Educate Together has achieved the Charities Institute Ireland (CII) Triple Lock Standard — an annual standard recognising charities that demonstrate the highest levels of governance, transparency and ethical fundraising.
What the Triple Lock Means
The Triple Lock Standard is awarded to charities that meet rigorous requirements across three critical areas:
- Transparent Reporting — We publish annual reports and financial statements in line with Charity SORP, so supporters can clearly see how resources are managed and how our charitable objectives are delivered.
- Good Governance — We formally adhere to the Charities Governance Code, with robust practices supporting effective leadership, accountability and oversight.
- Ethical Fundraising — Where we fundraise publicly, we follow the Charities Regulator’s guidelines, ensuring supporters are treated fairly, respectfully and transparently.
Why This Matters
For Educate Together, achieving the Triple Lock is independent recognition that we take public trust seriously — that we are open about our finances and activities, accountable for our decisions, and committed to continuous improvement.
Achieving Triple Lock reflects years of collective effort by staff and Board members across Educate Together. From strengthening our governance and financial reporting to developing our Fundraising Policy and improving our Annual Report, this milestone is the result of a shared commitment to transparency, accountability and good practice.
This award reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, accountability and integrity in everything we do. As an organisation working to deliver equality-based education, we believe the standards by which we operate matter just as much as the impact we create.
We’re proud to carry the Triple Lock symbol — and we’ll continue to uphold the standards it represents as we work towards a future where no child is an outsider.