Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 2

Support Score: 3

Spending falling: -1
but now stabilising: +1
Fundraising costs high: -5

12+ Trustees: -1
Good trustee age range: +3

Gov Income
Grant maker support: +3

Overall GiG Score: 0

THE IRELAND FUND OF GREAT BRITAIN

The IFGB is part of a global network that supports communities in Ireland and across the Irish diaspora. We do this by maintaining an unparalleled understanding of the charitable organisations that support Irish communities,ensuring philanthropic efforts and resources are used to greatest effect and impact,supporting a global network of likeminded friends striving to realise a shared vision.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received Government grants
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

There are 14 trustees whereas the Charities Commission recommends a maximum of 12

Financial issues to consider:

Spending has fallen significantly over the last 5 years relative to the previous period but has stabilised more recently
Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£723	£793	£-70	£261	£276	£262	4	3	0
31/03/22		£724	£595	£128	£146	£345	£344	6.9	2	0
31/03/21		£599	£654	£-55	£126	£217	£218	4	2	0
31/03/20		£784	£720	£64	£248	£272	£258	4.3	1	0
31/03/19	*	£1,168	£1,369	£-201	£271	£208	£198	1.7	1	10
31/03/18	*	£833	£858	£-25	£198	£409	£274	3.8	0	0
31/03/17	*	£842	£809	£33	£265	£434	£294	4.4	0	0
31/03/16	*	£678	£628	£50	£313	£402	£251	4.8	1	0
31/03/15		£438	£621	£-184	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/14		£390	£535	£-145	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/13		£630	£692	£-62	£288	£680	£609	10.6	4	0
31/03/12?		£1,301	£559	£742	£315	£742	£680	14.6	4	0
30/06/11?		£303	£267	£35	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/10		£1,169	£1,223	£-54	£302	£613	£583	5.7	5	0
31/12/09		£862	£661	£201	£248	£667	£521	9.5	4	0
31/12/08	*	£1,355	£1,452	£-97	£359	£466	£414	3.4	4	0
31/12/07	*	£643	£976	£-333	£408	£643	£476	5.8	4	0
31/12/06	*	£880	£702	£178	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/05		£637	£652	£-15	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/12/04		£1,068	£1,030	£37	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 57.9%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 32.9%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 13%
Highest pay band: £80,000-£90,000
Liabilities/Assets: 43%
Liabilities/Income: 29%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 95%
Reserves/Spending: 4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 4 months
Quick Ratio: 1.9

Asset Split ?

Established: 36 years

http://www.theirelandfunds.org/great-britain

ifgb@irelandfunds.org

07597665646

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Accommodation/Housing
Amateur Sport
Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
Disability
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Environment/Conservation/Heritage
General Charitable Purposes
Other Charitable Purposes
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

GiG Classification

Social & legal advocacy

How it operates

Makes Grants to Organisations
Other charitable activities
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, United States,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

3 employees

Who's supporting them? ?

We have no records of donations from grant makers.

How is it governed?

Trustees (14)

Current Trustees appointed

Age Range of Trustees: 40-63

EMER FINNAN Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Accountant

BRIDGET WALSH (Chair) Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Accountant

EOIN BASTIBLE Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Managing Director

RUAIRI CONNEELY Appointed: 2011, Occupation: Company Director

SUSAN ANNE O'BRIEN Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Chair Person

CONOR HILLERY Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Investment Banker

DECLAN TIERNAN Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Company Director

GARRETT HAYES Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Lawyer

JOHN FEENEY Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Banker

RORY GODSON Appointed: 2013, Occupation: Company Director

RACHEL NAUGHTON Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Banker

ZACH WEBB Appointed: 2011, Occupation: Investment Banker

EMILY PATRICIA BOHILL Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Managing Partner, Other trusteeship: THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS,

SUSAN WHELAN Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Chief Executive, Other trusteeships: LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB TRUST LIMITED, VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRABHA FOUNDATION LIMITED,

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 01/08/1988, number: 327889
Registered at Companies House on 26/04/2011, number: 07614886

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Filing Record

20 returns made; AR19: 33 days late, AR18: 26 days late, AR17: 8 days late, AR16: 2 days late, AR08: 98 days late, AR07: 48 days late, AR06: 36 days late,

Main office

The Green House
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
LONDON
E2 9DA

Objectives

THE RELIEVE OF POVERTY, DISTREES AND SUFFERING AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONG THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND AND THE PEOPLE OF IRISH DESCENT IN ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE WORLD.

Defined Area of Benefit:

WORLDWIDE

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