Composition of Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board Rules outline the various areas of expertise needed in the composition of the Supervisory Board to ensure it is a diverse, independent and collegial body, which is able to competently execute its responsibilities and tasks.
Communications with Stakeholders
In support of our strategic goal towards becoming a networked expert organisation - and to enhance our expert credentials - we shifted the focus of our dialogue with our stakeholders in 2017.
Social Entrepreneurship
Our primary concern is the enhanced wellbeing of children forced to live with the effects of armed conflict. We nevertheless seek to contribute to positive change - on a social, cultural and environmental level - in everything we do.
Works Council
The Works Council is comprised of five War Child employees - four from our Amsterdam head office and one representing our programme countries. Members sit on the Works Council for three years.
Operational excellence
With our drive for operational excellence and quality, 2017 saw several key projects undertaken to improve and clarify governance and efficiency. We adopted our ICT environment to the growth in size and complexity of our organisation.
ICT
War Child made great strides in 2017 in renewing our primary IT business systems - resulting in a more extensive, innovative and agile operation. All of these efforts serve to support our ambition to become a networked expert organisation.
Low-Cost Policy
War Child strictly applies a low-cost policy and strives for savings in every purchase through price comparison and negotiation. In addition, many corporate donors support War Child by providing their products and services free of charge.
Corporate Social Responsibility
War Child works to inspire and socially activate people in support of the organisation’s goals.
Accountability and Transparency
War Child reports to its stakeholders in accordance with relevant requirements and standards, such as Guideline RJ650 for its annual reporting as well as data publication in line with the standards of the International Aid Transparency Initiative
Developments in Income
In 2017, War Child’s total income grew by 28 per cent from €28.5 million in 2016 to €36.4 million. In its 2017 annual plan, War Child set an ambitious total income target of €35.5 million, which is surpassed by €0.9 million.