Charity Governance Code Compliance Pack

A Charity Governance Code compliance pack in Ireland gives charity boards the documents and structure to demonstrate good governance. All registered charities must comply with the Charities Regulator’s Charities Governance Code and report on compliance. The pack includes a compliance checklist mapped to the Code’s principles, template policies, and guidance on the compliance record and annual reporting.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Governance compliance checklist mapped to the Code’s principles
• Template policies, such as conflicts of interest and trustee roles
• Guidance on the compliance record and annual reporting
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Charity trustees
• Charity managers preparing annual reports
• New charities setting up governance
• Boards reviewing their policies

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then prepare the checklist and policies for your charity.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Charity Governance Code pack cost?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Must all charities follow the Governance Code?

Registered charities must comply with the Code and report on compliance to the Charities Regulator.

What is a compliance record?

It is a record showing how the charity meets the Code’s standards, kept for the Regulator.

For more on charities and non-profits, see our Charity & Non-Profit in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.