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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.

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Friday 19, April 2024

Climate Philanthropy call for Earth Day

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

Sharon Burke, Beachaire Fund with Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Denise Charlton, Chief Executive, Community Foundation Ireland.

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.

Sunday 14, April 2024

‘A Sense of Place’: Local Election Manifesto

Community Foundation Ireland calls for new pilot local funds in election manifesto: 'A Sense of Place'.

Mella Cahill, Snr Grants and Donor Care Executive

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.

Business to Arts Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

Thursday 21, March 2024

Business To Arts: Nominations Open!

Business to Arts Awards 2024, Nominations open.

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.

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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.

Friday 1, March 2024

Big Boost for Local Biodiversity Plans

Endangered species and habitats among new Community Biodiversity Action Plans.

Energia – Greener PossibilitiesPic Orla Murray/Coalesce

Wednesday 21, February 2024

Greener Possibilities Fund

Energia Group’s Greener Possibilities Fund awards €200,000 to organisations committed to communities and climate action.

Wednesday 14, February 2024

Need for Independent Commissioner for Aging and Older People

Community Foundation Ireland partners call on politicians to honour commitments to older people.

Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive Denise Charlton accepting award from DCU on behalf of donors, supporters and partners of the Foundation in February 2024.

Tuesday 6, February 2024

Celebrating Philanthropy: DCU Award

Celebrating a successful philanthropic partnership. Community Foundation Ireland receives award from DCU Educational Trust.