The past few years have been marked by significant global challenges, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle-East, the escalating impacts of the climate crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. These events have underscored the fragility of our global community. We are all at risk but some are much more vulnerable than others. VSO’s purpose is to create a fair world for everyone. This means every person has an equal opportunity to realise their rights to a safe, healthy and purposeful life. Our commitment is to ensure that no-one is left behind.
Based on our 2022/23 available funds, and in line with our reserve policy, the VSO Ireland Board have approved grants contributing to VSO’s core programme areas: Inclusive Education, Health, Resilient Livelihoods, and Social Inclusion and Social Accountability. We also continued to invest in fundraising to support our long-term goals.
Financial statements 2022-2023
We are very proud of what we have achieved over the last year. This is only possible with the continued support of the Irish public. Yet, there is still so much work to do. With your help, we can be confident about fulfilling our plans by working to create a fair world for everyone.
Impact: supporting VSO's work internationally
Numbers represent impact achieved in the first two years of VSO’s current strategic plan.
11,459 people volunteered with VSO, working with communities in 36 countries.
24.8 million people were reached, including nearly 20.6 million indirectly and over 4.2 million directly.
VSO Ireland's previous annual reports:
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2020-21.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2019-20.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2018-19.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17.pdf
- VSO Annual Report and Accounts 2015-16.pdf
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How VSO Ireland is funded
Our work would not be possible without funding and support from a range of partnerships. From Irish Aid, trusts, foundations and private companies, to the general public we remain grateful for all funding received through the years.
Structure and governance of VSO Ireland
VSO is governed by VSO Ireland's Board of Directors. They set the direction and purpose of the charity and ensure alignment with VSO International. We are committed to best practice in our governance and transparency.
Our work
We unlock the power of people - local, national and international volunteers and partners - to work alongside some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised people to build generational change.