#CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

1 week ago

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 By donating, you’ll be directly supporting women and girls across Northern Ireland who need it most. If you’d like to learn more or get involved regularly, you can find out more here: https://bit.ly/GiveIncLeaflet #GiveIncWomensFund #CFNI

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱

By donating, you’ll be directly supporting women and girls across Northern Ireland who need it most.

If you’d like to learn more or get involved regularly, you can find out more here: bit.ly/GiveIncLeaflet

#GiveIncWomensFund #CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

2 months ago

✨ 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

✨ 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

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

4 months ago

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

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.

🔗 communityfoundationni.org/inspiring-generosity/sta...

#TalkMoneyWeek #Philanthropy #CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

4 months ago

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

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

5 months ago

Smiling Earth wrapped in a green ribbon with the text "World Mental Health Day, 10 Oct." A green ribbon logo and "Mental Health Foundation" above.

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

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

5 months ago

Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications!

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

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

6 months ago

📅 Today is International Day of Democracy

Democracy is strengthened when communities have a voice and are empowered to shape the decisions that affect them.

Through our grantmaking and programmes, we continue to support projects that put people at the heart of change.

#CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

6 months ago

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

We’re proud to administer the SWEF Fund in Northern Ireland and recently caught up with one of its recipients, Talia from Talia McDowell Dance, an inclusive dance facilitator.

#SWEF #CFNI #InclusiveDance #YoungEntrepreneurs #NorthernIrelandBusiness

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

6 months ago

From a love of dogs to an award-winning dog treat business 🐾

We’re proud to administer the SWEF Fund in Northern Ireland and recently caught up with Danielle from The Doggie Pawtisserie to hear how the grant has helped her grow her business.

#SWEF #CFNI #YoungEntrepreneurs #NorthernIrelandBusiness

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

6 months ago

💡 Our Impact at a Glance | 2024–25

🎉 576 grants awarded
👥 Almost 500,000 people supported

None of this would be possible without our donors, partners, and community. 💙

Thank you for helping us make a real difference across Northern Ireland.

#CommunitySupport #GrantImpact #CFNI #StrongerTogether

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

7 months ago

Today is International Youth Day!

CFNI is proud to support groups that provide services for young people. From Nourish the Nation, to helping young people learn new skills and support their mental health, not just today, but every day. 💙

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay #CFNI #YoungPeople

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

7 months ago

This quick video shows you how to set up a monthly donation to the Give Inc Women’s Fund through JustGiving.

Regular giving = long-term impact.

🔗 www.justgiving.com/campaign/giv...

#GiveIncWomensFund #CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

8 months ago

Give Inc Women's Fund Launch with QR Code

💬 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/giveincgivin...
💛 Donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/giv...
🔗 Read the full press release: shorturl.at/8g626
📄 Download our leaflet: shorturl.at/PB8CK
#GiveIncWomensFund #WomenSupportingWomen #CFNI #GivingCircle #NorthernIreland

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

8 months ago

Front Cover - Carers NI Report

Thank you to Carers NI, who have done vital work in shining a spotlight on the challenges unpaid carers face.
📄 Read the full report and recommendations: www.carersuk.org/.../carers-n....
#CarerPoverty #SocialJustice #CarersNI #CFNI #SupportCarers

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

8 months ago

So today, tell someone a joke. It might make their day, or tell us your favourite (family-friendly) joke in the comments. 😎

#InternationalJokeDay #Wellbeing #CommunityWellbeing #CFNI #WellbeingAtWork

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

9 months ago

They were there to witness the Assembly’s debate and passing of the Carer's Support Allowance motion, which was a crucial step forward for all unpaid carers across Northern Ireland.

#UnpaidCarers #CarersAllowance #SupportCarers #YoungCarers #CFNI #CommunityFoundationNI #CarersWeekThrowback

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

9 months ago

Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, Lisa Abell-Farrelly

Find out more about our Inspiring Growth Campaign in our Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, Lisa Abell-Farrelly's latest Business Eye Magazine Article.

🔗 lnkd.in/e9ma5vmi

Read our Inspiring Growth Leaflet 🔗 bit.ly/43EECaC

#InspiringGrowth #CFNI #DigitalSkills

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

9 months ago

Text: Making a buzz about bee conservation this World Bee Day Image: A bee on a flower

🐝 World Bee Day 2025 🌍

We’re buzzin’ to support Derry and District Beekeepers with funding for a solar wax extractor, thanks to The RiverRidge Environmental Trust.

Proud to back local efforts that protect bees and boost biodiversity. 🌸🌞

#WorldBeeDay #RiverRidge #CFNI #Bees #Derry #Biodiversity

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

9 months ago

Pen Pic of Mary O'Dwyer Text: Mary has some 30 years experience in senior finance roles in both the private and public sectors since qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1987. Mary’s career started in public accounting practice in Edinburgh, attaining membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, followed by a further three years in public practice in Auckland, New Zealand. Returning to NI, Mary gained extensive experience in the food processing industry, the textiles industry, control panel systems supporting the construction industry and the world of regeneration, having been Head of Finance at Ilex, the urban regeneration company for Derry~Londonderry. Mary has also served as a Non Executive Board member and Chair of the Departmental Audit and Risk Assurance Committee of the Department for Infrastructure in NI. Mary currently works with locally based private investment companies. Since the late 1990s Mary has taken on a succession of non remunerated roles within the community, such as founding Governor of Lumen Christi College (10 years), Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee Playhouse Theatre (9 years), Chair of Foyle Civic Trust (3 years), Board member of the North West Womens Collective (4 years), Trustee of St Columbs Park House and St Columbs Park Reconciliation Trust (3 years).

Based in the Derry~Londonderry area, Mary brings a wealth of experience and passion, and we are excited to have her on board.

#CFNI #Ambassador #CommunityChampion #NorthernIreland #DerryLondonderry

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

9 months ago

Introducing Our New CFNI Ambassador – Mary O'Dwyer - Community Foundation Northern Ireland Introducing Our New CFNI Ambassador – Mary O'Dwyer

Introducing Our New CFNI Ambassador – Mary O'Dwyer

We’re proud to welcome Mary as the newest ambassador for the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

🔗 shorturl.at/vHY4m

#CFNI #Ambassador #CommunityChampion #NorthernIreland #DerryLondonderry

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

@cfni.bsky.social

10 months ago

At the CFNI, we’re proud to support projects that put mental health first – not just this week, but all year round.

🔗 communityfoundationni.org

🔗 www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CFNI #ThisIsMyCommunity #CommunityMatters #MentalHealthNI