Island of Ireland
Leading grantmaking on the ground, The Ireland Funds on the island of Ireland bridges worldwide philanthropy with deep local knowledge, ensuring generosity reaches the communities and causes where it can make the greatest difference.
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Island of Ireland
The Ireland Funds connects philanthropy with purpose, partnering with organisations and communities to create lasting change.
As part of The Ireland Funds’ global network, our team in Dublin plays a unique dual role. We engage with donors, partners and supporters across the island while also serving as the grantmaking and programmes centre of expertise for our worldwide network.
Through our deep local knowledge, trusted relationships and decades of experience, we identify opportunities where support can make the greatest difference.
Registered Charity Number: 20028138
CHY Number: 10798
Companies Registration Number: 160956
Connect your Philanthropy with Impact
A donation to The Ireland Funds helps invest in organisations delivering positive change across the island of Ireland.
Whether you are making a one-time gift or planning your long-term giving, our team can help you create a philanthropic approach aligned with your interests.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds provide a flexible way to manage charitable giving over time. Donors can recommend grants from their Donor Advised Fund to support The Ireland Funds’ programmes and initiatives, helping advance the causes and communities they care about.
To discuss your philanthropic goals or learn more about our work across the island of Ireland, please contact Siobhán Gallagher at sgallagher@irelandfunds.org or +353 (0)1 662 7878.
Impact Stories
No Mind Left Behind
Across the island of Ireland there are promising and talented young people who need an opportunity to access and thrive in third-level education. This initiative provides financial support so they can attend college — and stay there.
PeacePlayers Northern Ireland
PeacePlayers Northern Ireland uses the power of sport to break down barriers between young people from divided communities.
Irish Dogs For the Disabled
Irish Dogs for the Disabled improves the lives of children and adults living with physical disabilities in Ireland.
Our Team
Siobhán Gallagher
Executive Director
Nicki Lynch
Head of Operations
Hannah Brogan
Communications Manager
Emma Hennessy
Grants Manager
Ciara Austin
Programmes Manager
Areej Tawil
Grants & Education Associate
Laura Redmond
Financial Controller
Louise Barrett
Young Leaders Coordinator and Communications Executive
Niamh Buckley
Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors
Chair
Gary McGann
Chair
Sicon Ltd
Aon Investment Holdings Ireland Ltd
Aviva Stadium
Board Members
Brendan McDonagh
Deputy Chair
AIB Group plc.
Chair
PEAL Capital Group
Tina McKenzie MBE
CEO
Staffline Ireland
Angela H. Moore CBE
Vice Chair
Virginia Distillery Co.
Paul O’Donnell
Partner
Schroders Greencoat
Gerard Ryan
Partner
William Fry
Anna Scally
Partner
KPMG
Andrew Trimble
Senior Director
Teamworks
Claire Cronin
Founder
Cronin Partners
Corporate Partners
Gallery
Young Leaders
The Ireland Funds Young Leaders program cultivates an emerging generation of philanthropists in cities around the world, while providing a networking forum.
Find out how you can get involved with our Young Leaders on the island of Ireland by contacting lbarrett@irelandfunds.org.
Governance
The Ireland Funds is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance to ensure full transparency in how we operate. We are fully compliant with all relevant Irish Charity legislation and regulatory frameworks.
The Ireland Funds is:
- Fully compliant with the Charities Governance Code as set out by the Charities Regulator in 2018
- Signed up to the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public
- We have adopted the use of Charities SORP (FRS102) in our financial statements
- We fully embrace the work of the Charities Regulatory Authority
The Governance Code
The Ireland Funds is fully compliant with the Charities Regulator’s Governance Code. In 2020, our Board conducted a review of our organisation’s compliance in accordance with the six principles and standards outlined in the Governance Code. We can confirm that our organisation is committed to all principles and standards outlined in the Code. We commit to reviewing our organisational practice in line with the recommended actions for each principle annually.
The Six Principles of Charity Governance are:
1. Advancing its charitable purpose
2. Behaving with integrity
3. Leading people
4. Exercising control
5. Working effectively
6. Being accountable and transparent
Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public (the ‘Guidelines’)
The Ireland Funds is fully committed to achieving the standards contained within the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations Fundraising from the Public. The Guidelines exist to improve fundraising practice, promote high levels of accountability and transparency by organisations fundraising from the public, provide clarity and assurances to donors and prospective donors about the organisations they support. The Ireland Funds has considered the Guidelines and believe we meet the standards it sets out.
The Ireland Funds Public Compliance Statement
The Ireland Funds Complaints and Feedback Procedure for Fundraising
The Ireland Funds Donor Charter for Fundraising
The Ireland Funds has been awarded Triple Lock membership by the Charities Institute Ireland, demonstrating our commitment to best practice in all aspects of financial transparency, ethical fundraising and governance.
The Charities Regulatory Authority
The Ireland Funds is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority and embrace its work.
Registered Charity Number: 20028138
CHY Number: 10798
Companies Registration Number: 160956
Financial Statements & Privacy Policy
General Contact
Hannah Brogan
Communications Manager
Denshaw House
121-122 Baggot Street Lower,
Dublin 2, Ireland
+353-1-662-7878
Grants Contact
Emma Hennessy
Grants Manager
Denshaw House
121-122 Baggot Street Lower,
Dublin 2, Ireland
+353-1-662-7878
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