Foundation News:
The following items summarise news and activities at The Community Foundation for Ireland. More detailed information is available at the Media Centre.
News 2009:
December 2009: The Season of Giving arrives as the Community Foundation announce the Winners of the Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2009
The Community Foundation for Ireland was in festive spirit at this year’s Annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards held this afternoon, 2nd December 2009 at a luncheon in Dublin. Three exceptional Irish individuals were honoured for their philanthropic work both within Ireland and abroad. For more information click here
October 2009: New Fund at The Community Foundation
The Chello Foundation (Ireland) Fund was set up in October 2009 by communications and broadband provider UPC. Its focus is on providing funding for educational scholarships to children affected by HIV and AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. The goal is to help the poorest of the poor to help themselves and their communities. To find out more, visit www.chellofoundation.org
September 2009: The Community Foundation is featured on RTE’s Nationwide
The Community Foundation for Ireland, recently was featured on RTE’s Nationwide Programme. The show which aired August 30th was entirely dedicated to the philanthropic work of the Foundation and promoted its annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards. It attracted an audience of over 300,000 views and featured interviews with Tina Roche, CEO of the Community Foundation. Deadline for nominations for the awards is September 23rd. Click here to view the show
September 2009: Launch of 2008 Annual Report
The Community Foundation for Ireland has launched its 2008 annual report. Among the 2008 highlights were:
▪ An increase in the permanent endowment fund to almost €23million
▪ Grants of almost €1million made
▪ 455 projects supported among charities across Ireland and even overseas
▪ 11 new funds established.
To read more click here
June 2009: 2009 Philanthropist of the Year Awards
The Community Foundation for Ireland, a leading organisation dedicated to the development of philanthropy in Ireland is, today, calling all Irish people to recognise the work of philanthropy and to send in their nominations for the Irish Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2009. Click here for more information
June 2009: Report on Family Philanthropy
A new report on family philanthropy in Britain was recently launched. ‘Natural Philanthropists: Findings of the Family Business Philanthropy and Social Responsibility Inquiry’ fills a much needed gap in an area which has been under-researched. Click here for a copy of the report. The report was prepared for The Community Foundation Network and The Institute of Family Business.
June 2009: Philanthropy Matters
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Summer newsletter – Philanthropy Matters, Advisor Update has details of a June 24 seminar on philanthropy, the relevance of community foundations for charitable bequests and details of recently funded projects and more... To read the full newsletter click here
May 2009: Philanthropy Matters Spring / Summer 2009
Welcome to the Spring / Summer edition of ‘Philanthropy Matters’. This issue features information on a new fund for marginalised women, inspirational examples of projects funded and ideas to support new cause, details of our next seminar on June 24 as well as other national and international philanthropy matters. To view click here
April 2009: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Update Spring 2009
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Spring newsletter – Philanthropy Matters, Advisor Update has details of new donations to and funds established at The Community Foundation, an international expert’s viewpoint on family wealth and philanthropy and more... To read the full newsletter click here
‘Community Foundations – A Resource for Irish Charities and Communities’
This event is for anyone involved in charities at a senior executive or board level and will focus on how community foundations are a resource for local communities and charities in Ireland. Topics to be covered will include:
• Examples of how and why community foundations act as neutral local convenors
• Impact of small and strategic grants – case study (participant tbc)
• Introduction to organisation endowment funds
• Introduction to how Irish charities with overseas donors can provide tax relief to such donors
• Launch of the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year awards.
Barbara McInnes President & CEO of The Community Foundation of Ottawa will be among the speakers. Established in 1987, the foundation makes annual grants of c$5million in 2009 from its endowment of c$100million.
When: Wednesday, June 24
Starts: 10.15 for 10.30am, over by 12.00
Where: McCann FitzGerald, Solicitors, Riverside One, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
To book: Tel: 01 874 7354 or email events@foundation.ie – refer to Charities event
Philanthropy and the Wealth Adviser - Seminar Tuesday, May 19 @ 7.45 for 8am
The next philanthropy breakfast seminar for advisers takes place on May 19 in the new HSBC building at Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2. The Community Foundation has teamed up with The European Association for Philanthropy and Giving (EAPG) for this event. Any bookings should be made directly with EAPG – please email sue@eapg.org.uk . For initial queries, please call Niall O'Sullivan on 01 874 7354. For full details, click here
Paul Knox is Head of UK Wealth Advisory Services at the JP Morgan Private Bank in London which he joined in February 2006. As part of this role, he has responsibility for the Bank's philanthropic initiatives. A solicitor by profession, Paul joined JP Morgan from Ernst and Young LLP where he was a Director and Head of the Private Client Services group in London. Throughout his career Paul has always had a significant interest in advising both donors and charities on a wide range of tax and legal issues, and he has acted as adviser to a wide variety of donors wishing to establish charities both in the UK and overseas. Whilst at Ernst and Young LLP, he also acted as adviser to national charities on the tax efficient structuring of their trading activities and other ancillary problematic tax issues for UK charities. Paul is a trustee of the European Association for Philanthropy and Giving (EAPG).
News – Cathal McCarthy is 2009 Monaghan Person of the Year
The Co Monaghan Fund Chair, Cathal McCarthy was named Rehab Monaghan Man of the Year at an event in Monaghan on April 3. Cathal, a developer by trade, has been an amazing community activist and voluntary fundraiser for many a year. Though now living in Co Meath he has never forgotten his Ballybay roots and continues to be involved in many important initiatives for the Monaghan, including being a founder member of The Co Monaghan Fund. The Community Foundation for Ireland extends its congratulations to Cathal and is very proud to be associated with him.
February 2009: The Community Foundation for Ireland launches a new grants scheme for marginalised women
The Community Foundation for Ireland today launched a new nationwide fund, the OLC Ireland Trust Fund, and has called for applications from registered charities and not for profit organisations around Ireland who work with marginalised women.
The OLC Ireland Trust Fund is managed by The Community Foundation for Ireland on behalf of The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity. The Fund will endeavour to support projects that most closely respond to issues concerning addictions, prostitution, trafficking, violence and abuse of women. The goal of the fund is to provide resources which will help educate, develop and enhance the lives and dignity of marginalised women. Please click here for the Press Release
News 2008:
December 2008: The Community Foundation for Ireland announces the winners of The Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2008
The Community Foundation for Ireland today announced the winners of the second annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards. Declan Ryan was named Philanthropist of the Year - Ireland and Jane Corboy was awarded Philanthropist of the Year – International.
This year the Community Foundation for Ireland added a new category to the awards - Philanthropist of the Year – Local, which was awarded to Limerick man, Ralph Parkes. This new award honours individuals who have made a significant impact in their own local community or at a regional level in Ireland. Click here for more details>>
December 2008: Philanthropy Matters Advisor Update Winter 2008
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s Winter newsletter – Philanthropy Matters, Advisor Update includes the results of the 2008 Philanthropist of the Year Awards, articles on the increasing inclusion of philanthropy advice in wealth management and new developments in Ireland’s only county fund.To read the full newsletter click here
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