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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.

Wednesday 17, July 2024

Mandela Day Grants Announced

Children, migrants and prisoners receive extra support as Community Foundation Ireland marks Nelson Mandela Day 2024

Wednesday 17, July 2024

Why Mandela Day Matters in 2024 Ireland

'It Is In Your Hands' is the theme of Mandela Day 2024. Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland, reflects on the relevance of that rallying call for communities across Ireland.

Wednesday 26, June 2024

RTÉ Toy Show Appeal’s Grants

The lives of children across Ireland will be improved in multiple ways through 122 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grants announced today, which were made possible by the generosity of viewers of last November’s Late Late Toy Show.

Sunday 23, June 2024

Increasing interest in Climate and Nature Philanthropy

New analysis shows 15% of 2024 grant-making going to address emergency in climate and nature.

Tuesday 18, June 2024

Circular Economy Grants Open

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, with responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth and Community Foundation Ireland announces the call for applications for the 2024 funding round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS). NOTE EXTENDED DEADLINE 26th July.

Thursday 16, May 2024

Sex For Rent Exploitation Must Be Outlawed

Pioneering research by the National Women's Council in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland makes compelling case for action on Sex For Rent Exploitation.

Friday 19, April 2024

Climate Philanthropy call for Earth Day

A Community Foundation Ireland call to grow Climate Philanthropy on Earth Day 2024.

Thursday 18, April 2024

Community Education and Lone Parents

Pioneering research and recommendations made possible by the Beachaire Fund at Community Foundation Ireland on the power of Community Education to empower lone parents.

Monday 8, April 2024

Ensuring Access to the Arts

Our donors open up access to the Arts. Are you ready to be part of that journey? Mella from our Grants and Donor Care Team invites you to get involved.

Thursday 7, March 2024

Delivering Gender Equality: The Greatest Challenge

International Women's Day reflections by Denise Charlton, Chief Executive, Community Foundation Ireland on achieving gender equality.

Thursday 7, March 2024

Philanthropy and Government Powering Biodiversity Action

A partnership between donors to Community Foundation Ireland and Government is powering biodiversity action across Ireland, Jason from our Social Impact Team explains more.

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