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Every Generation Needs Help and New Romanian Church is Leading the Way
Every Generation Needs Help & a new Romanian Church is leading the way and Future Generations ...
Social Finance: Utilised by 50% of Social Economy surveyed
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Supporting Social Enterprises with Unique Experiences and Gift Ideas in Munster this Festive Season
The festive season is a time for reflection, for love and cheer, for making memories and spending ...
Supporting Social Enterprises with Unique Experiences and Gift Ideas in Ulster this Festive Season
The festive season is a time for reflection, for love and cheer, for making memories and spending ...
Supporting Social Enterprises with Unique Experiences and Gift Ideas in Leinster this Festive Season
The festive season is a time for reflection, for love and cheer, for making memories and spending ...
Supporting Social Enterprises with Unique Experiences and Gift Ideas in Connacht this Festive Season
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Men’s Health Awareness Month- Taking Care of Your Mental Health
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Introducing Our Board: Amanda Zahringer
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Aodh Ruadh GAA Club Winning with Funding from Community Finance Ireland
– Community Finance Ireland delivers €1.6million in support for Donegal community ...
Community Changemakers creating space for everyone in Boher
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Cycling in Galway made Easier
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Unique Experiences in Derry~Londonderry this Halloween Break
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New Report Values the Third Sector’s Input to NI Economy at £2.4bn
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Social Finance is Not another Grant
Social Finance: is Not another Grant and the awareness of how social finance and grants differ is ...
Investing in rescue vehicles puts North West Mountain Rescue Team on the right track
Community Finance Ireland makes £340,000 available to water and mountain rescue schemes in Northern ...
New Head of Community Finance Ireland (ROI) is appointed
Wexford local Barry Symes brings wealth of financial expertise to local communities across the ...
Unique Experiences in Donegal
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Social Finance: What’s the point?
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Top Ten Fundraising Ideas as heard from GAA Clubs across the island
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Community Finance Ireland Annual Report Launches and 76 Community and Social Enterprises Avail of Social Finance in 2021
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Getting a Yes to Your Social Finance Application is Easier When You Know the Top Tips in Advance
Social finance is a unique form of funding. It helps communities and social enterprises make ...
The Uniqueness of Hybrid Working is Different for Everyone
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Community Finance Ireland Thrilled to Work with Foyle Women’s Aid On Their Dress for Success Project
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Community Finance Ireland Delighted to Support Refugees Ireland
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Every Effort Helps the Larger Climate Change Challenges
Our all island team are very aware that every small step can help the enormous challenges that ...
Saying Goodbye to 2021 and Thank You to the 71 Change makers who secured £5.3m (€6.2m) this year
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Community Finance Ireland continues on its drive for Social Impact as it Supports Local Charity Limerick Gateway to Education
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Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Emmett O’Hara
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Donal Traynor
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Lita Notte
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Nicky McElhatton
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Pauline Carolan
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Barry Symes
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Terri Martin
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Phelim Sharvin
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
New Belfast Headquarters Signals Ongoing Confidence in the Needs of the Sector
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Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Nora Keogh
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Peter Smyth
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Meet Our Sports Change-Makers: Anne Graham
At Community Finance Ireland 37% of our loan portfolio is made up of organisations from the sporting ...
Community Finance Ireland Launch New €5m All-Island Sports Fund to support the next generation of heroes
Ireland has celebrated a summer of sporting success at national and international level, but when we ...
Community Finance Ireland Launch New £5m All-Island Sports Fund in Anticipation of Increased Demand from Sports Clubs
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Community Finance Ireland Annual Report Launches and 169 Community and Social Enterprise Projects Avail of Social Finance in 2020
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Join Us For Our Webinar | Financial As Well As Physical Fitness Is Key To Success
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Meet Our Change-Makers: Phelim Sharvin
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Have your say about how Social Enterprises are financed in Ireland today
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Meet Our Change Makers: Barry Symes
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Meet Our Change-Makers: Peter Smyth
At Community Finance Ireland we take a hands-on approach when it comes to working with our clients. ...
Meet Our Change-Makers: Anne Graham
At Community Finance Ireland we take a hands-on approach when it comes to working with our clients. ...
Community Finance Ireland Launch €/£10m All-Island Recovery Loan Fund
Community Finance Ireland has today (24 June 2021) announced a £/€10 million All-Island Recovery ...
Meet Our Change Makers: Emmett O’Hara
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Join Us For Our Webinar | The Road Back Offers Opportunities
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Congratulations to Fort Dunree Donegal
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Minister Deirdre Hargey announces release of £7.5 million to support NI based charities
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Community Finance Ireland appoints new Associate Director for the Republic of Ireland
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Audrey Murray, MBE
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Community Finance Ireland appoints new CEO
Dónal Traynor pledges social finance solutions for every community across the island of Ireland. ...
Community Finance Ireland Invests in Wicklow Communities
Tinahely Community Sports Hall, Arklow Gerladine’s Ballymoney GAA Club and Hillside ...
Hello Change-makers – We are Open for CBILS applications
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Community Finance Ireland Invested €30 million in Communities Over Four Year Period
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NI Communities Open For Business as CVSE Sector Funding at Record Level
A leading social finance provider has recorded its highest ever level of funding for the community, ...
Community Finance Ireland Welcomes New Funding Initiatives for Community Sector
Community Finance Ireland, the fastest-growing social finance provider across Ireland and the UK, ...
Unprecedented Challenges
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FEBEA Hold Board Meeting in Belfast
The European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers (FEBEA) held a board meeting ...
Community Finance Ireland Receives An All Star Accreditation for Customer Excellence
Community Finance Ireland were awarded the coveted All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation at an ...
Funding boost for Arts-based Social Enterprise
A unique social enterprise in Derry is offering art and wellbeing programmes for people with severe ...
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