford Area Partnership, regarding the Waterford Food Bank, between July 1st 2020 and January 14th 2021
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1) All records relating to the Waterford Food Bank and concerns/ investigation(s) relating to the Waterford Food Bank 2) All records relating to the Waterford Area Partnership and concerns /investigation(s) relating to the Waterford Area Partnership
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I would like all documentation from late 2019 and 2020 for the following charities under FOI; St Flannan's (Killaloe) Diocesan trust CHY 12066 Diocese of Flannan's and Parishes and Agencies and possibly St Flannans College 20146467 St Flannans College BOM CHY 22218 I am looking for a copy of this legal opinion primarily and believe that this might be filed under the diocesan trust.
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1) The number of concerns received by the regulator about charities in 2020 and details about the nature of these concerns where possible 2) The number of investigations into charities by the charities regulator in 2020 and where possible details about the nature of these investigations 3) The number of charities found by the regulator to be operating unlawfully in 2020
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1) All correspondence between The Charities Regulator, Waterford City and County Council and the Waterford Area Partnership, regarding the Waterford Area Partnership, between January 15th 2021 to 04 February 2021
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Date of Approval by Charity Regulator for Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre (VHCCI), Ireland CLG (Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20149666) amended constitution filed on 11th November 2020 with Companies Registration Office (Submission Number 14716371).
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Provide all information, including documents, letters, emails and details on representations made on how, why, and under whose authority Teagasc uses a Charity structure entitled Teagasc Head Office Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20022754?
- Granted in fullReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
A scanned copy of the trust deeds and governing documents for The Prison Gate Mission and Bethany Home.
- Granted in fullReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
• A copy of your social media policy • Documents/information pertaining to disciplinary proceedings against employees for breaching rules on social networking sites • A log of all data breaches committed in 2020
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a) If the Charitable Entity with name “Bhartiya Sanskritik Kendra Trust” is registered under the charity Register b) Date from which the charity regulator enforces the registration of charity.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
A list/database/or spreadsheet of all purchase orders of over €20,000 for the period 2018, 2019, 2020, and Q1 2021 if available.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Access to copies of the following records which relate to investigations conducted by the Charities Regulatory Authority between January 01, 2017 and April 13, 2021 -The charity/group involved in each investigation by the authority -The reason/complaint related to each investigation by the authority -The outcome of each investigation by the authority
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Correspondence between the ISPCA, including the board of the ISPCA, and the Charities Regulator, between 1st March and 14th April 2021.
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Any information or correspondence sent by the Board of Management of St Molua's National School in Ardagh Co Limerick or other individual parties to the Charities Regulator in relation to ADRSC, leases held by ADRSC, projects completed by ADRSC or proposed projects between February 2021- April 2021.
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Copies of all correspondence in all formats between Muintir Na Tire and the Charities Regulator (to include minutes, memos of meetings and phone calls etc.) for the period of 01/01/2016 – 29/04/2021. Also to include copies of all correspondence with any other Government Department or Agency concerning Muintir na Tire in the same period.
- Answered outside of FOIReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Access the financial records for Care of the aged Waterford. I would like to see the income and expenditure of the charity
- RefusedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
All payments for legal services made to James Geoghegan (Barrister) for the period 1 November 2013 to 8 June 2021
- GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Please advise what technologies (including version) you use for: • Human Resources; • Payroll; • Learning and Development; • Finance; • Procurement; and • Call Centre. Additionally Please advise if any of the following services are outsourced to third parties, and if so, when does the contract end?
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Records that the Regulator accepted as evidence to prove that the Irish Heart Disease Awareness has never owned the website or otherwise provided no financial support of The Fat Emperor Limited.
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Copies of any internal audits completed between January 2021 to present
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A copy of the bequest of Richard Touhill Reid whose will provided money for several schemes applicable in the national school system and also for schemes in Trinity College Dublin.
- Granted in fullReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
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- Answered outside of FOIReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Can you please advise the total number of charities registered in Ireland
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Returns pertaining to Roscrea Heritage Centre Ltd 01/01/1992 - 15/07/2020
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
All and any correspondence between St Cormac's Society (20204710) and the Charities Regulator including but not limited to Letters \ Emails, Forms of any kind submitted, required returns, accounts, reports submitted \ filed including application for charitable status between 01/01/2018 – 20/07/2021 All and any internal correspondence relating to St Cormac's Society (20204710) including but not limited to all Letters \ emails \ memos, Case Officer Assessment of Application for Charitable Status including recommendation and details of Chief Executive decision.
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The document relied on by Mr. Eamon O’Halloran (Head of Registration and Projects) on 21st November 2019 in the Committee of Public Accounts for the audit requirement if the charities turnover is more than €100,000 .
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Copies of any correspondence between the Board and Director of Hesed House, Inchicore, and the Charities Regulator, between 01/01/ 2021 to 01/07/2021
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A concern was reported to the Charities Regulator regarding Mount Cara CLG (Charities Registered Number: 20021917) during 2021, I am requesting: • A copy of the original concern. • Any internal correspondence regarding the concern. • Details of what person / body made the concern.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
all correspondence, notes and records and investigational records in relation to the Saoirse Foundation CLG CHY 19226 in an original format from 01/01/2012 - 27/08/2021
- RefusedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
the annual reports that Conradh na Gaeilge has submitted for the following years: 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
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A copy of the Charities Regulator report and confirmation that the Charities Regulator conducted a financial audit of the company accounts Workstart West Cork Ltd T/A Employability West Cork (EWC); and Any records confirming the identity and contact details of each of the directors and establishing that they were in fact representing other organisations in their role as director of Workstart West Cork Ltd T/A Employability West Cork (EWC).
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Copies of any correspondence between the Charities Regulator and Pieta House, including any documents/attachments shared, or minutes of any meetings between both parties, between September 2020 to September 2021
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Any further communications from the charity regulator after 26th October 2020 to the VHCCI on issue of membership and membership guidelines as it affects me personally. Any further communications from the charity regulator after 26th October 2020 to the VHCCI on issue of audited accounts
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —The Charities Regulator
Any records relating to the sale(s) of property by Ireland Outreach in Dalkey, Co. Dublin between the dates of 01/01/2015 and 17/11/2021.
- Received —Decided —The Charities Regulator
access to the records of the Charities Regulator which indicate or which may serve to indicate: i. An agreement to effect the non-reporting under section 52 of the Charities Act 2009 of the activities of
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Conradh na Gaeilge (registered charity number 20003869). ii. An agreement to effect the non-submission by the trustees of Conradh na Gaeilge of the documents specified in section 52(4) of the Charities Act 2009. iii. Incitement of the trustees of Conradh na Gaeilge to commit an offence under section 52 of the Charities Act 2009. iv. Encouragement of or assistance to the trustees of Conradh na Gaeilge to commit an offence under section 52 of the Charities Act 2009
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All correspondence/reports/audits/complaints/minutes etc between the Charities Regulator and the Charity TENI Ireland (https://www.teni.ie/) since the year 01/01/2018 – 09/11/2021.