The DEC launched an appeal after an outbreak of Ebola spread from Guinea to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal. This appeal is now closed and all funds have been spent.

DEC members have adopted the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability as part of the DEC accountability framework.

Trustees ensure that the DEC remains true to its charitable purpose and objectives and complies with charity law. They are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statement.

The DEC secretariat is the staff team charged by the trustees to carry out the day-to-day running of the organisation.