Courage and Leadership – “It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.” Dumbledore
Our Governance:
The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a Company Limited by Guarantee CLG, and registered charity 20205452. The Museum of Childhood Ireland is a volunteer led organisation and endeavours to comply with and live the values of the Charities Governance Code. Examples of the actions and activities of the Museum of Childhood Ireland to meet the standards of the Charities Governance Code are highlighted below.
Company Summary
The Museum of Childhood Ireland Project Company Limited By Guarantee was set up on Friday the 16th of February 2018. Their current address is Dublin, and the company status is Normal.
Principle 1 Advancing Charitable Purpose
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 1
- Fundraising is a central focus of the Museum Board from 2025
- Ongoing development of Strategic Plan and the formation of an active Strategy Working Group
Principle 2 Behaving with Integrity
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 2
- Conflict of interest is a standing agenda item at all meetings of the Board
- Values are considered as part of the Board Terms of Reference and Standing Orders
- Code of Conduct in place for Board and Team members
Principle 3 Leading People
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 3
- Policies developed in relation to volunteer management
- Policies in place that govern Data Protection and Child Safeguarding
Principle 4 Exercising Control
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 4
- Finance is a standing agenda item at every Board meeting
- The identification of, discussion on and management of specific risks
- The circulation of guidance from the Charities Regulator on Fundraising
Principle 5 Working Effectively
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 5
- Board recruitment and composition is informed by skills, diversity and experience requirements
- Board effectiveness reviews are conducted
- A regular schedule of Board meetings
- Term limits for Board members
Principle 6 Being Accountable
Actions taken by the Museum under Principle 6
- Registered Charity Number displayed on website and social media channels
- Mechanisms in place for members of the public to engage with the Museum
- AGM held annually
- Identification of and engagement with key stakeholders
Our core Values
1. We value historical and contemporary childhood in Ireland.
2. We value integrity and act ethically at all times.
3. We value transparency, accountability and adhere to the highest standards of practice and governance.
4. We value the diversity of communities across the island of Ireland and promote inclusivity.
Policies and Procedures
The Museum of Childhood Ireland team is fully committed to protecting the Rights of the Child and to the Wellbeing and safety of all Children. All our team who have positions that involve engagement with children are fully Garda Vetted.
It is essential that children and young people receive full, followed up, fast and child friendly feedback after they have shared their views so they know what influence they have had, what changes were made, and if something wasn’t possible the reasons why. We produce child-friendly reports and feedback documents
Children First E-Learning Programme
Tusla has worked with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the HSE to develop a universal e-learning programme called ‘Introduction to Children First’. The programme has been written to support people of all backgrounds and experience in recognising concerns about children and reporting such concerns if they arise.
The programme is based on Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children and the Children First Act 2015.
https://www.tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme
https://childrensrights.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UNCRCEnglish.pdf
The Museum of Childhood Ireland team is fully committed to the Rights of the Child and to Children’s Wellbeing across the globe. All our team who have positions that include engagement with children are Garda Vetted
Social Media and Website Policy
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals
The Museum of Childhood Ireland curate online exhibitions, physical exhibitions and publications etc from the stories, photos etc submitted to the museum. Please note that any stories, photos etc submitted to any section of the museum, may be used in such publications, exhibitions, and for relevant media interest. Every effort will be undertaken to ensure that such reproductions are true and authentic representations of the received stories
Our Accounts/Annual Reports
Our accounts and other governance information is available at:
