The National Association for the Deaf, trading as Chime (‘Chime’), was incorporated in 1964. Chime is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital, has established charitable status (CHY 5633) and is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority (Charity Registration Number 20008772).

Chime is governed by a Constitution, which was last amended in 2018.

In accordance with best practice for charitable and not-for-profit entities, the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) FRS102 has been adopted for the governance of Chime.

Chime has policies and procedures in place that adhere to the requirements of the Charities Regulator’s Charities Governance Code and complies with this Code on an ongoing basis.

Chime has also adopted the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and the Internal Financial Controls Guidelines for Charities, issued by the Charities Regulator, and is committed to being accountable and transparent so that donors, prospective donors and fundraisers can have full confidence in Chime.

Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising

The Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising is a guide to best practice developed by a steering group established in response to the Charities Act 2009. Chime is fully committed to achieving the standards contained within the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising. We commit to doing this by:

• maintaining good fundraising practice;
• providing high levels of accountability and transparency to our donors and prospective donors from the public;
• and providing clarity and assurances to you about how we spend your money.

Statement of Compliance

Chime is committed to complying with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and has formally discussed and adopted the Statement at a meeting of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, Chime:

• confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising by a statement to that effect in its annual report; 
• adheres to a Donor Charter that is consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising;
• regularly monitors compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising, with compliance reports received regularly by the Board of Directors;
• considers the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity;
• adheres to a policy on working with third party fundraisers;
• provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public;
• has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising’
• and ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation.

The fundraising department has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately. The department prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009, which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources. It ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements and is accessible to the public via telephone, email and our website.

Visit: Chime, 35 North Frederick Street, Dublin 1, D01 W592
Call: (01) 817 5700
Text: 087 922 1046
Email: info@chime.ie