Rethink Ireland

Rethink Ireland We support charities and social enterprises that are making a real difference in Ireland with cash grants and business supports.

Our vision is to create an Ireland that is more equal, just and sustainable. Registered Charity Number 20108014 Our mission is to provide growth capital and supports to the best social innovations in Ireland, enabling them to scale and maximise their impact.

Dublin AI Discovery Day announced! ✅Before you join us at an upcoming Discovery Day workshop, take a look at our venues ...
26/08/2026

Dublin AI Discovery Day announced! ✅

Before you join us at an upcoming Discovery Day workshop, take a look at our venues 🏙️

⭐ Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing - AIM Centre, Sligo - Thursday 3 September

⭐ Greentech HQ, Enniscorthy - Thursday 10 September

⭐ RDI Hub, Killorglin – Thursday 17 September

⭐ National College of Ireland, Dublin - Wednesday 30 September

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding, day-long workshops will introduce practical AI tools, real-world use cases, and guidance on adopting AI responsibly within your organisation – all at no cost to you 🎉

Make sure you register for your at-no-cost attendance in Sligo, Wexford, Kerry and Dublin via the link in our bio today – spaces are limited, so don’t delay! 🚨

The AI For Good Fund, with support from Google.org and Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht , will build pathways for responsible AI learning and adoption in Ireland.

21/08/2026

"Education should work for everyone, not just those who fit the system".

As students across Ireland receive their Leaving Cert results today, Clare Allen from Rethink Ireland reminds us of a reality many still face: educational disadvantage still remains a barrier for too many students 🚧

At Rethink Ireland, we believe in equal access to education for everyone. Since 2016, we've backed 127 education projects working to address exactly this challenge 📚

We are currently fundraising for our Alternative Education fund. We're looking for corporates, trusts, foundations, individuals or family offices who want to ensure education is accessible to everyone. If you are interested, find out more at: https://rethinkireland.ie/alternative-education-fund/ or email us at [email protected]

(Produced in 2025. Statistics referenced at the end of the video.)

18/08/2026

Hear these amazing young filmmakers share what they love most about their community 💛

Through the TikTok Digital Future Fund, we have supported Ireland’s Film Pioneers Project, run by the Dublin International Film Festival, for the past three years. The project equips young people aged 15 to 24 with digital skills and creates more inclusive pathways into the screen industry 📽️

We love this throwback from the Dublin International Film Festival in February. These young talents walked the red carpet, presented their short films to an audience, and talked about the project as part of a panel discussion! ✨

We’re so proud to support this project, which is contributing to systemic change in access to Ireland’s film industry 🎬

Here are some in-action shots from our first run of AI For Good Discovery Day workshops – Registrations are open now for...
14/08/2026

Here are some in-action shots from our first run of AI For Good Discovery Day workshops – Registrations are open now for Sligo, Wexford and Kerry! 🎉

These full day workshops are designed and tailored to meet the needs of social enterprises across Ireland, to demonstrate best practice for using AI tools in their work and to boost capacity for their organisations 🧠

You can register NOW for our Sligo, Wexford and Kerry workshops here: https://rethinkireland.ie/aiforgooddiscoverydays/ Our Dublin date will be announced very soon, watch this space!

The AI For Good Fund, with support from Google.org and Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, will build pathways for responsible AI learning and adoption in Ireland.

10/08/2026

REGISTRATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER DISCOVERY DAYS OPEN NOW ⏰

You came, you saw, you conquered! 🙌

We caught up with several attendees at our AI For Good Discovery Day Workshop in Dublin to hear about their expectations, experiences and takeaways from the day 💫

Through multiple activities, guest speakers and breakout sessions, these Discovery Day Workshops are designed with maximum impact and education in mind, giving you the tools to bring back to your organisation and implement policy or improve on your approach to AI 🧠

We have just announced our second wave of dates in Sligo, Wexford & Kerry – check the link here for registration information: https://rethinkireland.ie/aiforgooddiscoverydays/

The AI For Good Fund, with support from Google.org Google and Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, will build pathways for responsible AI learning and adoption in Ireland.

05/08/2026

"For me, the biggest change would be the confidence, self-esteem and control she regained over her life." – Johnny Loughrey, CEO, No Barriers Foundation

Donegal's The No Barriers Foundation is a social enterprise that blends their members' love of fitness with a passion for inclusion and health equity for all 🙌

They deliver 2,000 specialist services and 3,000 inclusive gym classes annually to those seeking ongoing and affordable support services 🌟

We're so proud to support the No Barriers Foundation through The Entrepreneurship Impact Fund. They are leading the way in showing what is possible in terms of inclusive rehabilitation and wellbeing supports 💛

Our CEO Deirdre Mortell recently joined Patch Summer Programme to share her journey building Rethink Ireland, sharing in...
04/08/2026

Our CEO Deirdre Mortell recently joined Patch Summer Programme to share her journey building Rethink Ireland, sharing insights on driving and measuring social impact and practical pathways into the nonprofit sector 🎤

Patch helps 16–21 year-olds with diverse interests in software, hardware, robotics, space tech, engineering and more, to turn ambitious ideas into impactful ventures. Since 2019, over 150 young people have built startups, research projects and nonprofits through its flagship Summer Accelerator, Grants, Builders Programme and a global Fellowship in San Francisco 🚀

Patch is an awardee of our Entrepreneurship Impact Fund 2025, created with a private donor to help young people take social and environmental ideas from concept to reality ✅

29/07/2026

Neurodiversity Ireland, an awardee of the Children’s Active Play Fund, kindly hosted our awardee announcement last month, and we were lucky enough to get a tour of their brand new facility afterwards! 🌟

With a sensory room, play areas and a lush garden space, the centre is positioned to provide an essential service to neurodivergent children and their families 🤸

Nessa Hill, CEO, and Grace Randall, Project Lead, talked us through the importance of centres like these and how they hope to continue to make a positive impact in their local community 💛

The Children's Active Play Fund is created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Sunflower Charitable Foundation and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht via the Dormant Accounts Fund.

28/07/2026

We're so proud to have supported DCU Anti Bullying Centre FUSE Programme over the last three years as one of the awardees on our Scaling Education Fund, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht ! 💫

The FUSE Anti-Bullying and Online Safety Programme is for primary and post-primary schools, and aims to increase self-confidence in students and teachers to notice, respond and report bullying both online and offline 🧑‍🏫

Through the fund's support, FUSE was delivered in 747 primary schools and 429 post-primary schools across Ireland in 2025/2026, and received consultant support to develop a storytelling document for schools interested in taking part as part of their business supports 📚

Are you a corporate, foundation, trust or individual interested in supporting organisations like this? Find out more about our upcoming Alternative Education Fund on our website 👉 https://rethinkireland.ie/alternative-education-fund/

24/07/2026

"Why didn't she just leave?"

It's a question that is often asked when discussing domestic abuse.

Jennifer Philips from Women's Collective Tallaght explores why the answer is often far more complex than people might realise in this video 💛

Women's Collective Ireland - Tallaght help survivors of domestic abuse to heal through the Empower Her Programme: a trauma-informed recovery programme offering free counselling, a group programme, practical wraparound services and holistic supports.

We’re proud to support this work through the Brighter Futures Fund, helping survivors rebuild confidence, reconnect with their communities and feel less alone. Support from the fund will expand this work from Tallaght to Women's Collective Ireland's 17 locations around the country 🙌

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, support is available:

💛 Learn more about the Empower Her Programme at womenscollective.ie
💛 Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900

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