Governance & Transparency
Last updated: 18 May 2026
PiCC United is committed to operating with transparency, integrity, and accountability.
This page provides key information about our legal structure, governance, funding principles, and current organisational status.
Legal Information
Legal Name: Stichting PiCC United
Operating Name: PiCC United
Legal Form: Dutch Foundation (Stichting)
Country of Registration: The Netherlands
Date of Incorporation: 13 May 2026
KvK Number: 42059781
RSIN: 869524124
Registered Office:
Alexanderveld 5
2585 DB The Hague
The Netherlands
Email: hello@pccunited.org
Website: https://piccunited.org
Our Mission
PiCC United (Patient Involvement and Collaboration Community United) is an international, patient-led non-profit organisation working to make meaningful patient involvement and engagement easier, more accessible, and more diverse.
We provide practical tools, education, governance frameworks, and collaborative opportunities that enable patients, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and organisations to work together as equal partners.
Our mission is to:
- Make patient involvement and engagement easier.
- Increase diversity of voices and perspectives.
- Provide support and education for confident participation.
- Develop better and more ethical ways to involve patients.
Public Benefit Purpose
Stichting PiCC United operates exclusively for public benefit.
Any income generated through grants, sponsorships, service agreements, donations, or educational activities is reinvested in furthering our mission and supporting the organisation’s long-term sustainability.
No profits are distributed to board members or founders.
Governance Structure
PiCC United is governed by an independent Board of Directors (Bestuur) in accordance with Dutch law and our Articles of Association.
The Board holds ultimate responsibility for:
- Strategy and oversight
- Financial stewardship
- Risk management
- Compliance and ethics
- Appointment and supervision of delegated functions
Current Board Members
According to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce extract, the following individuals are currently registered as jointly authorised board members. Additional board members may be appointed in accordance with the Articles of Association.
Board Remuneration Policy
Board members serve on a voluntary basis and do not receive remuneration for their governance role.
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with PiCC United’s financial policies.
Where board members provide professional services outside their governance responsibilities, these arrangements are managed transparently and subject to conflict-of-interest procedures.
Conflict of Interest
PiCC United maintains a Conflict of Interest Policy to ensure that decisions are made independently and in the best interests of the organisation.
Board members and contributors are required to disclose any relevant interests and recuse themselves from decisions where a conflict exists.
Funding Principles
PiCC United is funded through a combination of:
- Grants
- Sponsorships
- Donations
- Service agreements
- Educational activities
We are committed to maintaining our independence.
Funding does not provide sponsors, donors, or partners with influence over our governance, editorial content, or strategic priorities.
Financial Oversight
PiCC United applies financial controls designed to ensure transparency and accountability, including:
- Board oversight of budgets and expenditures
- Dual approval for significant payments where practical
- Proper bookkeeping and accounting records
- Annual financial reporting
- Use of independent professional support where appropriate
Current Banking Status
Stichting PiCC United has been legally incorporated and registered in the Netherlands.
Our dedicated EUR bank account is currently being established.
PiCC United maintains a range of governance and operational policies, including:
Annual Reports and Financial Information
PiCC United will publish annual reports and financial summaries on our library page as they become available.
Governing Documents
Our key governance and legal documents are publicly available in our Resource Library.
- Articles of Association (Statutes)
- Bylaws of Stichting PiCC United
These documents describe our legal structure, governance arrangements, financial principles, and decision-making framework. The Articles of Association set out the Foundation’s public-benefit purpose and non-profit nature , while the Bylaws provide detailed governance and operational rules, including conflict-of-interest procedures, board composition, and financial oversight .