Year: 2024

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January – December 2024

For this period, €108,174 was disbursed to thirty-three individuals/ organisations across thirteen counties who applied for grant support from the QIDN. The largest grant made was €12,000. The grants covered...

Public encouraged to check the Register of Charities before donating this Christmas.

Christmas is a really important time of the year for charities when it comes to fundraising. Research from the Charities Regulator highlights that the public expect all proceeds from events...

Statutory investigation into ISPCA concludes.

The inspectors appointed by the Charities Regulator to carry out an investigation into the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a Company Limited by Guarantee t/a the ISPCA...

Charities Regulator appoints new Chief Executive, Madeleine Delaney

Minister of State Joe O’Brien TD, with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, has approved the appointment of Madeleine Delaney as Chief Executive of the Charities Regulator. The appointment was...

Charities received more than €1m from court poor box last year.

Payments are predominantly made at the discretion of District Court judges in minor, non-violent criminal cases with no custodial sentence. Hundreds of charities located throughout the 26 counties received poor-box money...

In Memoriam: Micheál Sheridan, A Pillar of the Charity Sector.

Micheál's unwavering commitment to the charity sector and his impactful work as CEO of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation have left a lasting legacy. Micheál was not only the CEO...

January – June 2024

For this period, €46,989 was disbursed to seventeen individuals/ organisations across twelve counties who applied for grant support from the QIDN. The largest grant made was €10,000. The grants covered...

Pan European Nonprofit Pulse Report 2024 reveals how nonprofits are facing greatest challenges ahead.

The report illustrates that raising adequate funds remains a pivotal challenge for European nonprofits. Economic crisis significantly impacted fundraising & service delivery Raising funds, workload & staff well-being are among...

Charities Regulator notes court ruling.

A prosecution brought by the Charities Regulator against Clare Biodiversity clg was heard last week (9 April) in Kilrush district court. The charity was fined €50 having pleaded guilty to...

Applications will be considered at the next meeting of the QIDN Council on: