Goal’s fundraising income rises 29% despite charity controversies

Fundraising income for the aid organisation Goal increased by more than a quarter last year despite controversies that hit the charity sector.

Goal chief executive Barry Andrews said he was “particularly encouraged” to see the charity’s fundraising income increase to €5.4 million in 2014, a 29 per cent rise from the previous year, following the release of draft figures for 2014 by the aid organisation.

The reputation of the charity sector was damaged last year following revelations about high levels of executive pay at charities such as the Central Remedial Clinic and Rehab, and many organisations noted a marked drop in donations and fundraising income.

Mr Andrews said the increase “demonstrates once again that the general public is extremely supportive of our work and continues to believe strongly in what we do”.

“I was especially pleased that fundraising increased right across the board, from trusts and foundations and corporate revenue to legacy income and donations from some of our flagship events, such as the Goal mile and Goal jersey day,” he added.

The figures show Goal’s expenditure on charitable activities in the developing world rose by more than 70 per cent in the past year.