The Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) is committed to providing free, universal access to the rich cultural tradition of Irish music, song and dance. If you’re able, we’d love for you to consider a donation. Any level of support will help us preserve and grow this tradition for future generations.
As part of our commitment to good governance, ITMA is compliant with The Charities Governance Code. This code of practice for good governance of community, voluntary and charitable organisations has been developed over time in Ireland, and is now a requirement of the Charities Regulatory Authority.
We are committed to ensuring we live up to our reputation as a respectful, honest and open organisation, and we aim to continue to achieve the highest standards in all our practices.
Declaration of adoption of the Safe to Create code of behaviour.
In compliance with the Governance Transparency Scale for organisations in receipt of recurring Arts Council funding ITMA makes publicly available:
Name and biography of current board members, with their date of appointment.
A copy of ITMA audited accounts for 2023, prepared in accordance with the Standard of Recommended Practice (SORP) for Charities
The following table discloses the number of employees whose total annual benefits (including employer pension costs) are greater than €50,000.
Employee Benefit Range Number of Employees
€50,000 – €60,000 2
€60,000 – €70,000 0
€70,000 – €80,000 0
€80,000 – €90,000 1
ITMA is not a membership organisation
ITMA Annual Report 2022
ITMA Annual Report 2021
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2022
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2021
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2020
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2019
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2018
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2017
ITMA Financial Report for 2016
ITMA Financial Report for 2015
ITMA Audited Accounts for 2014
The Irish Traditional Music Archive was established as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1987, and as such keeps audited accounts and makes annual returns to the Companies Office in Dublin.
The Company Number is 133318
ITMA was recognised by the Revenue Commissioners in 1991 as a Charity (CHY 9283), and as an Approved Body under the gifting terms of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, which allows certain gifts to the Archive to qualify for tax relief (click here for further information).
ITMA is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) and has been issued with a Registered Charity Number (RCN 20023218). ITMA submits an annual report to the CRA.
ITMA was also registered as a Scientific Society for the promotion of ‘Science, Literature, or the Fine Arts’ by the Registrar of Friendly Societies in 1990.
Irish Traditional Music Archive is committed to complying with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public, and has formally discussed and adopted the Guidelines at a meeting of the governing body.
Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public by a statement to that effect in its annual report.
ITMA has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public
ITMA regularly monitors compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public and compliance reports are received regularly by the governing body.
ITMA considers the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public when planning all fundraising activity.
ITMA provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
ITMA has appointed a member of the governing body and/or a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public
ITMA ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public and its implementation.
ITMA has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the CEO and governing body. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
ITMA prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.
ITMA ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
ITMA is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.
