Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

12/06/2026

Our Fund Development Manager, Tori Lorimer visited R City, a Belfast based youth organisation yesterday. Great to meet Alan and the team and hear more about the organisation and the fantastic work they do.

😀 Great to have Tori from the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland visit us yesterday & meet up with R staff team to hear about the programmes & projects that R happening at RCITY 😀

12/06/2026

Many of you will share our abhorrence at the events that have unfolded in recent days and at times like this it can be difficult to know what you can do to help.

We have been in the privileged position of being able to support a number of organisations working to help those who have been displaced, whose homes have been destroyed or who are living in fear.

If you want to play your part in that, you can:
⚫ share one of the links below on your social media to encourage people to donate to groups who are providing emergency responses;
⚫ talk to your employers or your local community groups about whether they can donate towards these organisations; or
⚫ donate some money yourself if you can afford to do so, because every penny makes a difference, and every pound sends a message to people living in fear that we see them, we stand with them and we want to support them in whatever way we can.

You can help by consider to support one of the below:
- the Anaka Collective https://lnkd.in/e9yKZQPR
- the North West Migrants Forum https://lnkd.in/eRdm4UN9
- the CFNI Equity in Action Fund https://lnkd.in/edvVeGND

Thank you for any support you can provide.

11/06/2026

Last week the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland hosted a number of key foundations and funders to learn first hand about the excellent work being carried out at a grass roots level by those addressing the many challenges our communities face day and daily, with a particular focus on inclusion and community cohesion.

Listen back to our BBC Radio Foyle interview with our CEO Róisín Wood and Carol Mack, the Chief Executive at the Association of Charitable Foundations
👉 https://lnkd.in/ebPqnjPb

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10/06/2026

On Monday night, terrible events unfolded in North Belfast and our thoughts remain with the victim and their family, as well as those who may have witnessed this event, including the emergency services, the local community and first responders.

Last night, we saw horrific examples of violence and intimidation across Belfast and beyond.

We know that some people will seek to exploit this situation to further their own agendas. We cannot equivocate in situations like this: violence, intimidation and threats of all kinds are unacceptable.

These incidents will leave many people feeling shaken, anxious and uncertain. But for some, these fears run even deeper and are shaped by their own past experiences, especially where people have been targeted simply because of their race. We've seen this before, and we cannot allow it to happen again.

Today and in the coming days, the criminal justice system must be allowed to deal with and respond to these incidents. Responding to violence with violence is a well-trodden and destructive road here, and we must all use our personal, social and political influence to ensure people are safe and communities remain stronger together.

The Community Foundation stand with all of those who have been impacted by these events, and encourage people to seek information and support from reputable and trusted sources. Now more than ever, we need to hold onto what strengthens us: compassion, respect, inclusion and a shared commitment to peace.

Róisín Wood, CEO of The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

09/06/2026

An incredible few days spent with the Foundations for Social Justice, travelling from right across the UK to Derry / Londonderry last week.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland hosted a number of key foundations and funders to learn first hand about the excellent work being carried out at a grass roots level by those addressing the many challenges our communities face day and daily, with a particular focus on inclusion and community cohesion.

The vital work undertaken by groups in Derry, including the Acorn Farm NI, FocusProject Derry, North West Migrants Forum, and Trust was front and centre while a meeting with the new Mayor / Ard-Mhéara Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District, Grace Uí Niallais, added a real understanding for those present of, not just the challenges facing the north west, but also the many opportunities that exist.

We also extend our thanks to BBC Radio Foyle and Rathbones for their support over the visit.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Last week, Acorn Farm NI held a Healthy Herb Window Box-making event at Churchtown Allotments. 🌿

It was a fantastic session with 18 participants making their own window boxes. Lots of fun, new skills learned, and herbs to enjoy all summer.

Derry City & Strabane District Council | Developing Healthy Communities | Community Garden Support | The National Lottery Community Fund | The Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland

08/06/2026

𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝; 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞?

Let’s help bring endometriosis diagnoses down from 8-10 years and back this call for a national target of 6 months.

🔗 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756697

04/06/2026

A total of £194,000 has been awarded to 19 organisations in Northern Ireland through the Comic Relief and Sainsbury’s Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programme.

Sainsbury's, in partnership with Comic Relief, aims to tackle food poverty by helping people access the balanced, nutritional, and sustainable food they need, right now and in the future.