Ireland

The Big Lottery Fund in Northern Ireland has opened a small grants programme, 'Culture for All', which will provide grants for community-based arts programmes.

The allocation of money from dormant bank accounts in Northern Ireland to community groups has taken a step closer after the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) announced that it has a preferred

The Community Foundation for Ireland made grants last year of €1.7 million, down from €2.2 million in 2010, according to its latest annual report.

The Association of Charitable Trusts Northern Ireland (ACF) is organising a mini conference on 18th and 19th October under the theme ‘Leadership for a Shared Future.’

The Coca Cola Thank You Fund in Ireland has shortlisted 45 projects from the nearly 300 which applied to the €125,000 fund available for 2012.

The European Central Bank has donated €110,500 to 17 charities across the euro area.

The Irish Cancer Society’s income in 2011 increased by nearly €4 million on the previous year, according to its latest annual report.

One of Ireland’s largest educational foundations, Trinity, increased its pledges in 2011, according to the latest financial report.

Barnardos Ireland has announced that it has taken the unprecedented step of closing its offices for a week due to financial pressures.

Vodafone Foundation Ireland has opened its World of Difference funding programme for 2012.