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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 where people and nature flourish, enabled through Strategic Giving.

Sunday 23, August 2026

Communities Invited to Protect Nature

Communities are being invited to apply for our 2026 Biodiversity Grants. Your chance to join 300 communities already taking action to protect plants, wildlife and habitats before it's too late.

Tuesday 25, August 2026

International Community Foundation Leaders In Dublin

Thirty community foundation leaders from around the world are gathering in Dublin and Belfast (25th-28th August 2026) to explore how strategic philanthropy can help communities respond to social, economic, technological and environmental change.

Tuesday 25, August 2026

One Model, Many Contexts

Community foundations share a model built on generosity, local knowledge and long-term commitment. As leaders from Europe, North America and beyond gather in Dublin (25th-27th August 2026), Denise Charlton reflects on how that model can continue to evolve, mobilise strategic philanthropy and help communities shape their own futures.

Saturday 15, August 2026

LISTEN: Your Questions on Strategic Philanthropy Answered

Is Ireland entering a new era of giving? In a Think Business Podcast, our Chief Executive Denise Charlton explores how philanthropy in Ireland is evolving and what this could mean for communities, equality and environmental action.

Thursday 23, July 2026

Reflections from Mary Robinson Climate Conference 2026

Ailbhe McEntee from our grants and donor care team shares her reflections on an informative and thought-provoking two days in Ballina, with a focus firmly on planet.

Tuesday 21, July 2026

Ocean Classroom: Saving Mayo’s Dolphins

Saving dolphins, whales and porpoises along the west coast through creating awareness, education and boosting resources. See how our strategic philanthropy supports work on planet.

Thursday 16, July 2026

Ireland Rejects Sex For Rent

As new laws are passed, Denise Charlton reflects both on the role of strategic philanthropy in the campaign as well as the next steps needed to end exploitation.

Tuesday 14, July 2026

Business to Arts Awards 2026: Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the Business to Arts Awards 2026 has been unveiled. Community Foundation Ireland is a proud partner of the annual celebration of philanthropy and the arts.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Rallying Call for Climate Philanthropy

As extreme weather hits close to home, Moninne Griffith examines the important and strategic role of climate philanthropy.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Philanthropy Supporting Children

Community Foundation Ireland's partnership with Frontline Make Change in Inchicore, Dublin, is opening opportunities for local children.

Monday 22, June 2026

RTÉ Toy Show Grants Announced

Big news. Over 170 RTÉ Toy Show grants announced as Community Foundation Ireland turns generosity of viewers into action.