Governance is a priority for us at Étoile.
Corporate governance includes the rules, process, activities and relationships which ensure a charitable organisation runs responsibly, effectively and lawfully. The Étoile Foundation ensures its corporate governance is followed by having clear and detailed policies and procedures arranged by lawyers, prioritising integrity, accountability and transparency. All Board Members, Co-Founders, and volunteers are trained on our official policies and procedures, and have passionately agreed to uphold our values in all that they do at Étoile.
At Étoile, we aim to be leaders in the non-profit space. As such, we pledge for full and open transparency in our business activities. We implement this by providing our Company Constitution, and three main company policies available for public view on our website.
We don’t hide anything, because you should feel confident in knowing exactly where your support is going.
read our global policies
Company Constitution
Our Company Constitution establishes our operations and rules of corporate governance and business activities.
Most non-profits don’t make their Constitution publicly available, and most non-profit Board Members are paid - Fun fact: Everyone at Étoile is unpaid… even our Managing Director!
Anti-Corruption, Fraud and Bribery, and Third-Party Conflicts of Interest Policy for Overseas Activities
Since we raise money in Australia and spend most of the money in West Africa, this policy sets in place proper rules and processes to ensure our money is spent correctly.
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Persons Policy
We assist many young girls in need, and in creating a safe and inviting community, these girls may reach out for help with other situations going on at home. This policy helps us protect the community of children we serve, and ensure our volunteers report any concerning behaviour.
Conflicts of Interest Policy
This policy establishes clear guidelines for our board members and volunteers to address situations where their personal interests might conflict with the company’s interest.
