The MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation got the highest score and 5 stars in the National Rating “Charity Compass of Ukraine”. It was organized by the Association of Charities of Ukraine. The competition was launched in August. In September, charitable organizations submitted their applications and the required sets of documents. Following this, a holistic and comprehensive analysis of the activities of all participants as well as of the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation was carried out. According to the rating results, the Foundation got the highest score – 94 points out of 100 – which was then converted into 5 stars.

“Since the Foundation's establishment, we have been actively developing a self-sustainability culture in communities, teaching to be proactive in demands, to attract funds from various sources, and to account for them. Consistent operations, reporting, transparency of activity, reliable cooperation with partners, and responsibility for every single step – the things we deem important, and which were valued highly by the “Charity Compass of Ukraine” rating. We are proud to be rated top, as this evidences that we are heading in the right direction. Our plans include further support for communities, which are essential for the Ukrainian economy, as well as for those experiencing hardships nowadays,” commented Tetiana Volochai, Director of the MHP-Gromadi Charitable Foundation.

The expert board of the rating evaluated the transparency of the Foundation operations, financial statements, availability of information about the management or supervisory boards, information reports, and the application efficiency of funds attracted.

The project organizers note that their evaluation of charitable organizations' activities is based on foreign practices. Namely, such as Charity Navigator and Charity Watch, USA, the Charity Commission, Great Britain and Wales, OSCR, Scotland, etc. These institutions are the largest global organizations that assess the accountability, financial performance, and fundraising management of charitable institutions within the countries of their presence. The information they provide is used by international donors and businesses to make decisions on cooperation with a particular foundation. A similar rating was implemented by the Association of Charities of Ukraine.

The National Rating “Charity Compass of Ukraine” is on. Other eligible charitable organizations and foundations can still compete for the award.

The MHP-Gromadi Foundation topped the national rating of charitable organizations