Age Action is Ireland’s leading organisation for older people.
We have worked since 1992 to create change in Ireland by building an inclusive and age-positive society. We make our vision a reality through advocacy, DIY services in people’s homes and education.
Our mission is to lead the fight in challenging ageism, promoting everyone’s agency in older age and finding solutions to the disadvantages we face as we grow older.
Our Commitment to Accountability and Transparency
As a values based organisation, Age Action is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, accountability and transparency. As such, the Board has adopted codes of best practice which go beyond the minimum legal requirements in order to ensure the highest level of transparency and accountability.
Age Action is a registered charity with the Charities Regulator and our Registered Charity Number (RCN) is 20027254. Age Action complies with the requirements and guidelines as set out by the Charities Regulator.
Age Action Ireland CLG is a company limited by guarantee, registered in the Republic of Ireland and the company number 198571.
Click here to download our values.
Our Governance Framework
The Board of Directors
Age Action is governed by an independent, voluntary Board of Directors who are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation, with operational responsibility delegated to our CEO (Chief Executive Officer).
The Governance Code
Our Board has adopted, is signed up to, and complies with the governance recommendations set out in The Governance Code – the Code of Practice for Good Governance of Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations in Ireland.
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Our financial statements and annual reports are prepared in accordance with Charity SORP standards (Statement of Recommended Practice). Our financial accounts are independently audited each year and audited accounts are filed with the Companies Registration Office and submitted to the Charities Regulator. You can view our Annual Reports here.