Governance

The main object for which our company is established is:

To benefit and advance education and participation in the arts as defined in the Arts Acts 1951, 1973, and 2003. We do this through the operation of a Theatre Company and Performing Arts School to promote the artistic expression of people with intellectual disabilities, inclusion and social development.

Legal compliance is achieved through the Companies Registration Office, Revenue Commissioners and The Charities Regulator. Blue Teapot has adopted the recommendations set out in The Charities Governance Code which was developed by the Charities Regulator.

Our governing documents – Constitution, Statement of Accounts and Annual Reports – can be found below↓

Accountability

We understand the need for transparency when it comes to our stakeholders and funders to reassure public confidence about the way in which their money is managed and where money will be spent.

Our Board ensures that Blue Teapot is properly managed and remains solvent.

Financial accounts are independently audited by MK Brazil, filed with the Companies Registration Office and submitted to The Charities Regulator. We have internal audit functions and work closely with an independent Chartered Management Accountant.

Data Protection

As part of the Principal Agent Agreement between the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (Principal) and Blue Teapot (Agent), we adhere to the specific Brothers of Charity Services Ireland policies and procedures including Data Breach Procedures.

As a data processor, under the directive of the Data Controller (Brothers of Charity Services Ireland) Blue Teapot Theatre Company undertakes that all personal data will be maintained in accordance with the obligations of the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. Data protection is the safeguarding of the privacy rights of individuals in relation to the processing of personal data, in both paper and electronic format. The policy is available to view below.