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Working hand in hand with communities to build a better future.
We want to see a place where generosity and fairness changes lives, communities flourish, and everyone feels they belong. #InspiringGenerosity #AchievingImpact
📢 A new partnership between the Randal Foundation and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland will support local projects tackling poverty and helping women and children at immediate risk of harm.
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New fund launched with Randal Foundation to address poverty and assist women at risk - Community Foundation Northern Ireland
A funding partnership between the Randal Foundation and the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland will see the launch of a new fund for local groups who are working to address local poverty or in ...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:44 AM
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 £𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝.
This fund is available for local community projects within a 6-mile radius of the wind farm.
Learn more and apply on our website:
🔗 communityfoundationni.org/grants/cregg...
January 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
We'd love to hear your feedback about applying for a grant from us.

If you have something important you think we should know, please email us at: grantsfeedback@communityfoundationni.org 📧

You can also find ways to do this on our homepage carousel and on our Grants FAQs here: bit.ly/3Q1cCpx
Grant application FAQs and - Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Grant application FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about projects we will and will not fund, what you need to apply for a grant and more
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January 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
We’re pleased to be working with The Randal Foundation to deliver this new grant for Northern Ireland!

Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support grassroots projects that save or significantly improve lives.

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January 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
🚨 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 🚨
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Goodyear Community Fund, a grant-making initiative designed to support grassroots organisations in the Greater Lurgan and Craigavon area.
Apply: bit.ly/GoodyearCF
January 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM
𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

To learn more about how we can support your philanthropic journey, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at giving@communityfoundationni.org 

https://communityfoundationni.org/inspiring-generosity/your-guide-to-giving/
January 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM
2025 Grant Highlights

A year of empowering change and investing in projects that strengthen local communities!

#Impact2025 #CFNIGrants #BuildingBetterTogether
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Happy New Year! 🌟 

We're excited to kick off 2026 and look forward to making this year unforgettable together.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Grants Highlights of 2025

Celebrating a year of funding impactful projects and supporting local communities!

#YearInReview #CFNIGrants #CommunitySupport
December 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Grants Highlights ✨

Let’s celebrate the difference we’ve made together this year!

#CFNIHighlights #GrantsThatMatter #YearInReview #CommunityImpact
December 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Grants in Focus ✨

2025 has been an incredible year for community funding. Take a look at the impact we’ve created together!

#CFNIGrants #YearInReview #MakingADifference
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
✨ What a year!

2025 was an incredible year for grant-making. 💙

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and can’t wait to share some of the headline highlights next week. Stay tuned! 👀

#CFNI #Philanthropy #Impact
December 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

🎄 🎅 🤶 🎁 🦌 🛷 🌟 ⛄ ❄️ 🕯️ 🍪 🥛 🧦 🕰️ 🎶 🦌🛷 🌲 🥂 🍬 🌠
December 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎄✨ CFNI Christmas Office Closure! ✨🎄
Our office will close earlier than normal today and reopen on 2nd Jan. During this time, we hope you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones. We look forward to continuing to make an impact together in 2026! 🌟
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December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Throwback to World Food Day! 🌍🧄

We loved being at Acorn Farm NI with Deputy Mayor Ald. Niree McMorris, Foyle Food Bank, Strabane Community Partnership, and Knockavoe School, where the children rolled up their sleeves and planted garlic 🧄.

Watch the video and relive the day! 🎥

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Acorn Farm Knockavoe School
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December 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒄 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅

Callie Persic shares why she became a member and how this incredible circle is making a real difference for women in our community. 

👉 https://bit.ly/GiveIncJoin

#GiveInc #WomensFund #EmpowerWomen #JoinTheCircle #CommunityFoundationNorthernIreland
December 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Tune in to The Mark Patterson Show shortly! 🎙️

Hear from representatives from Acorn Farm NI about the amazing 'I Can Grow' programme - including our very own Shauna Kelpie! 🙌 🌱🥕🍅🥦

Don’t miss this chat about growing fresh produce and building community! 🌽🍓🥬

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December 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Applications are open for Acorn Farm NI's 'I Can Grow' Programme.
The ‘I Can Grow’ Programme is back for 2026! This fantastic initiative helps people and families in the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane areas grow their own fresh, healthy vegetables at home. communityfoundationni.org/applications...
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Team Christmas Party Alert! 🎄

The CFNI team is out this afternoon celebrating together at our Christmas party! 🥳

We’ll be back and ready to assist you tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
December 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱.

The fund has been established to ensure that the Crighshane and Church Hill wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant social and economic benefits to the local community.
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
✨🎄 The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal is Back Tonight! 🎄✨

Tonight, let's make even more magic happen. Tune into the #RTEToyShowAppeal and help raise vital funds to support local children’s charities once again.

📺 Watch, give, and be part of something truly special. https://www.rte.ie/toy-show-appeal
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Check out our directory of women's groups and community organisations buff.ly/94k1Q4C We have members based in every council area in NI
December 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🌐 💻

Find out more: communityfoundationni.org/grants/the-i...
December 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎉 Amazing news from the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards!
We’re pleased to share that £5,191.10 has been raised for the Openreach Community Fund thanks to your incredible generosity.
Thank you! Together, we’re making a difference.
#OpenreachCommunityFund #BelTelPropertyAwards
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This year’s theme focuses on fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress. Disability inclusion encompasses all aspects of social, economic, cultural, and political life.

Read more here: www.un.org/en/observanc...
December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM