The Charities Regulator is working to further improve its ability to report meaningfully, accurately and to provide greater clarity and transparency in relation to the charity sector. With this aim...

The National Lottery is seeking entries to this year's Good Causes Awards. The competition will culminate with a National Final awards ceremony which will take place in Autumn 2022. https://www.charitiesinstituteireland.ie/news/news/403/403-Entries-for-the-GoodCausesAwards-2022-are-now-open...

The Charities Regulator has today launched its third Statement of Strategy, which includes a new classification standard for charities and the provision of more support material and guidance to ensure...

Mental health service Hesed House in Inchicore at centre of governance concerns. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/hse-cut-108-000-in-funding-from-mental-health-charity-over-poor-value-for-money-1.4789221

Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy has raised over €200,000 for Irish charities after playing four sold-out shows at Dublin's 3Arena in December. The Rathcoole native shared his delight on social media,...

Commenting on the Institute’s ICN membership Professor John Unsworth, Chair of QNI* Council said, “I am delighted that the QNI’s application for membership of the ICN has been successful. The...

PayPal's Gifting and Giving 2021 study has revealed that 38% of Irish people report that their generosity has increased in relation to charitable causes since the pandemic started. A stunning...

Ms.P.Taaffe, a former President, Trustee and the longest-standing member of the QIDN,  has retired from Council. QIDN President, Pat McBride, writes of Ms.Taaffe: "this truly marks the end of an...

A man who was diagnosed with leukaemia is raising money for a blood cancer charity by creating an elaborate Christmas display outside his and his partner’s house. Peter Elliott, 71,...