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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
£𝟯𝟴𝟮,𝟯𝟳𝟰 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭𝟳 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀

117 community groups have shared £382,374 in funding through 11 Community Benefit Funds since November, helping strengthen and uplift communities across the region.
January 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆.

The Bright Path Fund is focused on utilising the Private Rented Sector (PRS) to unlock homes for young people leaving care, alongside the provision of tenancy and mental health & wellbeing support.

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The Bright Path Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland
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January 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
🎉 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!
We’re excited to share that a brand‑new community fund has been launched to support grassroots groups across Lurgan and Craigavon, continuing the legacy of the former Goodyear Sports & Social Club.
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New Goodyear Community Fund Launched to support grassroots groups in Lurgan and Craigavon - Community Foundation Northern Ireland
A new community grant fund has been launched to support grassroots organisations across the greater Lurgan and Craigavon area, celebrating the legacy of the former Goodyear Sports & Social Club. Manag...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
📢 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: [email protected] 📧

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 [email protected] 

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
YouTube video by Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
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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