# Charities

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# crunching the numbers

Counting the cost: Does the Irish Cancer Society's hardship cut add up?

How does the Irish Cancer Society spend its money, and do its explanations make sense?

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Jan 13th 2016, 11:58 PM

# ALTRUISM

Michael Jordan donates 'millions' to 23 children's charities

“I care deeply about the city of Chicago and have such incredible memories from my years there.”

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Dec 15th 2015, 11:25 PM

# heartless

Take care - scam artists are going door to door pretending to collect for Pieta House

A spokesperson for the charity has urged people to be vigilant.

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Aug 10th 2015, 10:16 AM

# Fundraising

Nonprofits are showing their books to reassure donors

A new report found that the sector employs over 100,000 people.

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Dec 8th 2014, 5:43 PM

# redundancies

Jobs at risk as Rehab cuts back on fundraising and lotteries activities

As many as 40 jobs could be affected.

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Nov 29th 2014, 12:01 PM

# Mo Money

The man behind Movember on why not-for-profit is a 'bullsh*t term'

And how a four-man operation used fun – rather than fear tactics – to become a global fundraising juggernaut.

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Nov 5th 2014, 12:39 PM

# Top Job

Meet Rehab's new CEO (and have a look at her salary)

Mo Flynn will take on the position vacated by Angela Kerins.

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Oct 30th 2014, 4:20 PM

# who gets what

What kills us, where we donate, and what the government funds

You might find the results surprising…

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Sep 7th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Make a wish

'Drop in donations means we can't grant as many kids' wishes'

The Make-a-Wish Charity granted 210 wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses last year… but the charities scandals are having an impact on funds.

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Aug 26th 2014, 11:40 AM

# Robin Williams

Good Will Hunting is on in 22 cinemas tonight with cash going to suicide charities

Almost €20,000 has been raised for Pieta House so far.

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Aug 26th 2014, 7:45 AM

# public confidence

'We'll establish who’s bogus and who’s not': Charity Regulator Chair promises reform

The body was set up in the wake of the controversies that surrounded the CRC and Rehab.

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Jun 18th 2014, 4:31 PM

# Committee wars

'Totally unacceptable': Concern that PAC has monopoly on probe into spending of €3.25bn

The Oireachtas Health Committee is seeking to change the rules that currently prevent any other Oireachtas committee from investigating matters that are already being probed by the powerful Public Accounts Committee.

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Jun 6th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Funding

Childline is at "breaking point" as donations continue to plummet

Some volunteers say they have been abused when fundraising by members of the public.

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May 27th 2014, 10:39 AM

# second hand

Sales aren't a problem for charity shops... it's a lack of donations

Oxfam has recorded an increase in sales this year. However, many are struggling to get stock in the door.

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May 25th 2014, 9:15 AM

# Charities

Fall in donations hits Bóthar as 7 out of 19 staff made redundant

The founder of the charity described the situation as “regrettable”.

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May 20th 2014, 3:58 PM

# struggling

Rehab and CRC scandals still driving down donations for 61% of charities

More than half of charities surveyed last month said their overall income has fallen in the last year though demand for their services is still rising.

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May 15th 2014, 8:59 AM

# Charities

Newly appointed CRC board will receive no remuneration

The Central Remedial Clinic’s board were independently appointed based on their competences.

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May 8th 2014, 1:07 PM

# Appointments

The charities regulator was meant to be set up by Easter...

Minister Shatter had a set a deadline of this weekend, but instead will look to appoint the board “in the near future”.

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Apr 19th 2014, 1:41 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 It’s Tuesday – and here’s everything you need to know before 9am.

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Apr 15th 2014, 8:18 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Apr 14th 2014, 4:51 PM

# charity pay

Over 100 Section 38 charities should have allowances stopped - HSE

The recommendations come after a HSE review of Section 38 pay agreement.

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Apr 14th 2014, 1:27 PM

# Charity

Amnesty vote NOT to cut director's €100k salary to the average industrial wage

The motion at the organisation’s annual conference this weekend was unanimously defeated.

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Apr 12th 2014, 6:55 PM

# State Visit

Taoiseach wants Flannery and Kerins at PAC - but won't say if they should be compelled

It is still not yet clear if the pair will turn up to the committee hearing tomorrow morning.

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Apr 9th 2014, 11:13 AM

# Donations

Almost 400,000 fewer people gave to charity over Christmas

However, donations are up, with people giving larger amounts.

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Apr 7th 2014, 11:24 AM

# gone

Angela Kerins quits her role as Rehab CEO

Kerins says that she is leaving because of “the toll that public controversy has taken on the Rehab Group and my own family”.

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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:02 AM

# waste not want not

One million tonnes of food is wasted in Ireland every year

FoodCloud is calling on Irish people to reduce food waste.

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Mar 23rd 2014, 10:15 AM

Voices

Damien Kiberd: The real reason why Frank Flannery's head was served up on a plate

‘Spin doctors? But who the hell is sick?’ To paraphrase the TV drama Borgen, Frank Flannery’s dismissal uncovers some uncomfortable truths about ‘access all areas’ PR in politics.

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Mar 16th 2014, 8:30 AM

# wary

The Rehab/CRC effect? 9 in 10 donors less trusting of charities

Online survey conducted over last month shows direct impact of recent high-profile charities scandals.

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Mar 14th 2014, 6:15 AM

# go go go

Fine Gael adviser told to answer questions on payments from Rehab

Minister of State Paschal Donohoe says both he and the Taoiseach agree that Frank Flannery should face the Public Accounts Committee.

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Mar 8th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Public Pay Policies

'Steady progress' has been made in ensuring Section 38 pay compliance

A letter from Minister James Reilly has detailed how ten organisations have confirmed their compliance.

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Mar 4th 2014, 6:25 PM

# Reform

Chief Executive appointed to new Charities Regulatory Authority

Minister Alan Shatter said the Charities Act gives the framework needed to increase transparency and accountability across the charities sector.

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Mar 1st 2014, 5:02 PM

# Salary

Rehab’s Angela Kerins is paid €240,000 a year

Kerins’ package includes a six per cent define contribution payment.

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Feb 17th 2014, 10:20 PM

# Fees

Charity regulator to cost €960,000 until it becomes self-financing

Each of the 8,200 charities under its remit will then contribute to its administration.

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Feb 16th 2014, 7:30 AM

# top-ups

James Reilly: Rehab not subject to public pay policy

The board of the Rehab Group is due to meet next Monday to discuss whether to disclose the salary of CEO Angela Kerins. Separately, Rehab executives will appear before the PAC within two weeks.

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Feb 13th 2014, 11:45 AM