The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is your largest local, independent funder supporting over 1,000 organisations.
The Community Foundation want to see a place where generosity and fairness changes lives, communities flourish, and everyone feels they belong. We are committed to making grants in a way that reflects the realities facing charities now and for the foreseeable future.
Our mission is to work hand in hand with communities to build a better future, we work closely with funders and donors across these islands to encourage and secure diverse funding streams, particularly independent and transformational funding into the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland.
Set up a fund
Setting up a fund through the Community Foundation is similar to having your own charitable trust but without the hassle of administration.
Apply for funding
Find all our open grants here with details on the types of projects we support, who’s eligible and how to apply.
Community Foundation Northern Ireland’s impact in 2024/25
Our impact in numbers
Grants created:
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Funds distributed:
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Lives affected:
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Our funders
Our funds are supported by a range or organisations and individuals from across the country.
Who we have funded
Your funds are helping individuals, families and organisations to give with impact and change lives.
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Ebrington
Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6GZ- Tel: +44 (0) 28 7137 1547
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