Governance

Age & Opportunity is governed by a Constitution and our Board of Trustees are committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.

We strive to ensure that we continue to operate in an open and transparent manner. Each year, we prepare fully audited accounts and detailed annual reports which we are happy to share with our partners, supporters and the general public.

Age & Opportunity is fully compliant with:

• the Charities Regulatory Authority’s Governance Code. Visit www.charitiesregulator.ie for more information;
• the Governance Code for Sport. Visit Governance Code for Sport | Sport Ireland for more information;
• all of our funders’ governance requirements.

Trustees, all of who are non-executive and independent, and are drawn from diverse backgrounds, bring a broad range of experience and skills to the Board of Trustees deliberations.

There are clear distinctions between the roles of the Board of Trustees and the CEO. The Board of Trustees are responsible for providing leadership, setting overall strategy and monitoring budgets and outcomes of the organisation. The Board of Trustees are also responsible for identifying the risks affecting the organisation and ensuring procedures are in place to reduce and manage the major risks identified. The Board of Trustees are committed to working effectively, behaving with integrity and being transparent and accountable. We currently have ten Trustees. The Trustees bring to the Board their significant business and decision making skills gained in their respective fields together with a broad range of experience and views.  To view a full list of our Board members and their biographies click here.  

The day to day management is delegated to our CEO. Our CEO prepares and presents strategic plans, business plans, policies, and annual financial budgets and monthly management accounts for consideration and approval to the Board of Trustees. There is a schedule of matters reserved to the Board of Trustees for decision and a schedule of matters delegated to the CEO.

If you would like to view our latest strategic plan, annual reports and financial statements click here.