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Charities are not immune to Data Protection Commissioner Fines.

The recent €345m fine imposed on TikTok by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for breaches related to the processing of children's data is a stark reminder of the importance...

85% of Irish workers say they are more likely to consider a role in an...

A new study of 1,000 Irish workers reveals that 85% say they are more likely to consider a role in an organisation that supports a cause or charity and 81%...

January – June 2023

For this period, €21,196 was disbursed to twenty one individuals/ organisations across twelve counties who applied for grant support from the QIDN. The largest grant made was €6,500. The grants...

Charity Hack Returns on 15 September 2023

After the great success of the first Charity Hack during Fundraising Excellence Week 2023, Charities Institute Ireland is excited to announce that a second Charity Hack will take place on 15...

Nine out of 10 Irish adults donated to charity last year.

Charities Regulator study also finds: 80% say having trust and confidence in a charity is key before deciding to donate Strong public support for greater enforcement and checks by Regulator...

New guidance from the Charities Regulator on public benefit issued.

Public benefit is one of the three main requirements that an organisation must meet to be registered on the public Register of Charities. It's what makes charities different from other...

Charities Regulator – how to manage a crisis.

With public trust and confidence vital for the viability of charities, managing an unexpected crisis is critical to ensuring a charity can navigate and survive it. Our recently published guidance...

€10m Fund launched to support community and voluntary groups with energy costs

The Community & Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS) will assist charities and community and voluntary organisations with rising energy costs. https://www.charitiesinstituteireland.ie/news/charity-sector-news/497/497-10m-Fund-launched-to-support-community-and-voluntary-groups-with-energy-costs