The Community Foundation Northern Ireland - local charitable foundation

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Connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Inspiring Generosity

We advise individuals, families and businesses on giving, philanthropy and funding, helping you find the best way to support the issues and causes that inspire you.

Achieving Impact

Our grants and programmes are accessible to those who need them, equipping and empowering the local community to create change.

What We Do

In a society where everyone can prosper and live in peace; we encourage and support those who want to give and empower the local community to effect change.

40 Years of Inspiring Generosity

In 2019 we celebrated 40 years of connecting people who care with causes that matter. Since 1979 we have awarded over £110 million in grants to individuals & local communities working to inspire generosity and achieve impact.

What We Do

In a society where everyone can prosper and live in peace; we encourage and support those who want to give and empower the local community to effect change.

40 Years of Inspiring Generosity

Start A Fund

Setting up a fund through the Community Foundation is similar to having your own charitable trust but without the hassle of administration.

Our Impact

In the last 40 years, we have awarded over £100 million in grants to individuals & local communities.

Apply For A Grant

Find all our open grants here with details on the types of projects we support, who’s eligible and how to apply.

17 Apr 2025

RiverRidge – Rethinking Community Impact with new Environmental Trust Fund

RiverRidge, as the most innovative waste and resource management operation in Northern Ireland has developed a new trust in partnership with the Community Foundation for…

Fund & Grant News

16 Apr 2025

14 Newry Groups Awarded Grants by Brian Conlon Foundation

14 local groups in the Newry area are set to receive grants from the Brian Conlon Foundation, supporting a wide range of programmes — from youth therapy and inclusive…

Fund & Grant News

24 Mar 2025

Connected Funders Event Highlights Opportunities for Collaborative Investment in Northern Ireland

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland (CFNI) hosted the ’Connected Funders – Building the Future, Together’ on March 20th, 2025, to foster greater…

Foundation News

In the last 40 years, we have awarded over £100 million in grants to individuals & local communities.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is a local, independent charitable foundation. We help communities in need, drive social change and change lives through impactful grantmaking and delivering innovative programmes.

Supporting bespoke giving and providing philanthropic advice we are a trusted, secure means through which donors choose how, when and where to give and we provide a range of management and grant making services for charitable funds.