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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
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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
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 11h
Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community initiatives that are making a real difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland.

Apply to the Micro Community Investment Fund today.

https://communityfoundationni.org/grants/micro-community-investment-fund/
Apply to the Micro Community Investment Fund today.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 1d
It’s Talk Money Week - the perfect time to think about how your money can make a lasting difference.
Start a fund with CFNI and turn your giving into long-term community impact.

🔗 https://communityfoundationni.org/inspiring-generosity/start-a-fund/

#TalkMoneyWeek #Philanthropy #CFNI
https://communityfoundationni.org/inspiring-generosity/start-a-fund/
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 4d
𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗙𝗡𝗜 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿!
Visit our new Donate page to make a one-off or recurring donation. You can give generally or choose one of our specific funds, such as the Give Inc. Women’s Fund or the Inspiring Growth Fund.
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Donate to The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
Make a donation today. Your funds are helping individuals, families and organisations to make an impact and change lives.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 5d
It was great to visit Lisburn Downtown Centre and hear more about the impact of the Openreach Community Fund. 💙

The fund is helping local groups like Lisburn Downtown Centre support their community, build connections, and make a real difference in people’s lives.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 6d
This World Sustainability Day, we’re backing local climate action through our Climate Action Seed Fund - because small steps can grow into lasting change. 🌱
Learn how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/ClimateActionSeedFund
#WorldSustainabilityDay #CFNI #ClimateAction
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 8d
We’re excited to welcome Forton Umetsu to our Grants and Impact Committee! 🌟
It is great to have Forton on board and look forward to the contribution they’ll make as part of our Grants and Impact Committee.
Hear a little more about Forton in this short video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPZR...
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Lightyear Foundation @lightyear-fdn.bsky.social · 13d
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 14d
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 | 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

The fund will support projects addressing issues within the following theme areas:

- Children and teenagers
- Environment and living spaces
- Community Partnerships

Find out more about the fund, and apply here: bit.ly/CorbyKnoweCBF
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 | 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 Corby Knowe wind farm is located off the Parkgate Road, Kells, County Antrim. Projects requesting support must be located within 5km of the wind farm site. The fund will support projects addressing issues within the following theme areas: - Children and teenagers - Environment and living spaces - Community Partnerships Find out more about the fund, and apply here: https://bit.ly/CorbyKnoweCBF Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Supporting Communities
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 15d
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, which is located between Limavady and Coleraine.

Find out more and apply: bit.ly/DunbegCBF
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, which is located between Limavady and Coleraine. The Fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups that address the following areas: - Community cohesion and engagement - Energy efficiency and sustainability - Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community - Training and education - Environmental benefit - Economic benefit Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/DunbegCBF Derry City & Strabane District Council
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 15d
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

Just a few days left to apply to the Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund.

Find out more and apply here: 🔗 bit.ly/MonnaboyCBF
𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 Just a few days left to apply to the Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund. This fund is available to local community projects within 7km of the Monnaboy Wind Farm site, which is located off the Monnaboy Road, Greysteel. The fund aims to encourage: - Stronger, more inclusive communities by ensuring that local people have ownership and involvement in the design and delivery of the project - Partnership working with community, voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure a coordinated approach - Sustainable solutions that address local issues The fund will support projects addressing issues within the following theme areas: - Older people - Families with young children - Young people - Environment and living spaces Find out more and apply here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/MonnaboyCBF Derry City & Strabane District Council Acorn Farm NI Supporting Communities
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 20d
International Day of Rural Women

Through our NAUWU Programme, we’ve heard clearly how women in rural areas face unique challenges when it comes to health and wellbeing. That’s why we continue to call for a dedicated Women’s Health Strategy for Northern Ireland.

#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #NAUWU
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 21d
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 | 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐜𝐍𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲  👋

Caoimhin brings experience and passion for community impact to our work, helping ensure our funding reaches where it’s needed most.

Hear more from Caoimhin here.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 25d
At CFNI, we know that mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of strong communities.

We see every day how important it is for people to have somewhere to turn when times are tough. The projects we support help make that possible.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #Wellbeing #CommunitySupport #CFNI
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 26d
On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our donors who #TickTheBox.

You help us to help so many more! Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. 

#GiftAidAwarenessDay
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 27d
Three new Energia Community Benefit Funds are now open for applications!

🔹 Thornog Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/ThornogCBF25

🔹 Rathsherry Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/RathsherryCBF25

🔹 Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/LongMountainCBF25
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 28d
Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications!

Community organisations and charities within 6km of the wind farm in Swatragh, Co. Derry/Londonderry can apply for grants of up to £3,000.

Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/BrockaghboyCBF

#CommunitySupport #Sustainability #CFNI
Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications!
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 29d
💛 It’s International Week of Happiness at Work! 💛

From our wellbeing and volunteering days and flexible working approach, to team sessions focused on connection, creativity and purpose, we’re proud to make happiness and wellbeing part of how we work every day. 💙
Wellbeing basket Wellbeing Session with Wellbeing Pathway David volunteering with Belfast Hills on a volunteer day Jane from Vital Nutrition on our wellbeing day
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Oct 1
𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙁𝙉𝙄

We loved welcoming colleagues and speakers to our Diversity Training Day today.

From exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, to a wide-ranging session on racism and far-right politics, to deaf inclusion, and even a touch of magic 🎩, it was a day of learning and sharing.
Cara Marks - Neurodiversity session Stevie Nolan - Trademark session Ben Rayot - Magic session Emma Simmons - Deaf Inclusion session
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 30
A big thank you to Lisburn Downtown Centre for accommodating us during last week’s Seeing is Believing visit with Openreach. 👏

The group was funded through the Openreach Community Fund 2025 for their Creative Arts Together project.
CFNI, Openreach and Lisburn Downtown Centre James Burleigh Openreach with Lisburn Downtown Centre CFNI, Lisburn Downtown Centre, Sorcha Eastwood and Openreach
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 26
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🌱

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community initiatives that are making a real difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/edCw2WqS
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🌱 Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community initiatives that are making a real difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. Whether it’s improving financial wellbeing, boosting physical health, or supporting mental wellbeing, this fund aims to back local initiatives that strengthen communities and tackle the challenges of the rising cost of living. 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/edCw2WqS
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 25
Last but not least, we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Christo McConnell to the CFNI Board of Trustees.

Christo brings with him a depth of experience in supporting the voluntary and community sector and a strong commitment to strengthening communities across Northern Ireland.
Last but not least, we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Christo McConnell to the CFNI Board of Trustees. Christo brings with him a depth of experience in supporting the voluntary and community sector and a strong commitment to strengthening communities across Northern Ireland. We warmly welcome him to the Board and look forward to working together to strengthen our impact. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY3TDJhs
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 25
We’re excited to continue sharing news of our new Board of Trustees.

Ahead of our Board meeting later this afternoon, we are pleased to introduce you to two more Trustees, Stephen Rusk and Sarah Andrews.

We warmly welcome them to the CFNI Board.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY3TDJhs
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 23
𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

There are six Community Benefit Funds open for application on our website. 

Please visit our website to find out more about each fund and apply.

https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/

#Dunmore #CarnHill #CorbyKnowe #Cloonty #Dunbeg #Monnaboy
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 22
Ahead of our Board meeting this week, we are excited to announce the appointment of our newest Trustees.

First, we have EJ Havlin, Lekan Ojo-Okiji Abasi, and Adele Brown.

We are delighted to welcome them to the CFNI Board and look forward to the journey ahead together.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 19
Today, we attended Navigating Conversations about Migration, delivered by Katy Allen from Act Now NI.

The workshop encouraged open discussion and gave us practical tools for navigating complex conversations with confidence.

Thank you, Katy, for leading such an engaging and impactful session.
Katy Allen, CFNI Staff and NAUWU Are we exceptional slide WHY slide and Katy Allen Katy Allen and presentation