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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.

Tuesday 3, March 2026

Celebrating Women in Philanthropy

Reflecting on the leadership of women in Irish philanthropy. A special International Women's Day 2026 blog by Chief Executive Denise Charlton.

Monday 9, March 2026

The Preferred Route for Philanthropy

John Sansome reflects on how and why Donor‑advised funds (DAFs) are quickly becoming a preferred route for philanthropy; thanks to their flexibility, tax efficiency, and ability to support long‑term giving.

Wednesday 4, March 2026

Women In Philanthropy: New Research

Women providing philanthropic leadership to deliver inclusive, long-term social change. Pioneering study from Community Foundation Ireland and Trinity College Dublin.

Tuesday 3, March 2026

Business To Arts Awards 2026

Nominations Open, as Community Foundation Ireland confirms 2026 partnership.

Wednesday 18, February 2026

Attitudes to Welfare Research: Remarks by Denise Charlton

Remarks by Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland at the launch of pioneering research on Attitudes to Welfare and Wealth Redistribution in partnership with the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

Tuesday 17, February 2026

Attitudes to Welfare and Income Redistribution (New Research)

Ireland has experienced significant economic and social changes over the past three decades, yet public support for government action to reduce income inequality has remained consistently high and is above the European average. This is according to a new study from the ESRI, conducted in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland.

Wednesday 11, February 2026

RTÉ Toy Show Appeal Opens For Applications

Groups working with children and families are invited to apply for support from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.

Tuesday 10, February 2026

Total funding of 650,000 will be awarded to 14 projects across the country

Community Foundation Ireland is pleased to announce the recipients of the Circular Economy Innovation Grants Scheme, supporting community-led projects that reduce waste through repair, reuse, and repurposing.

Monday 2, February 2026

Red-listed Wildlife, Plants and Habitats Benefit from Latest Grants

Innovative approaches are central to local action plans being supported to protect wildlife, nature and habitats with 78 new grants from a long-standing partnership between philanthropic and public funding.

Friday 23, January 2026

Saving Plants, Wildlife, Habitats

The role of philanthropy in responding to the crisis in nature is outlined by Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland.

Sunday 4, January 2026

Cost of Living Response Central to Foundation Grant-making

Preliminary figures confirm over 1,700 grants issued in past 12-months.

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