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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.

Tuesday 29, September 2026

John Cunningham Appointed Chair of Community Foundation Ireland

New Chair announced as Community Foundation Ireland aims to further grow strategic philanthropy to advance equality, strengthening communities and protecting climate and nature.

Tuesday 20, October 2026

Longer, Better Lives For All

One in three children born in Ireland today is expected to live to 100. Denise Charlton reflects on new pioneering research on how Ireland can adapt and thrive by increasing the years people spend in good health, with agency, connection, security and purpose.

Four adults with three babies lying on floor mats. The adults are crouching down and massaging the babies. On the left is an instructor with a model giving instructions.

Sunday 18, October 2026

Time to prepare for 100-Year Lives

Pioneering research in partnership with strategic philanthropy identifies steps needed to prepare for a society were people live longer lives.

Wednesday 30, September 2026

Perceptions of Sexual Violence

Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive, Denise Charlton, reflects on new research on the Perception of Sexual Violence, which has been produced in partnership with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Tuesday 29, September 2026

Community Led Climate Action

A partnership investing in community led climate and biodiversity action in Dún Laoghaire. Green Kite bringing ambition, courage and leadership.

Tuesday 29, September 2026

Family Philanthropy: Passing On Values, Creating Impact

Our Director of Philanthropy, Jackie Harrison, shares insights and trends in Family Philanthropy.

Tuesday 22, September 2026

Ageing Ireland: Why Partnership Matters

Partnership is central to ensure positive ageing in a changing Ireland. Denise Charlton reflects on latest research, the need for partnership and the key role which can be played by strategic philanthropy.

Three older people at a drawing class, two women with a man at the centre are looking and amending a drawing. The scenic drawing is on the right of the photo. They are looking at it and amending it.

Tuesday 22, September 2026

Is Government Honouring Commitments to Older People?

Taking Stock 2026 represents the latest findings the Alliance of Age Sector NGOs developed in partnership with strategic philanthropy.

A group of six people with a harbour in the background under a blue sky. They are representatives of the partners delivering BoatHub, an accessible boating service.

Monday 21, September 2026

BoatHub: A Strategic Partnership Make The Sea Accessible For All

The sea should be for everyone. A vision and belief behind BoatHub, a strategic partnership with Green Kite, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Community Foundation which is delivering accessible boating for people with disabilities.

Partners of the 2026 Business to Arts Awards gather in an artists studio. Six representatives are around a work desk or space.

Monday 14, September 2026

Celebrating Philanthropy and the Arts

Community Foundation Ireland joins the celebrations at the 2026 Business to Arts Awards. The Foundation is a proud partner of the awards promoting how strategic philanthropy can partner with artists to advance equality, strengthen communities and protect climate and nature.

Monday 7, September 2026

Sharp Rise in Child Poverty

The latest research from a strategic partnership between the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Community Foundation Ireland shows rise in children living in households below the poverty line.