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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 3h

On #GiftAidAwarenessDay, we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our donors who #TickTheBox.

You help us to help so many more! Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief.

#GiftAidAwarenessDay

Pink gift box with a checkmark above "Gift Aid Awareness Day" text.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 1d

Three new Energia Community Benefit Funds are now open for applications!

🔹 Thornog Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/ThornogCBF25

🔹 Rathsherry Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/RathsherryCBF25

🔹 Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund – https://bit.ly/LongMountainCBF25

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 2d

Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications!

Community organisations and charities within 6km of the wind farm in Swatragh, Co. Derry/Londonderry can apply for grants of up to £3,000.

Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/BrockaghboyCBF

#CommunitySupport #Sustainability #CFNI

Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund is now open for applications!

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 2d

💛 It’s International Week of Happiness at Work! 💛

From our wellbeing and volunteering days and flexible working approach, to team sessions focused on connection, creativity and purpose, we’re proud to make happiness and wellbeing part of how we work every day. 💙

Wellbeing Session with Wellbeing Pathway

David volunteering with Belfast Hills on a volunteer day

Jane from Vital Nutrition on our wellbeing day

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 7d

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙁𝙉𝙄

We loved welcoming colleagues and speakers to our Diversity Training Day today.

From exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, to a wide-ranging session on racism and far-right politics, to deaf inclusion, and even a touch of magic 🎩, it was a day of learning and sharing.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 8d

A big thank you to Lisburn Downtown Centre for accommodating us during last week’s Seeing is Believing visit with Openreach. 👏

The group was funded through the Openreach Community Fund 2025 for their Creative Arts Together project.

CFNI, Openreach and Lisburn Downtown Centre

James Burleigh Openreach with Lisburn Downtown Centre

CFNI, Lisburn Downtown Centre, Sorcha Eastwood and Openreach

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 12d

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🌱

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to support community initiatives that are making a real difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/edCw2WqS

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 13d

Last but not least, we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Christo McConnell to the CFNI Board of Trustees.

Christo brings with him a depth of experience in supporting the voluntary and community sector and a strong commitment to strengthening communities across Northern Ireland.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 14d

We’re excited to continue sharing news of our new Board of Trustees.

Ahead of our Board meeting later this afternoon, we are pleased to introduce you to two more Trustees, Stephen Rusk and Sarah Andrews.

We warmly welcome them to the CFNI Board.

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY3TDJhs

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 16d

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

There are six Community Benefit Funds open for application on our website.

Please visit our website to find out more about each fund and apply.

https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/

#Dunmore #CarnHill #CorbyKnowe #Cloonty #Dunbeg #Monnaboy

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 16d

Ahead of our Board meeting this week, we are excited to announce the appointment of our newest Trustees.

First, we have EJ Havlin, Lekan Ojo-Okiji Abasi, and Adele Brown.

We are delighted to welcome them to the CFNI Board and look forward to the journey ahead together.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 19d

Today, we attended Navigating Conversations about Migration, delivered by Katy Allen from Act Now NI.

The workshop encouraged open discussion and gave us practical tools for navigating complex conversations with confidence.

Thank you, Katy, for leading such an engaging and impactful session.

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 20d

Our team took part in Inner Strength, Inner Wisdom with Catherine Murnin from The Wellbeing Pathway today.

Big thanks to our wellbeing team & CFNI for making space for us to learn, recharge, and reconnect (plus a tasty team lunch & a copy of Catherine’s book).

#WellbeingAtWork #TheWellbeingPathway

CFNI Team and Catherine Murnin, The Wellbeing Pathway

Catherine Murnin standing up beside desk with sensory items

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 23d

Hear how the Acorn Farm project came about as a flagship for environmental and food sustainability. As with the skill learned by all the participants in this project the Acorn Farm's success can only grow bigger and bigger.

#SustainableFuture #ClimateAction

Acorn Farm

YouTube video by Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 24d

📅 Today is International Day of Democracy

Democracy is strengthened when communities have a voice and are empowered to shape the decisions that affect them.

Through our grantmaking and programmes, we continue to support projects that put people at the heart of change.

#CFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 29d

Samaritans: Freephone: 116 123 (24/7)
Email: [email protected]
(Response within 24 hours)

PIPS: Freephone: 0800 088 6042
(9am-9pm Mon-Fri
& 10am-6pm Sat-Sun)

SHOUT: Text the word ‘SHOUT’ to: 85258
(24/7)

Lifeline: Freephone: 0808 808 8000
(24/7)

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 29d

Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we pause to raise awareness and remind each other that support is always out there.

We are proud to support many charities that provide life-saving help every day.

If you are struggling, please reach out; you are not alone. 💛

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · 29d

Our new wellbeing space is ready at CFNI.

This space is designed as a quiet retreat for staff to step away from the office and unwind. 🌿

Huge thanks to Natalie for all her hard work creating this beautiful area.

#WellbeingAtWork #TeamCFNI

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 8

Will to Give Week | 8th – 12th September 2025

This week, we’re proud to promote Will to Give Week, a campaign raising awareness of the lasting impact gifts in Wills can have for local charities.

Find out more about how you can leave a legacy through CFNI 👉 https://bit.ly/LMFCFNI

#WillToGive

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 4

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

We’re proud to administer the SWEF Fund in Northern Ireland and recently caught up with one of its recipients, Talia from Talia McDowell Dance, an inclusive dance facilitator.

#SWEF #CFNI #InclusiveDance #YoungEntrepreneurs #NorthernIrelandBusiness

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sign up for the CFNI Newsletter and be part of our community.

Keep up to date with our latest news, funding opportunities and impactful projects.

🔗 https://communityfoundationni.org/marketing-signup-form/

#CFNINewsletter

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fareshareni.bsky.social @fareshareni.bsky.social · Sep 1

♻ It's #zerowasteweek! ♻

Did you know the average UK household throws away £60 of food every month?

Here are 4 simple tips to help you cut down on food waste in the home:

🥦 Plan ahead
🍽 Reimagine your leftovers
❄ Freeze it
📅 Check dates

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Sep 1

From a love of dogs to an award-winning dog treat business 🐾

We’re proud to administer the SWEF Fund in Northern Ireland and recently caught up with Danielle from The Doggie Pawtisserie to hear how the grant has helped her grow her business.

#SWEF #CFNI #YoungEntrepreneurs #NorthernIrelandBusiness

The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Aug 28

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱

Please visit our website to learn more: 🔗 https://communityfoundationni.org/news/tenderhousingandhomelessness/

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The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @cfni.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Equity in Action Fund is set to support 18 groups in Northern Ireland with £104,455 in funding.
Some of the projects funded so far include:

🌍 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training
🧠 Trauma-informed mental health intervention programme

#EquityInAction #StrongerTogether #CommunityFoundationNI