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As a charity, Community Finance Ireland provides loans exclusively to other Third Sector organisations such as community groups, charities, sports clubs, churches and social enterprises throughout the island of Ireland. Since 2001, CFI has committed more than €100 million to hundreds of organisations. As a registered charity, all profits generated by Community Finance Ireland are […]

This booklet is a great introduction to Community Finance Ireland, the organisations we have recently supported in the Republic of Ireland and details how we can help you with your funding requirements for your next community project.

Social Value Analysis is a qualified approach to quantifying not the things that have a market value arising from financial investments but also those that are more difficult to place a value on such as increased confidence, improved health or the benefits of living near to a community park. Social Value is the description of […]

If you are starting to prepare an application for your organisation, this checklist provides you with a quick summary of all the documents and actions you need to prepare in advance of submission.

If you are starting to prepare an application for your sports club, this checklist provides you with a quick summary of all the documents and actions you need to prepare in advance of submission.

Each year we create a spotlight of the progress of our business and the clients that made that year special. 2021 was no different – except the success was delivered whilst managing the impact of Covid. A 15 minute read that demonstrates the importance of Social Impact.

Community Finance Ireland strives to be a leader in environmental sustainability and believes that a successful future for our business and the clients we work with depends on the sustainability of our environment, communities and economies. Read our Sustainability Policy in full below.

This booklet is a great introduction to CFI and our team. It spotlights who works in your local region and some of the clients they have helped deliver on their dreams.