Community Foundation News

Welcoming our new Peace Impact Programme Development Officer

29 Mar 2021

Welcoming our new Peace Impact Programme Development Officer

Shauna Deery has been appointed PIP Programme (Peace Impact Programme) Development Officer at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland based in Derry.  She will be…

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Welcoming outdoor sport back this week

29 Mar 2021

Welcoming outdoor sport back this week

As grassroots sport once again begins its phased return in NI it is now essential we use the power of sport to build back better for our young people, who have been…

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Little Stranger by DU Dance

25 Mar 2021

Little Stranger by DU Dance

Jane Coyle, writer and originator of the project, little Stranger shares with us how the project came about and her passion to change individuals perceptions of migrant…

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Always in our hearts

24 Mar 2021

Always in our hearts

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and long-standing Trustee of the Foundation, Fred (David) Bass. Fred played a huge role at the Foundation,…

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Young Enterprise NI inspire students into STEM careers

10 Mar 2021

Young Enterprise NI inspire students into STEM careers

Techies in Residence (TiR) has supported over 25 groups since its inception and is focused on creating powerful change within communities through digital technology. We…

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Acorn Giving Circle empowering women

8 Mar 2021

Acorn Giving Circle empowering women

International Women’s Day, 8th March, is celebrated globally sharing the outstanding achievements of women building a future that is sustainable, peaceful and inclusive.…

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Women In Philanthropy 

8 Mar 2021

Women In Philanthropy 

On this International Women’s Day (8th March) let’s celebrate the women in philanthropy in NI, their leadership and the increasing impact they make. Women are most…

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Fáilte roimh an Chiste Ultach/Welcome to the Ultach Fund

8 Mar 2021

Fáilte roimh an Chiste Ultach/Welcome to the Ultach Fund

The Community Foundation is delighted to welcome The Ultach Fund to its family of managed funds. The original Iontaobhas Ultach Trust was established in 1989 to promote the…

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RTE Toy Show Appeal open for applications 

5 Mar 2021

RTE Toy Show Appeal open for applications 

The Foundation are thrilled to be part of the first-ever RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Before Christmas, the show aired and together you helped raise just over €6.6 million to…

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Henry Gill’s Charity opens for applications

2 Mar 2021

Henry Gill’s Charity opens for applications

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland has opened the Gills Charity Fund for applications (1st March 2021) from groups supporting older people in the Carrickfergus…

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DFC Minster and DAERA Officials meet community champions

1 Mar 2021

DFC Minster and DAERA Officials meet community champions

Today (1st March 2021) Communities Minster Deirdre Hargey, Paul Donnelly, Director of Rural Affairs Division and Gerard Treacy, Head of Branch – Rural Affairs West,…

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