Our Governance
Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is committed to the highest level of governance in our work to support the LGBTQ+ community. The trust of our funders, our supporters, and our donors is important to us and we work hard to demonstrate our transparency and good governance.
Triple Lock Standard
We take our obligations to transparency and good governance seriously. Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre has obtained the Triple Lock Standard for good governance and reporting standards, which encompasses:
Ethical Fundraising – Our board has formally adopted the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Our staff, volunteers, and anyone else fundraising on your behalf are fully trained on the requirements and we have implemented controls to ensure that all our fundraising practices are entirely in line with the guidelines. We review and report annually on our compliance.
Transparent Annual and Financial Reporting – We prepare a trustee’s annual report and financial statements in full compliance with the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice under FRS102) and publish them on our website (see below).
Good Governance – Our board has formally adopted the ‘Charities Governance Code’ issued by the Charities Regulator. This means we comply with the six principles of governance and have reached both the core and additional standards expected.
Annual Financial Statements
Our Structure
Outhouse Limited is a company limited by guarantee and not having share capital registered in Dublin, Ireland #255357, with its registered office at 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290, Ireland. Outhouse Limited is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority (Ireland) #20033293 and the Revenue Commissioners CHY11815.
Lobbying
Per the Lobbying Act 2015 requirements, Outhouse CLG has registered as a lobbyist with the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPOC). You can view Outhouse’s latest returns to the register of lobbying online here.
The Board of Trustees
The role of the voluntary Board is one of governance and strategic planning. The Board does not get involved in the organisation’s day-to-day operations delegated to the CEO. The Board ensures that the organisation has a clear vision, mission, and strategy and ensures that the organisation is well managed. The Outhouse Board abides by a Code of Conduct.
There are four Sub-Committees of the Board, each has a terms of reference:
- Finance, Audit, Risk, and Governance
- Human Resources and Nominations
- Fundraising and Marketing
- Programmes, Advocacy, and Services
Meet Our Trustees
Our Policies & Procedures
- Board Code of Conduct
- Booking Terms and Conditions
- CCTV Policy
- Child Safeguarding Statement
- Child Protection and Welfare Policy
- Feedback, Compliments, and Complaints Policy
- Outhouse Donor Charter
- Outhouse Ethical Fundraising & Gift Acceptance Policy
- Outhouse Guiding Principles for Fundraising
- Outhouse Public Compliance Statement
- Policy on Dogs in the Café
- Privacy Policy
- Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policy
