Research and Publications

White Paper on a Framework for Supporting Voluntary Activity and for Developing the Relationship between the State and the Community and Voluntary sector – Published in 2000

Published by the Irish Government in 2000. The White Paper sets out a rationale for developing the relationship between the State & the Community &

Your Guide to the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations – Published March 2012

This guide provides a good overview of the purpose, layout and content of the Governance Code. It acts as a support mechanism for Community, Voluntary

Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising in Ireland – Published May 2008

The Statement was drawn up in the context of the publication of the Charities Bill 2007 (now Charities Act 2009). It sets out Guiding Principles

Tipping the Balance – Published October 2002

Published by the National Committee on Volunteering in October 2002. The report contains the findings and reflections of commissioned research and a public consultation process