Governance & Policy
The Irish Writers Centre keeps detailed books and records of accounts and maintains strict financial controls.
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Governance & Policy
The Irish Writers Centre is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority in the Republic of Ireland. Our Charity Registration number is CHY 19738 and our Registration Charity Number (RCN) is 20077655.
The Irish Writers Centre audited accounts for 2024 are available to view here, and our constitution can be found here.
The Irish Writers Centre is committed to compliance with The Charities Regulator (2017) Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and maintaining good fundraising practice, providing transparency to all donors and the public on accountability and expenditure.
Our Chief Executive Officer’s salary is in a band of €65,000 – €70,000. Key management includes our CEO and Deputy CEO. The compensation paid or payable to key management for employee services includes gross salary, employer PRSI and employer pension contribution and for 2024 was €95,876, and for 2023, €127,071.
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Artist Payment Policy
The Irish Writers Centre is committed to implementing best-practice principles in our dealings with and payment of professional writers, from the initial offer of work to the final payment of fees. Please refer to our Artist Payment Policy for more information.
Climate Action and Environmental Policy & Plan
The Irish Writers Centre is dedicated to fostering a more sustainable environment. Read our Climate Action and Environmental Policy and Plan (2026) here.
Cookie Policy
Detailing the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, plus how to control cookie preferences when browsing this website can be found here.
Customer Care Policy and Complaints Procedure
The Irish Writers Centre is committed to delivering the best possible service to you in an effective and respectful manner. We are committed to ensuring that all our communications and dealings with the general public, our supporters, members, participants and partners are of the highest possible standard. Please refer to our Customer Care Policy and Complaints Procedure for more information.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy & Action Plan
Read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy & Action Plan here.
Privacy Policy
The Irish Writers Centre values the trust and information of our members and customers. In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) our Privacy Policy can be found here.
Words Ireland Charter for Inclusion
We are proud to be a member organisation of Words Ireland, a collective of seven Irish literature organisations who have worked together collaboratively since 2015 for the advancement of writers and illustrators. Read the Words Ireland Charter for Inclusion here.
