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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday 8, August 2025

Resilient Irish Philanthropy

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

Thursday 17, July 2025

Mandela Day boost for Pioneering Projects

Community Foundation Ireland joins worldwide events to mark Mandela Day with grants for pioneering human rights projects.

Sunday 6, July 2025

Why is reducing child poverty not a higher priority?

Researcher Dr Barra Roantree reflects on our failure to end child poverty, and the lessons which can be learned from research produced by Community Foundation Ireland in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). This thought piece originally appeared in the Irish Times (5th July 2025)

Wednesday 18, June 2025

RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Grants Announced

RTÉ and Community Foundation Ireland confirm latest Toy Show Appeal Grants.

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