Newsroom

The home of our latest updates. Stay up to date on the work of our partners and the impact of our donors as together, we continue our mission of Equality for All in Thriving Communities.

Sunday 14, September 2025

Mayo Sustainability Grants Announced

Mayo Groups receive support for climate and nature projects from local fund supported by Community Foundation Ireland and the Sunflower Charitable Foundation.

Tuesday 14, October 2025

Two Leading Human Rights Advocates Join Community Foundation Ireland

Community Foundation Ireland announces the appointment of two new board members to guide their work as a philanthropic hub.

Monday 13, October 2025

Inaugural Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund Opens For Application

Community Foundation Ireland and Diageo Ireland (Guinness) are now inviting applications for Dublin 8 Community Fund grants.

Thursday 9, October 2025

International Conference: Combatting Sexual Violence

Addressing the harms of porn, sexual violence and sexual exploitation. Remarks by Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive, Denise Charlton at an international gathering hosted by Ruhama.

Tuesday 16, September 2025

Beyond Zero Tolerance

A special Community Foundation Ireland event looking beyond the current National Action Plan to End Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

Tuesday 16, September 2025

Philanthropy Trends

We explore how Donor Advised Funds can empower donors to achieve greater impact with less complexity – offering a flexible route to philanthropy.

Friday 12, September 2025

Biodiversity Grants Open for Applications

Community Foundation Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service are now inviting applications for biodiversity grants.

Wednesday 10, September 2025

Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme

€650,000 in funding available to support community groups, social enterprises, and SMEs driving circular economy innovation across Ireland.

Tuesday 9, September 2025

Promises on Child Poverty Must be Honoured

A call to action from Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland which first appeared in The Irish Times on 9th September 2025.

Monday 8, September 2025

Time to #EndChildPoverty

New research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) with Community Foundation Ireland shows poverty levels now equal to those seen in the economic crash.

Friday 8, August 2025

Resilient Irish Philanthropy

Latest Annual Report shows increases in grant-making and donations.

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