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Governance Evaluation Checklist
About the Governance Evaluation Checklist
The Governance Evaluation Checklist (GEC) is designed to help charities and IPCs to self-evaluate the extent they have complied with essential guidelines in the
Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs.
GEC covers only the key principles and guidelines in the Code.
Charities and IPCs should refer to the Code and consider all applicable principles and guidelines.
If a charity or IPC is unable to comply with certain guidelines, the governing board should explain the circumstances, and indicate the steps it plans to take to address the non-compliance, or to explain why if it decides not to comply.
The governing boards of charities and IPCs should take the opportunity to review or consider amending their governing instruments and policies as necessary to comply with the Code guidelines for the best interest of their organisations.
Submission And Disclosure Requirements
All charities and IPCs are required to submit their extent of compliance with the Code to their respective Sector Administrators via the online GEC available on the Charity Portal, within 6 months after the end of each financial year.
For example, if the charity or IPC’s financial year ends on 30 April, it needs to submit its GEC by 31 October each year. The GECs will be published on the Charity Portal for public viewing.
The full responsibility for providing accurate and updated checklist information rests with the respective Boards. You may wish to refer to the
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Governance Evaluation Checklist
.
Interpretation of Code Compliance
Information from the GECs posted online should be interpreted with care through cross-checking with information from other sources such as the website or annual report of the charity or IPC, in order to have a more complete understanding of the organisation.
The compliance of Code guidelines should also be read in the context of the charity's size as well as its IPC status, scale of operations and years of establishment. For instance, smaller or newly established charities may not be able to comply with certain guidelines because they are in the process of working towards them. Hence, their compliance may be lower than larger charities.
Public stakeholders should also consider the explanations provided by charities or IPCs for non-compliance with particular Code guidelines as they may have alternative checks and balances in place.
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About Us
About the Commissioner of Charities
About Charity Council
Contact Us
Setting Up A Charity
About Charities And IPCs
Registering A New Charity or IPC Status
Legislative Conditions For Registration As A Charity Or IPC
Other Requirements For Registration As A Charity Or IPC
Naming Your Charity Or IPC
Drafting Your Governing Instrument
Other Considerations for Approval
Legislation Governing Charities and IPC
Online Application for Charity Or IPC status
Managing Your Charity
Governing Board’s Duties And Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Operations Of Your Charity
Code Of Governance For Charities And IPCs
Amending Your Governing Instrument
Updating Your Charity Or IPC Profile
Deregistering Your Charity Or IPC
Consideration As Your Charity Expands
Large Charities and IPCs
Guidance On Charities Engaging In Business Activities
Fund-Raising And Related Matters
Fund-Raising Matters
Donations and Tax Deductions
Annual Submissions
Annual Report
Financial Statements
Online Financial Summary
Governance Evaluation Checklist
Returns On Tax-Deductible Donations
Legislations Governing Charities And IPCs
Shared Services Initiative for Charities
Fund-Raising
Fund-Raising As A Charity Or IPC
Fund-Raising As A Commercial Fund-raiser Or Participator
Code for Commercial Fund-raisers
Fund-Raising for Foreign Charitable Purposes
Types Of Fund-Raising Permits Or Licences
Safer Giving
Online Fund-Raising and Code of Practice
Code of Practice
Online Fund-Raising
How And When To Report A Concern
Orders of the Commissioner of Charities
Grants
VWOs-Charities Capability Fund
VCF Training Grant
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