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 where people and nature flourish, enabled through Strategic Giving.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Rallying Call for Climate Philanthropy

As extreme weather hits close to home, Moninne Griffith examines the important and strategic role of climate philanthropy.

Thursday 16, July 2026

Ireland Rejects Sex For Rent

As new laws are passed, Denise Charlton reflects both on the role of strategic philanthropy in the campaign as well as the next steps needed to end exploitation.

Tuesday 14, July 2026

Business to Arts Awards 2026: Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the Business to Arts Awards 2026 has been unveiled. Community Foundation Ireland is a proud partner of the annual celebration of philanthropy and the arts.

Wednesday 1, July 2026

Philanthropy Supporting Children

Community Foundation Ireland's partnership with Frontline Make Change in Inchicore, Dublin, is opening opportunities for local children.

Monday 22, June 2026

RTÉ Toy Show Grants Announced

Big news. Over 170 RTÉ Toy Show grants announced as Community Foundation Ireland turns generosity of viewers into action.

Monday 15, June 2026

Celebrating Community Partnership on Inishturk

Inishturk Island, Co Mayo, is one of hundreds of communities taking climate and nature action before its too late. Many of their actions are in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland. Ailbhe McEntee shares reflections after joining community celebrations.

Monday 15, June 2026

Family Philanthropy: Current Conversations and Trends

As conversations around wealth shift, John Sansome our Philanthropy and Development Manager shares his reflections.

Tuesday 9, June 2026

Ambition Needed to Avoid Century of Lost Opportunity

As the firth edition of the Child Poverty Monitor is published in partnership with the Children's Rights Alliance, Denise Charlton shares reflections on the need for ambitious action.

Wednesday 3, June 2026

From Pressure to Possibility

Across Ireland, communities are holding a lot. Community workers, volunteers, local leaders, neighbours and concerned citizens are navigating a landscape that feels increasingly complex. In a guest blog Lisa-Nicole Dunne of Mantra Strategy reflects on current pressures and ways forward.

Friday 1, May 2026

Bohs Coops Launch With President Connolly

The Bohemian Cooperatives is launched in a celebration attended by President Connolly. Community Foundation Ireland is a proud philanthropic partner of Boh's FC. Check out the launch remarks by our Chief Executive, Denise Charlton.

Friday 1, May 2026

Philanthropy puts Ambition into Community Wealth Building

May Day reflections from Community Foundation Ireland Chief Executive Denise Charlton on the launch of the strategy for the new Bohemian Cooperatives in Dublin.