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Governance and Policies

The Watergate Theatre Company Limited is a company limited by guarantee (CLG).Company Registration Office Number 199375.Registered address: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny R95 D320The Watergate Theatre Company Limited is a registered charity.Registered Charity Number: 20030179

Governance


The Watergate Theatre Company Limited is continuously working to put effective internal codes of governance in place to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The Watergate Theatre is reviewing all governance and policies to achieve full compliance with the Governance Code.

The Watergate Theatre Company Limited aim to implement the approaches and practices set out in the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.

The Watergate Board meets regularly and reviews finances. Cash flow projections are completed and updated on a monthly basis. Regular contact and updates to CFO of KCC who underwrite our reserves policy: Where our debts outweigh our reserves the council have committed to stepping in.

Control and safeguarding of funds from misuse, misappropriation and fraud - Annual Audited Accounts are prepared and filed with CRO by our Accountant/Auditor. Regular contact between Accountant and relevant theatre staff. All finances are routed through a Bank of Ireland current account and on-line banking provides up to the minute info on our position.

Real time financial information and data in relation to performances - attendances, box office income, performance fees, business arrangements with visiting artists is readily available.

Audited Accounts

Constitution

The Watergate Theatre operates in accordance with their constitution.

Policies and Documents