Governance & Finances
Galway University Foundation seeks to work closely with alumni, friends and organisations who wish to support the aims of NUI Galway. We are committed to the highest standard of governance and to full compliance with the Charities Act 2009.
The Foundation is registered as a charitable body in Ireland and is organised as a company limited by guarantee. In the United States, Galway University Foundation, Inc is a registered not-for profit entity, Federal ID number 30-0099346. In 2020, the Foundation adopted the Charities Governance Code issued by the Charities Regulator.
Annual Reports
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Annual Financial Statements
Financial Statements for 2021 are available here.
The Foundation's annual financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2020 were audited by Mazars and are available for download here.
Financial Statements for Year ended 30th June 2019 are available here.
Governance Policies
The activities of Galway University Foundation are subject to the oversight and direction of its Board of Directors. The activities of the Board and its subcommittees are governed by the following documents:
- Foundation Constitution
- Board Code of Conduct
- Board Terms of Reference
- Investment Committee Terms of Reference
- Audit Committee Terms of Reference
The Board of the Foundation has approved a number of policies to govern the activities of the Foundation including: