Social enterprise model and ‘confederal’ working needed in older people’s sector. Organisations providing publicly funded services for older people need to develop their strategic approach towards a more unified system of health and social care – and which is in line with Sláintecare.

Projects reflecting the ambitions and values of late South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, have been announced by Community Foundation Ireland to coincide with world-wide events to mark his legacy.

Research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with poorer mental health in older people.

Stark new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has revealed that rising temperatures, due to climate change, will increase emergency inpatient hospitalisations during summer months in Ireland by 9.4% from 2021 to 2040.

A new study, conducted by Indecon Economic Consultants and published by HUGG, the national suicide bereavement charity, shows that the true rate of suicide in Ireland is significantly higher than is currently being reported.

Irish Council for International Students has launched #SpeakOutAgainstRacism! We have developed information and video material explaining what racism is, your rights, where to report a racist incident, and why we must call out racism.

Highest ever contacts to National Rape Crisis Helpline in 2023. Last year, the National Rape Crisis Helpline recorded over 18,600 contacts which is the highest level ever in Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s 45-year history. This and other data are detailed in DRCC’s annual report.

The lives of children across Ireland will be improved in multiple ways through 122 RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grants announced, which were made possible by the generosity of viewers of last November’s Late Late Toy Show. €3.6million in 122 grants to benefit 1.1million children in every county in Ireland.

Irish philanthropic giving on climate and nature is growing faster than global trends and is providing strategic support to communities and key projects, including in the areas of law and policy, according to a new report by Community Foundation Ireland.

Any nonprofit organisation in Ireland, whether a charity, company, sports club or community association, can enter its annual report and financial statements into the Awards for free and it will receive individual feedback to help improve future annual reports. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in November.

Barnardos commissioned Amarach Research to carry out a nationally representative survey with 1,000 parents/guardians with children aged under 18 in their care. The survey was carried out in April 2024. We also discussed cost of living issues directly with parents in over 10 Barnardos services across the country.