As a charity seeking donations from the public, we, Mustard Seed Communities Ireland aim to comply with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.

• We are committed to complying with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and have formally discussed and adopted the Guidelines at a meeting of the governing body.
• We confirm our commitment to the principles set out in the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public by a statement to that effect in our annual report.
• We have a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
• We regularly monitor compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.
• We consider the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public when planning all fundraising activity.
• We have a policy on working with third party fundraisers (if applicable).
• Mustard Seed Ireland provides honest, open, accountable and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
• We have appointed a member of the governing body and/or a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public.
• We ensure that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public; and its implementation.
• Mustard Seed Ireland has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the CEO and governing body. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
• We prepare financial reports that are consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 and the Charities Regulator which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.
• Mustard Seed Ireland ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
• Mustard Seed Ireland is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.