The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal in partnership with the Community Foundation for Ireland has announced today that the following four charities are to receive transformative grants of more than €300,000.
Exchange House Ireland in Limerick which promotes equal opportunities for Travellers in areas of health, education, training, accommodation, and enterprise on a nationwide basis.
Baboró International Arts Festival for Children in Galway which inspires all children regardless of geographic, economic, physical, intellectual, or cultural status to engage with the creative arts.
Spraoi agus Spórt in Donegal which provides affordable and inclusive opportunities, activities and experiences for children, families, young people, and adults.
Parents Plus which develops and delivers evidenced-based parenting, mental health, and educational interventions for vulnerable families.
The remainder of the donations will be split amongst 150 charities across the island of Ireland including well-known organisations like the Jack and Jill Foundation, Barnardos, Family Carers Ireland, the ISPCC, the Irish Wheelchair Association, Children's Books Ireland, ARC Cancer Support Services and Oscars’ Kids Ireland.
Local projects and organisations in every county of Ireland will also receive grants to help with a diverse range of needs including; homelessness in Galway, migrant supports in Cork, sexual abuse victims in Carlow, and the mental health of young people in Wicklow to name just a few.
Over £525,000 has been awarded to 14 charities and organisations in Northern Ireland including Kids Together Belfast, Kinship Care Northern Ireland, and Clonmore Youth Club.
The full list of organisations can be found here
