Governance and Structure

GRCCs work is overseen by a Board of Directors in order to meet criteria of transparency and accountability set by the Revenue Commissioners and Tusla. We have also signed up to the Governance Code for Community and Voluntary Organisations in Ireland, a clear indication of the pride that the Centre places on best practice in Governance.

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides essential services to those affected by sexual trauma and abuse.

Legal structure & charitable status

Founded in 1984, the Galway Rape Crisis Centre is registered

  • with the Companies Registration Office as a company limited by guarantee without share capital (company registration number 222316)
  • as an organisation with charitable tax exemption with the Revenue Commissioners (CHY 7458)
  • with the Charities Regulatory Authority of Ireland (Registered Charity Number 20016364)

You can read our Constitution and our latest Annual Report.

Governance & Oversight

GRCCs work is overseen by a Board of Directors in order to meet criteria of transparency and accountability set by the Revenue Commissioners and Tusla. We have also signed up to the Charities Governance Code, a clear indication of the pride that the Centre places on best practice in Governance.

  • Annual Reports
  • Strategic plan 2020 -2025
  • Member of Charities Institute Ireland CII provides leadership in the sector by empowering charities to maximise their impact, particularly through best practice in governance, finance and sustainable fundraising management.
  • We are members of the Rape Crisis Centre Managers Forum, a collective of nine of the country’s 16 Rape Crisis Centres.