Target Audience
For everyone dedicated to an Irish charity – whether you are a valued staff member, a manager, a CEO, or a voluntary charity trustee – a clear understanding of Protected Disclosures is fundamental. It underpins good governance, builds public trust, and ensures full compliance with vital whistleblower legislation.
Join us for this essential online introduction, providing clear insights into Protected Disclosures within the unique context of Irish charities.
Outline
- The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended): Grasp its direct relevance and applicability to your role and your charity's operations.
- Key Definitions: Clearly identify what constitutes "relevant wrongdoing" and who is considered a "worker" under the Act.
- Disclosure Channels: Learn about the proper procedures for making and receiving disclosures, both internally and externally.
- Whistleblower Protections: Understand the crucial safeguards in place for individuals who speak up.
- Charity Obligations: Discover the fundamental responsibilities of charities in developing effective policies, establishing reporting channels, and supporting those who make disclosures.
- Best Practices: Explore strategies to cultivate a robust "speak up" culture that benefits your entire organisation.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Instructor
Maighréad Kelly
Maighréad is an experienced Consultant and Director at Collaboration Ireland and has been working in the community and voluntary sector for over 30 years. She has a depth of understanding of the community, voluntary and health sector - its operational and policy context, its political sensitivities and its people, organisations, and systems. Prior to becoming a consultant in 2018, Maighréad worked in the disability sector for over 25 years and was responsible for establishing new services, setting up projects in the community and managing large teams of staff which included training and facilitating meetings, and workshops. Maighréad is also a Safeguarding and Risk Consultant who will undertake investigations and inquiries on behalf of disability organisations in the Munster Region. Maighréad is both experienced and knowledgeable in the area of governance and assessing governance compliance within companies. She will partner with your charity, organisation, or social enterprise to help your CEO and Board of Directors to identify the areas of priority in order to be compliant with the Charity Regulators Code.
Outcomes
- Equip yourself and your team with this critical understanding to navigate Protected Disclosures confidently and ethically, championing transparency and integrity in your charity.
Carmichael’s Spring Summer 2026 Scheduled Training Programme is kindly sponsored by BoardEffect.
BoardEffect is part of Diligent, the leader in modern governance. BoardEffect delivers an agile board management solution optimised for governance leaders of nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organisations, and credit unions with the right tools, analytics, and insights to drive more efficient, transparent, and secure governance.
Fees
| €80 | Nonprofit Organisation |
| €70 | Carmichael Resident Organisation |
| €90 | Statutory Organisation |
| €90 | Corporate Organisation |