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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.

Recently, we came together at Griffith College Dublin for a wonderful Staff Day celebration marking Rethink Ireland's 10...
16/10/2026

Recently, we came together at Griffith College Dublin for a wonderful Staff Day celebration marking Rethink Ireland's 10th anniversary.
It was a fantastic opportunity to have so many of the team in the same room, reflecting on how far we've come and the impact we've achieved together over the past decade 💫

We were inspired by words from our Chair of the Board, Áine, and our CEO, Deirdre, and thoroughly enjoyed hearing staff members share stories, memories and milestones. There was penty of laughs, a few surprises, and a real sense of pride in everything that has been accomplished!

To top it all off, we each received beautiful handmade Rethink Ireland mugs, a lovely keepsake to mark the occasion made by our colleague Avery. Our cups are full after that day - both figuratively and literally! 😍

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such a memorable day and to all the colleagues who have helped shape Rethink Ireland's journey over the past decade. Here's to the next 10 years! 🌟

This year, we are celebrating 10 years of backing bold ideas and innovative solutions across Ireland.Swipe to see the im...
15/10/2026

This year, we are celebrating 10 years of backing bold ideas and innovative solutions across Ireland.

Swipe to see the impact we've created over the past decade 👉

When we started, our ambition was to raise €5 million to support social innovation. Today, we've built a €144 million social innovation fund and supported 611 projects, reaching more than 1.5 million people across Ireland.

Thank you to all our partners who have been part of this journey so far 💛



Aine Kerr Deirdre Mortell The Kabin Studio Cork Citywise Education Athas Screenprint Studio Living Woodlands Helium Arts Liquid Therapy Dóchas - Midwest Autism Support Wild Earth Clare

14/10/2026

Can we Rethink Ireland?

For the last 10 years, that's exactly what we've been doing 💫

By backing bold ideas and innovative solutions, we've worked alongside nonprofits, donors and government partners to create lasting change across Ireland.

As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, hear from some of the amazing people behind Rethink Ireland and learn more about the mission that continues to drive our work.

Together, we believe we can Rethink Ireland! 🌱

Interested in financially backing social innovation in Ireland? 🌱 Sign up here to learn more: http://eepurl.com/38nYOtQNcT
Or get in touch with our Business Development Team here👉 [email protected]

This week we launched the Inner City Dublin Fund, a new €2 million, 3-year fund in partnership with Irish Life and the D...
13/10/2026

This week we launched the Inner City Dublin Fund, a new €2 million, 3-year fund in partnership with Irish Life and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht! 🏙️

This fund will support up to eight community-led organisations, with a focus on wellbeing, inclusion and bringing communities together. Our collective goal is strengthening inner-city Dublin communities 🌱

The awardees will receive:
💶 Cash grant up to €163,500 over 2.5 years
📈 A place on Rethink Ireland's Accelerator Programme
🤝 Bespoke business and capacity building supports
🏢 Access to Irish Life's Community Impact Hub in Dublin 1

📝 Learn more about the fund and start your application today! https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/inner-city-dublin-fund/

13/10/2026

When our team came together to celebrate Rethink Ireland's 10th anniversary, we challenged ourselves to recreate the last 10 years of Rethink Ireland in one video...

What started with Deirdre Mortell as Rethink Ireland's CEO and only employee has grown into an incredible team of more than 50 people working across the country.

It's been quite the journey. Do you think we captured our growth well? 😄

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the our story so far. We can't wait to see what the next 10 years bring! 💫

12/10/2026

It's our birthday!🥳

This week, we're celebrating 10 years of Rethink Ireland, and we've received some lovely birthday messages from our amazing awardees.

Over the past decade, we've supported 611 social innovations in every county across Ireland. Together with our awardees, we've reached more than 1.5 million people and helped create lasting change in communities nationwide.

That's definitely something worth celebrating! 💫

Thank you to all of our awardees for being part of the journey, and for the incredible work you do every day 💛

Thank you An Taibhdhearc, ShoutOut, The Shona Project, Royal Irish Academy of Music, Jobcare, Liquid Therapy, FIT - Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT, Bluestack Special Needs Foundation , The Together Academy and We Make Good

12/10/2026

This year, Rethink Ireland celebrates 10 years of backing bold ideas and innovative solutions across Ireland 🥳

But how did it all begin? 🤔

In this special anniversary video, founding CEO Deirdre Mortell reflects on the journey from a bold idea during the recession to an organisation supporting social innovation in every county in Ireland.

Our ambition was to raise €5 million to support social innovation. Today, we've built a €144 million social innovation fund and supported 611 innovative projects, reaching more than 1.5 million people across Ireland 💫

Thank you to our awardees, donors, partners and supporters who have been part of the journey so far!

Ten years on, the need for bold thinking and innovative solutions is as great as ever. Together, we'll continue working towards a more just, equal and sustainable Ireland 🌱

"The HeadStart Fund has shown that there are skilled and deeply committed organisations providing effective support, cre...
09/10/2026

"The HeadStart Fund has shown that there are skilled and deeply committed organisations providing effective support, creating safe spaces and meeting young people with understanding. The awardees in this room care profoundly about young people’s mental wellbeing, and they bring the expertise needed to turn that care into meaningful support." - Ruth Adamson, EMEA Regional Engagement Manager, Z Zurich Foundation

This week, we celebrated the end of The HeadStart Fund 2023-2026, but we went out with a bang! 💥

At an event bringing together awardees with our donors from the Z Zurich Foundation & the HSE, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to hear donors and awardees alike speak to the value and impact of this fund, which directly supported over 33,000 young people nationwide. We were also treated to a special performance from poet and artist Stephen James Smith, through HeadStart awardee First Fortnight 💫

Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health, Mary Butler, who gave a rousing closing address looking to the future of youth mental health supports in the country, including early intervention and local community-based practices 💛

Thank you to all who attended, shared their journeys and was a part of this monumental fund throughout its lifetime. We are indebted to the tireless work of our awardees and can't wait to see where you go next 🙌

The HeadStart Fund is a three-year, €3 million fund created by Rethink Ireland in collaboration with the Z Zurich Foundation and the HSE Ireland. The fund supports organisations working with young people aged 15-24 in the Republic of Ireland and focuses on innovative solutions to help groups such as young people, women, and those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage to improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing over time.



ShoutOut, spunout.ie, Bohemian Football Club, hairtogetherireland, Liquid Therapy, Tacú Family Resource Centre Ballinrobe Co Mayo, Childhood Matters, First Fortnight, Involve Youth Project Meath, Way2Work

We’re thrilled to support Cork Deaf Association through the 2025 Impact Fund ✨Cork Deaf Association’s Embedding Deaf Awa...
05/10/2026

We’re thrilled to support Cork Deaf Association through the 2025 Impact Fund ✨

Cork Deaf Association’s Embedding Deaf Awareness project helps community and voluntary sector organisations build the knowledge and confidence to better support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, creating more inclusive and accessible communities. The project is led and facilitated by Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Susan O’Callaghan, Advocacy Officer and Lead Trainer at Cork Deaf Association, was interviewed by Yay Cork about how to become more Deaf and Hard of Hearing aware 🧏‍♀️

Swipe to see her top tips 👉

This fund would not have been possible without the generous support of our partners 💛

Thank you to the Parkes Family, Limerick, the Estate of Mary Coffey c/o Pat Toomey, the Hospital Saturday Fund The Hospital Saturday Fund , The Luan Fund, Ed Murphy, Turas Nua, The Ireland Funds and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht via the Dormant Accounts Fund.

This International Day of Older Persons, we want highlight one of the amazing awardees of the Hi Digital Fund 💛Did you ...
01/10/2026

This International Day of Older Persons, we want highlight one of the amazing awardees of the Hi Digital Fund 💛

Did you know that 41% of people aged over 75 in Ireland have never used the internet?🤳 Through the Deonach Digiteach (Digital Volunteer) programme, older adults are gaining the skills and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world, from sending voice notes and emails to accessing online services, booking holidays, managing online banking and staying connected with loved ones.

The programme is also creating meaningful connections across generations, with University student volunteers and Transition Year students supporting older adults on their digital journeys 🤝

We're proud to support this initiative through the Hi Digital Fund, led by the University of Limerick Student Volunteering Office. Thanks to this support, the programme has expanded beyond Limerick to Galway and Castlebar in partnership with Atlantic Technological University Sligo and University of Galway 🙌

The Hi Digital Fund is created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Vodafone Ireland Foundation, private donors and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht via the Dormant Accounts Fund.

University of Limerick Foundation
Student Volunteer Ireland
University of Limerick PVA

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