Your Charity’s Annual Return 5 – RECAP

9 Oct 2026
Online
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

In this final webinar in our Your Charity’s Annual Return series, we will recap on Webinars 1-4, explain the annual return process and provide an overview of the CRA Governance Code. 

We will also review the steps you need to take to comply with the Code and the evidence you need to demonstrate your compliance. 

This webinar will:

  • Reiterate the importance of completing your annual return to the CRA on time 
  • Remind you how to do it and explain the information you will need 
  • Summarise the CRA Governance Code – what it is, how it works and why it’s important 
  • Consider the action you need to take and the evidence you need to gather to demonstrate your compliance with the Code
  • Explain how you report your compliance to the Regulator as part of your annual return.
  • Discuss the consequences of submitting your return late or not at all and not declaring compliance with the Code.

Your Charity’s Annual Return Series

This series of five one hour webinars will be held on five Fridays from 11 September to 9 October from 12:00-1.00pm and will cover:

Webinar 1, 11 September:
Understanding the annual return process and completing your return

Webinar 2, 18 September:
Demonstrating compliance with Principles 1 and 2 of the Charities Governance Code

Webinar 3, 25 September:
Demonstrating compliance with Principles 3 and 4 of the Charities Governance Code

Webinar 4, 2 October:
Demonstrating compliance with Principles 5 and 6 of the Charities Governance Code

Webinar 5, 9 October: 
RECAP Completing your return and demonstrating compliance with the Charities Governance Code

You must register for each individual webinar you want to attend. There is no limit to how many webinars you register for.

Who should attend

Charity trustees, secretaries to charity boards, charity staff especially those responsible for completing the annual return and managing the declaration of compliance with the Charities Governance Code.  

How to register

  • You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
  • This event will take place on Zoom.
  • Closed Captions can be enabled by attendees.
  • Please email [email protected] if you have any special requirements or accessibility needs.

Your speaker/trainer

Gerry Egan headshot
Speaker: Gerry Egan Consultant and Trainer

Gerry Egan

Gerry works with a variety of commercial and non-profit clients specialising in corporate governance, data protection, and strategy and change. He is a Chartered Director, and Company Secretary and serves on the board of a charity.

Testimonials

"I just wanted to thank The Wheel for today’s GDPR presentation by Gerry Egan. It was super – very informative, focused on what we need to know and how to apply the principles. Gerry made it very interesting and manageable – highly recommended"

T. Leech, UVERSITY

"Gerry delivered the training in a very clear and professional manner, it was easy to understand, he had simple explanations for each poin"

 M. Cronin, Irish Seed Savers Association CLG

"it was very well delivered, engaging , inclusive and all aspects of the platform were used to ensure participation was encouraged. This was a very useful seminar and very well delivered. Feel better equipped to ensure my organisation is compliant with the governance code"

M. Hartnett-The Bridge Project

Location

Zoom

€0.00 9 Oct 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm