About this Event

Preparing an Annual ReportAn organisation’s annual report is a wonderful opportunity to tell your story and engage with your stakeholders (i.e. beneficiaries, members, volunteers, staff, funders, supporters and regulators). It is a valuable instrument to demonstrate good governance, accountability and transparency.

Target AudienceThe 2-hour online workshop is aimed at Board Members, Directors, Trustees, CEOs / Managers and anyone involved in preparing an Annual Report for their organisation.

OutlineThis session will cover the preparation of the Annual Report from the perspective of the Board Members, Directors, Trustees.This course covers the basics of what is required in an annual report and then focuses on how to use the annual report as a way of showing the public, your members and funders what the organisation does and the difference it makes.

Workshop Facilitator: Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí and Michael Quirke

Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, Carmichael CEO, has extensive experience working with boards and providing governance support and advice.

Michael Quirke is a member of the Carmichael training panel and has extensive experience both as a Board Director and a Senior Manager at Local and National Level together with experience in education and training of Board Members /Community Board Members /Community Organisations/Public Participation Networks in the areas of Governance. Michael served as a Board Member for ten years with Muintir na Tíre and is currently a board member of Kildare Local Employment Service Network

OutcomesAt the end of the session participants will be able to• Understand the purpose of the annual report

• Understand the key components of an annual report

• Plan how to produce an effective annual report for your organisation

Zoom Video Conferencing

You will receive the link and login details by email in advance of the session. If you haven't used Zoom before, this video will show you: How to join a Zoom meeting.

Further Information - Please contact: mick@volunteerkildare.ie