Warren Buffett, 93, donates more Berkshire stock Warren Buffett said he has donated about $866m of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family charities, and told shareholders "I feel good" as he moves … Business • 22 Nov
Ireland most generous country on GoFundMe Ireland retains its status as the most generous country on GoFundMe for the fourth consecutive year, according to the crowdfunding platform. Business • 05 Oct
Call for collaboration between charities and State Just over 60% of Irish charities and community groups have provided support services to over 33,000 Ukrainian refugees in Ireland, according to a survey of … Ireland • 01 Jun 22
Property firms aim to raise €300,000 for home charity 14 of the country's biggest property companies are combining as sponsors of a dragon boat racing fundraising event to raise over €300,000 for Dublin Simon … Business • 20 Apr 22
Open for Business - the charity sector In Episode 3 of Open For Business Ella McSweeney and Richard Curran chat with Denise Charlton, CEO of The Community Foundation in studio and we … Boost My Business • 13 May 21
Handwritten messages for homeless people this Christmas Dublin-based charity Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) is adding handwritten messages to thousands of 'Santa Boxes' that will be gifted to homeless people this Christmas. Charity • 04 Dec 20
Stampify app brings loyalty scheme to feed children in need Fiona Alston spoke to Conor Leen CEO of charity Stampify, which is constantly adapting to feed children in developing countries. Boost My Business • 10 Nov 20
Virtual event breaks world record for charity 'dip' An event raising money for childhood cancer has broken an official Guinness World Record for the "most photos of people in water uploaded to Facebook … Ireland • 06 Jun 20
From Kerry to Africa: Irish charity's impact in Kenya HIV, AIDS, starvation - not the words one is likely to associate with an eight-year-old here in Ireland. However, in Kenya, these are the challenges … World • 07 Feb 20
From Sligo with love: Gift of shoes for Cape Town kids More than 2,500 pairs of sports shoes, donated by people from Sligo and the surrounding areas, have been distributed to children living in townships in … Connacht • 09 Jun 19
Trócaire goes digital as cashless payments increase As cashless payments continue to increase, Trócaire has turned to digital technology as part of its Lenten fund-raising campaign because people have less loose change … Ireland • 06 Mar 19
What tax reliefs are available for gifting or donating? Certain tax reliefs are available to people who might be looking at gifting money directly to family & friends or indeed charities this Christmas. Business • 21 Dec 18
Laois woman leaves €30m to five charities in her will Five charities - the Irish Cancer Society, Irish Kidney Association, RNLI, Irish Heart Foundation and the Irish Society for Autism - have been bequeathed €6m … Ireland • 01 Nov 18
Minister says charity sector will always be needed The Minister for Social Protection has said welfare benefits are in place to make sure people have a basic standard of living and while she … Ireland • 19 Feb 18
Irregularities at charity Glen 'apparent last October' The outgoing Executive Director of Glen has said a number of irregularities became apparent to her with regard to the organisation's governance and financial management … Ireland • 17 Apr 17
Balloons released in Galway travel to England A charity that released thousands of balloons in Co Galway has received calls from across the Irish Sea saying that its balloons has reached them. News • 03 Aug 15
J.K.Rowling's charity funds research at NUI Galway An international children's charity founded by Harry Potter creator J.K.Rowling has formed a new research partnership with NUI Galway to help orphaned children worldwide. News • 02 Jul 15
Jimmy Wales takes stake in charity-driven mobile network Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has taken a "substantial" stake in The People's Operator, a London-based mobile provider that pays 10% of revenue to good causes, … Business • 20 Jan 14
Archbishop Martin makes unprecedented food appeal Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has warned that one of the country's largest charities does not have enough food to meet demand. News • 14 Nov 13
Council wants charity shops banned on Grafton St Dublin City Council officials are pressing ahead with a proposed ban on charity shops on Grafton St despite objections from fundraising groups. News • 27 Jun 13
Demand for ALONE's services up 25% The ALONE charity, which provides support to older people in need, has said demand for its services increased by 25% last year. News • 15 Feb 13
Barnardos closes for one week to save costs Children's charity Barnardos has closed its offices and services for the week in order to save costs. News • 14 Aug 12
Over 150 charities sign up to new code of practice Over 150 Irish charities have agreed to be bound by a new voluntary code of practice. News • 29 Jun 12
SVP received almost 90,000 calls in 2011 The Society of St Vincent de Paul received almost 90,000 calls from people looking for help last year. News • 25 May 12
