Finances and Pay

Transparency, independence and responsible financial governance at CRIAI

Financial Transparency & Governance

CRIAI Finances, Pay Philosophy and Organisational Structure

Who finances Crime Research Investigation Agency of India work?

The overwhelming majority of our income comes from individuals the world over.

These personal and unaffiliated donations allow Crime Research Investigation Agency of India (CRIAI) to maintain full independence from any and all governments, political ideologies, economic interests or religions.

We neither seek nor accept any funds for human rights research from governments or political parties and we accept support only from businesses that have been carefully vetted. By way of ethical fundraising leading to donations from individuals, we are able to stand firm and unwavering in our defence of universal and indivisible human rights.

The Crime Research Investigation Agency of India (CRIAI) movement is made up of a network of national sections and the National & International Secretariat.

Pay at Crime Research Investigation Agency of India (CRIAI)

Our Pay Philosophy

We are acutely aware of our reliance on members funding and of the need to deliver value for money and genuine human rights impact on the ground.

We offer attractive and competitive terms and conditions to all our staff, in order to ensure we can attract and retain the best human rights expertise in law, research, activism and campaigning, communications and fundraising.

We recognize that we are able to attract staff at a discount to market rates for similar roles in other sectors. When setting levels of pay, particularly for senior roles, this level of discount is taken into account.

Our approach to pay reflects the multiple countries in which we employ our staff and the values-based culture of the organization overall.

How Pay is Governed

The National Board, whose members are directly elected by the International Council Meeting, is responsible through its Remuneration Committee for ensuring an objective approach to the management of pay and benefits that is free from any bias or potential for actual or perceived conflict of interest. The Remuneration Committee decides upon the salaries of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Committee comprises the Board Chair, two Board members and one independent expert. It meets at least twice per year. Crime Research Investigation Agency of India (CRIAI) works to ensure:

Reward packages are affordable to the organization.
Our pay and approach to pay is non-discriminatory.
All roles are benchmarked using a job evaluation system to ensure equity and transparency.
We do not make any additional salary payments by way of bonus or long-term incentive schemes.
All salaries are taxed in accordance with relevant local regulations.
Benefits such as pension or, in certain jurisdictions, medical cover are benchmarked against recognized practice.
A performance management system ensures a link between pay increases and performance standards being met.
Pay levels are reviewed annually, subject to affordability, performance and market conditions.
We report annually on the ratio of the highest and median India-based salaries and the highest to lowest India-based salaries.
We report annually on the total of the five highest salaries paid to members of the National Secretariat, in addition to applicable salary-band disclosures in audited annual accounts.
Roles are benchmarked against relevant comparator sector organizations with appropriate broad-banded salary ranges.

Structure and People

The National Secretariat is overseen by the National Board and is responsible for research, reporting, expert analysis, organisational support and maintaining systems required to ensure that CRIAI is ready to serve 24 hours a day.

Conducting research and reporting.
Supporting a consistent organisational voice on relevant themes and their impact on people and communities.
Providing expert legal analysis of research data.
Providing endorsed materials to sections for campaigning and awareness.
Monitoring CRIAI's financial health.
Supporting and maintaining systems required for organisational operations.

Sections, Groups, Individuals and Networks

Sections

Sections carry out CRIAI work at a national and/or regional level. Their activities may include engagement with local government, campaigns, fundraising, communications, media strategy, supporter recruitment and approved research projects.

Groups

Many members participate through community-based groups. Groups support campaigns, communications, fundraising, recruitment, education and other approved organisational activities.

Individuals

Members: Individuals who pay a membership fee.

Supporters: Individuals who make a donation.

Activists: Individuals who participate in approved awareness and public-interest actions.

Networks

Networks are made up of members who share an interest, identity or expertise which gives them a particular role in taking up relevant issues and supporting organisational initiatives.

CRIAI groups are organisational units that may support campaigning, education, local media engagement, fundraising and recruitment of members and activists. Participation in consultations, meetings and working groups is carried out in accordance with CRIAI policies and organisational procedures.