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    Read our 2024 annual report

    Concern's objectives, activities and achievements in 2024 can be found in our new annual report.
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          Members

          Members of Concern are part of the general body responsible for voting on matters normally dealt with at an annual general meeting, such as electing the Board of Directors and appointing auditors.

          Any changes to Concern Worldwide’s Constitution must also be ratified by members.

          Members of the public with a proven record of interest in international development can become Concern members, providing they receive the nomination of two current members.

          If you are interested in becoming a Concern member, please get in touch.

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          Concern Members are responsible for:

          • The election of the Board of Directors
          • The appointment of the auditor
          • The approval of the annual accounts
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          Dominic Crowley
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          26 November 2024

          About our CEO

          Having worked in humanitarian response for over 30 years, Dominic Crowley became CEO of Concern Worldwide in 2024. 
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          26 November 2024

          Concern Board of Directors

          The Board of Concern is elected by Concern members at each annual general meeting.
          Jacqueline and her daughter Faith pictured with two Concern workers. Photo: Jennifer Nolan / Concern Worldwide.
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          20 October 2023

          How we are governed

          Concern is controlled and regulated by its members who elect our Board of Directors.

          Our impact in 2024

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          16.8 M

          people reached through our emergency response

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          5 M

          people reached through our health interventions

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          2.6 M

          people reached through our livelihoods programmes

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          • Our accounts are prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP.

          • Our annual report has won Published Accounts Awards 22 times since 1988.

          • We have been awarded 'Triple Lock' membership by Charities Institute Ireland.

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