The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2024, which will provide funding to organisations delivering services and supports to people across the island of Ireland. Applications are open until 3rd May 2024.

Community Foundation Ireland publishes ‘A Sense of Place’ Local Election Manifesto. Councils are being urged to back the roll out of pilot local funds which would see private giving and public funding working together to deliver community services.

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Friends of the Earth, we invite you to join us for a day of enlightenment and empowerment at our Education Day event. This special occasion will be a culmination of insights, discussions, and reflections on the journey towards environmental justice and sustainability.

Community Impact Network does this through provision of Training, Mentoring, Governance & Best Practice, Collaboration & Technology support to members. Partnerships are developed between statutory, community and voluntary services which will enhance services for older people.

Big Brother / Peer Mentor required to befriend, support & help to build the confidence of a 19 year old young man who has been struggling with chronic pain & fatigue for sometime.

Whether it's about experiencing dance for the first time, meeting like-minded people or starting a new career path - volunteering puts you at the heart of it all.

This year-long course is intended for people from a variety of disciplines who are intending, beginning, or already practising supervisors. Professionally accredited by IACP, this course is designed to enable individuals to extend their understanding and knowledge of supervision, incorporating theoretical inputs with opportunities for group discussion and experiential exercises.

Charity Trustee Speed-Dating is the board recruitment event of the year, providing an excellent opportunity for charities to streamline their board recruitment by meeting face-to-face with enthusiastic candidates who are looking to give their skills, time, and expertise to a cause they are passionate about.

The ‘Whole Wild World’ Tour, a unique initiative by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, will begin a 1,400km journey from Malin Head to Mizen Head on Monday, 15th April, bringing over 35 much-loved authors and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural events along the west coast over a two-week tour.

National Learning Network is a progressive leader in the delivery of personalised education, training, and development opportunities for people with disabilities or people requiring additional supports throughout Irish communities. Visit us to in Navan to commence your journey.

Diabetes Ireland is thrilled to introduce the newly updated “Living well with Type 2 Diabetes” booklet. This resource serves as a valuable guide for individuals and families affected by Type 2 diabetes, offering easily understandable information from diagnosis to daily management to promote a healthy lifestyle.

At the launch of 65 Roses Day, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) called for increased Government funding for fertility support, assessment and treatment for people living with cystic fibrosis across the country. Ambassador Rosanna Davison announced an overall fund-raising target of €300,000 to help fund services for people with cystic fibrosis.

Join VSI at our in-person meetup on Saturday, 27th April from 14:00 until 16:00! This month, we will be discussing the topic of Food Waste, and will hear from speakers including Tony Daly, of developmenteducation.ie

Call for Research Participants in a research study that explores stress, e-cigarette use and its risk factors: stress, social influence and access, for a master's Degree in Applied psychology.

Join this one-day online workshop for a compassionate exploration into the journey of loss and grief associated with caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. This workshop is suitable for professionals and caregivers involved in supporting families caring for a child with a life-limiting illness.

We offer a small number of scholarships up to the value of €3,000 each to make education in end-of-life and bereavement care accessible to multiple disciplines (nursing, medicine, allied health professionals and others).

We wish to recruit and train Support volunteers to expand our community Outreach service. You will be part of a team who support people who are deafblind in a variety of ways.

Are you looking for experience in a social context with children this summer? Volunteer with us for 6 days over a 5 week summer programme of fun and adventure for children.

This survey is designed to further explore some of the topics covered in our “Lived Experience of Intercountry Adoption” interviews, which were conducted in 2023. It is anonymous, and it takes 5-7 minutes to complete.

The Communities Integration Fund enables community-based organisations across Ireland to build on their vital work in reaching out to, and helping to, integrate migrants into local communities. Successful organisations will receive grant funding of €1,000 – €5,000 to support local integration initiatives.

The aim of this in person training is to provide a trauma-informed toolkit to support women looking to rebuild their financial wellbeing and take back control of their financial futures after being subjected to domestic abuse and coercive control.

This project showcases the creative talents of ATD Ireland community activists along with members of Zero Waste Alliance Ireland, Doras Bui family resource centre, Misean Cara three2six project and Matt Talbot Community Trust and activists from ATD Guatemala.

Behind the scenes of the UCD Festival, over 800 people – alumni, students, staff and people from the local community – collaborate to bring the festival to life and make it an exciting, diverse and vibrant event for all to enjoy.

Workshops are informal and relaxed. They are facilitated by people with both lived life experience of mental health difficulties, and people with experience of working in various mental health arenas. A comprehensive Wellness Workbook to support you in maintaining your daily wellness is included.

The purpose of the event is to promote awareness around stroke, aphasia and brain injury; rehab and recovery, support for family and carers, risks and prevention, healthy lifestyle, medical advancements in various treatments and stroke survivor stories. There is no entry fee but registration is necessary.