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Report of Consultative Panel on Charitable Fundraising

June 20, 2017

Charities in Ireland have a long and honourable history, supporting a vast array of charitable causes both here and throughout the world. Charities frequently fill gaps which central government cannot or does not and they also play a crucial role in enabling positive change to happen in society. The importance of fundraising by charities cannot therefore be overstated: it fulfils the function of providing much-needed funds and it is the meeting point between the public and the charity concerned. It is crucial that there is trust in the fundraising process as the public becomes attentive, in a positive way, to the funding needs and outlook of the charity it is asked to support. Charities are entitled to seek the support of the public in their worthy endeavours; it is how the “ask” is approached and undertaken which concerns us here.

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Report of Consultative Panel on Charitable Fundraising