Individual giving, Ireland

Two leading Irish charities have reported contrasting fundraising fortunes in the last year.

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children says its flagship service, Childline, is in danger of closing because of a continuing drop in donations.

Irish-based charity Chernobyl Children International (CCI) has launched a fundraising campaign to raise €15 million.

The Ireland Funds has released guidance on setting up a Giving Circle for donors.

Face-to-face fundraisers in Ireland will soon need a garda permit to stop pedestrians and ask for donations.

Despite a fall in income in a number of key fundraising areas, the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) managed to maintain overall income figures, the charity's annual report for 2009 shows.

Homelessness charity Simon Community Northern Ireland has launched a new campaign entitled 'I have moved' to raise awareness and funding.

Development charity Concern Worldwide’s income in 2009 was down nearly €3 million on the previous year, according to its annual report.

As the Society of Vincent de Paul (SVP) launched its annual appeal coming up to Christmas it has revealed that its online donations are down 30% on the previous year.

Children's charity the Variety Club is to boost its fundraising by integrating text message donations as part of its latest fundraising campaign.