The commitment required from charity Boards up and down the country is substantial and it is correct that the expertise, time and effort they voluntarily contribute for the public benefit is recognised. 

Working with only a small team of employees, this year’s winning Board has supported the delivery of innovative projects and programmes that make a significant difference to the lives the charity’s beneficiaries and to the betterment of Irish society, making it more diverse and inclusive.

In addition to supporting the activities and services of their charity, this Board has adopted ‘Sharing the Learning’, a new three-year strategic plan; it has provided oversight for operating to Cii’s Triple Lock standards of transparent reporting, good fundraising and governance; and fostered a culture of diversity and inclusion that informs decisions throughout the