Katharine Howard Foundation
@kfoundation.bsky.social
Independent Foundation focused on improving the lives of young children & their families, working with others to identify needs, building on existing, & formulating new, initiatives, strategic grants, contributing to the development of policy & practice.
From all of us at Team KHF and on behalf of our Trustees, we wish you & your loved ones a peaceful and joyous festive season!
Thank you for your support and friendship throughout 2025 and we wish you much success in your work in the new year to come.
Thank you for your support and friendship throughout 2025 and we wish you much success in your work in the new year to come.
December 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
From all of us at Team KHF and on behalf of our Trustees, we wish you & your loved ones a peaceful and joyous festive season!
Thank you for your support and friendship throughout 2025 and we wish you much success in your work in the new year to come.
Thank you for your support and friendship throughout 2025 and we wish you much success in your work in the new year to come.
At the #BreakingTheCycle conference, Tanya Ward, CEO, Children's Rights Alliance, responds to Professor Marmot's keynote challenging Ireland to move closer to those countries who can reverse poverty within two generations - or ambitiously one generation.
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
At the #BreakingTheCycle conference, Tanya Ward, CEO, Children's Rights Alliance, responds to Professor Marmot's keynote challenging Ireland to move closer to those countries who can reverse poverty within two generations - or ambitiously one generation.
Cliona is at BreakTheCycle conf organised by Children's Rights Alliance, supported by Community Foundation Ireland & KHF, hearing about the Marmot Principles, a need for public health nurse service for children & as articulated by Prof Eva Lloyd, the case for public model of early education & care.
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Cliona is at BreakTheCycle conf organised by Children's Rights Alliance, supported by Community Foundation Ireland & KHF, hearing about the Marmot Principles, a need for public health nurse service for children & as articulated by Prof Eva Lloyd, the case for public model of early education & care.
Community Families was officially launched by Minister Norma Foley on 19 November in Parents First 'Laois, Offaly' CLG & Cliona & Susan attended. Parents First has had a relationship with KHF since 2004! Exciting day for families in Laois Offaly & home visiting across Ireland. #communityfamilies
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Community Families was officially launched by Minister Norma Foley on 19 November in Parents First 'Laois, Offaly' CLG & Cliona & Susan attended. Parents First has had a relationship with KHF since 2004! Exciting day for families in Laois Offaly & home visiting across Ireland. #communityfamilies
Cliona with Dr. Fergal Lynch visit the wonderful Music Network team in the National Concert Hall, who are rolling out a beautiful and empathetic ‘lullaby residency’ in Kildare and Clare. Music Network are a 2025 'Children's Promise' Programme grantee.
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Cliona with Dr. Fergal Lynch visit the wonderful Music Network team in the National Concert Hall, who are rolling out a beautiful and empathetic ‘lullaby residency’ in Kildare and Clare. Music Network are a 2025 'Children's Promise' Programme grantee.
Well done to the PEIN team and network, for another phenomenal summit which ran from 23-24 October. It was so dynamic and thought provoking, on how to ‘trauma proof’ all our children and ‘keep hope alive’👏👏.
KHF CEO Cliona pictured here attending the event.
KHF CEO Cliona pictured here attending the event.
October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Well done to the PEIN team and network, for another phenomenal summit which ran from 23-24 October. It was so dynamic and thought provoking, on how to ‘trauma proof’ all our children and ‘keep hope alive’👏👏.
KHF CEO Cliona pictured here attending the event.
KHF CEO Cliona pictured here attending the event.
Cliona is attending the Philanthropy Ireland Annual Symposium, now in its 9th year, in Trinity Business School, where Hazel Hennessy outlined the huge and growing impact of philanthropy to effect change.
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Cliona is attending the Philanthropy Ireland Annual Symposium, now in its 9th year, in Trinity Business School, where Hazel Hennessy outlined the huge and growing impact of philanthropy to effect change.
Amazing team of home visitors, supported & championed by HSE Primary Care PHN Services, nurturing Kerry families for 21+ years. Recognising & celebrating their work, Minister Norma Foley & Dept of Children, Disability & Equality & Tusla for National Home Visiting Day today.#nationalhomevisitingday
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Amazing team of home visitors, supported & championed by HSE Primary Care PHN Services, nurturing Kerry families for 21+ years. Recognising & celebrating their work, Minister Norma Foley & Dept of Children, Disability & Equality & Tusla for National Home Visiting Day today.#nationalhomevisitingday
Big thx to Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL)Community Services Group, Bedford Row Family Project & Dóchas Midwest Autism Support, for their time & commitment during the KHF & Sunflower Charitable Foundation visits last week in Limerick. Cliona Hannon CEO, here with Yvonne Galvin, at ‘Golly’s Wall’ in OLOL.
October 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Big thx to Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL)Community Services Group, Bedford Row Family Project & Dóchas Midwest Autism Support, for their time & commitment during the KHF & Sunflower Charitable Foundation visits last week in Limerick. Cliona Hannon CEO, here with Yvonne Galvin, at ‘Golly’s Wall’ in OLOL.
Susan attended Kinship Care Ireland's event celebrating Ireland’s second Kinship Care Week. Contributors included Newstalk/psychologist Joanna Fortune, powerful inputs from Kinship Carers & Sarah Corbett Lynch.
Involved in its establishment in 2019, KHF continues supporting. #KinshipCareCounts
Involved in its establishment in 2019, KHF continues supporting. #KinshipCareCounts
October 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Susan attended Kinship Care Ireland's event celebrating Ireland’s second Kinship Care Week. Contributors included Newstalk/psychologist Joanna Fortune, powerful inputs from Kinship Carers & Sarah Corbett Lynch.
Involved in its establishment in 2019, KHF continues supporting. #KinshipCareCounts
Involved in its establishment in 2019, KHF continues supporting. #KinshipCareCounts
Dr. Cliona Hannon closes our 'Children's Promise' celebration by thanking the panels, attendees and key note speaker Dr. Anne Dee. Speaking to the grantees, saying 'we are here to partner with you to help you do the work you do at the grass roots level'
September 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Dr. Cliona Hannon closes our 'Children's Promise' celebration by thanking the panels, attendees and key note speaker Dr. Anne Dee. Speaking to the grantees, saying 'we are here to partner with you to help you do the work you do at the grass roots level'
Dr. Fergal Lynch remarks on some of the highlights of the day: 'embedding children's rights; importance of child mental health; when the parent thrives, the child thrives; and the need to work together betweeen statutory and voluntary sector.'
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Dr. Fergal Lynch remarks on some of the highlights of the day: 'embedding children's rights; importance of child mental health; when the parent thrives, the child thrives; and the need to work together betweeen statutory and voluntary sector.'
Dr. Fergal Lynch, KHF Trustee & former Secretary General Dept of CEDIY chairs Policy Panel welcoming Louise Bayliss, St Vincent de Paul; Grace Turner, CUAN (DSGBV); Tadgh Healy, Child Poverty & Well-being Programme Office; & Eifion Williams, Service Director of Commissioning, Tusla.
September 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Dr. Fergal Lynch, KHF Trustee & former Secretary General Dept of CEDIY chairs Policy Panel welcoming Louise Bayliss, St Vincent de Paul; Grace Turner, CUAN (DSGBV); Tadgh Healy, Child Poverty & Well-being Programme Office; & Eifion Williams, Service Director of Commissioning, Tusla.
'......what we do know, is that children living in poverty are more likely to experience Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs'. Dr. Anne Dee, IMO & Consultant in Public Health Medicine.
Key note speaker at the 'Children's Promise' Grants Programme Celebration 2025. #endchildpoverty
Key note speaker at the 'Children's Promise' Grants Programme Celebration 2025. #endchildpoverty
September 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
'......what we do know, is that children living in poverty are more likely to experience Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs'. Dr. Anne Dee, IMO & Consultant in Public Health Medicine.
Key note speaker at the 'Children's Promise' Grants Programme Celebration 2025. #endchildpoverty
Key note speaker at the 'Children's Promise' Grants Programme Celebration 2025. #endchildpoverty
'Children's Promise' Celebration 2025 Key note speaker, Dr. Anne Dee, Irish Medical Organisation & Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Public Health HSE MidWest, presenting 'Tackling child poverty & health inequalities together'.
#endchildpoverty
#endchildpoverty
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
'Children's Promise' Celebration 2025 Key note speaker, Dr. Anne Dee, Irish Medical Organisation & Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Public Health HSE MidWest, presenting 'Tackling child poverty & health inequalities together'.
#endchildpoverty
#endchildpoverty
Susan Brocklesby chairs the Practice Panel of grantees: Frances Haworth, Meath DV Services, Marian Barnard - Anew Support Services, Alison Curtin, Bedford Row Family Project & Ruth Garvey-Williams, The Exchange Inishowen speaking of learning to date from the ‘Children’s Promise’ Grants Programme'.
September 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Susan Brocklesby chairs the Practice Panel of grantees: Frances Haworth, Meath DV Services, Marian Barnard - Anew Support Services, Alison Curtin, Bedford Row Family Project & Ruth Garvey-Williams, The Exchange Inishowen speaking of learning to date from the ‘Children’s Promise’ Grants Programme'.
'if we engage, listen & collaborate, we can create a space to explore what works best for children & their families.... Let's ensure we act with urgency, compassion & hope' Willie Holmes, Chair, KHF Trustees, opens 'Children's Promise' 2025 Programme today in The Richmond Event Centre.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
'if we engage, listen & collaborate, we can create a space to explore what works best for children & their families.... Let's ensure we act with urgency, compassion & hope' Willie Holmes, Chair, KHF Trustees, opens 'Children's Promise' 2025 Programme today in The Richmond Event Centre.
Our Annual Report 2024 is now published.
'Childhood is a time of great promise & potential. In 2024, KHF focused on identifying, supporting & collaborating with many powerful organisations nationwide who are committed to ending child poverty’ Cliona Hannon, CEO
Read it on our website at www.khf.ie
'Childhood is a time of great promise & potential. In 2024, KHF focused on identifying, supporting & collaborating with many powerful organisations nationwide who are committed to ending child poverty’ Cliona Hannon, CEO
Read it on our website at www.khf.ie
September 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Annual Report 2024 is now published.
'Childhood is a time of great promise & potential. In 2024, KHF focused on identifying, supporting & collaborating with many powerful organisations nationwide who are committed to ending child poverty’ Cliona Hannon, CEO
Read it on our website at www.khf.ie
'Childhood is a time of great promise & potential. In 2024, KHF focused on identifying, supporting & collaborating with many powerful organisations nationwide who are committed to ending child poverty’ Cliona Hannon, CEO
Read it on our website at www.khf.ie
'We are not just the future, we are here now!' the Youth Advisory Group at the Child Poverty and Well-being Summit 2025 taking place today in the Aviva Stadium.
September 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
'We are not just the future, we are here now!' the Youth Advisory Group at the Child Poverty and Well-being Summit 2025 taking place today in the Aviva Stadium.
CEO, Dr. Hannon is attending 2nd Child Poverty & Well-being Summit today in Aviva Stadium today. Keynote Address is Dr Michael Ryan, Deputy Director General, World Health Organisation, pictured here underscoring a call to action to all to tackle child poverty in Ireland & globally. #endchildpoverty
September 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
CEO, Dr. Hannon is attending 2nd Child Poverty & Well-being Summit today in Aviva Stadium today. Keynote Address is Dr Michael Ryan, Deputy Director General, World Health Organisation, pictured here underscoring a call to action to all to tackle child poverty in Ireland & globally. #endchildpoverty
WE ARE MOVING! On Tues 22 July we move from Red Cow Lane Dublin 7 to 40/41 Dame st. Dublin 2.
From Mon 21 July afternoon & all day Tues 22 Jul our communications will be interrupted.
Any queries during this time, pls email [email protected] & we will revert on Wed 23 July when onsite in our new offices.
From Mon 21 July afternoon & all day Tues 22 Jul our communications will be interrupted.
Any queries during this time, pls email [email protected] & we will revert on Wed 23 July when onsite in our new offices.
July 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
WE ARE MOVING! On Tues 22 July we move from Red Cow Lane Dublin 7 to 40/41 Dame st. Dublin 2.
From Mon 21 July afternoon & all day Tues 22 Jul our communications will be interrupted.
Any queries during this time, pls email [email protected] & we will revert on Wed 23 July when onsite in our new offices.
From Mon 21 July afternoon & all day Tues 22 Jul our communications will be interrupted.
Any queries during this time, pls email [email protected] & we will revert on Wed 23 July when onsite in our new offices.
Community Foundation Ireland announce 169 grants awarded from RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Ranging from €8k-€140k, the impact of these grants will be felt by 1 million children & families in every county, providing vital services to the most vulnerable & marginalised children in their communities.
Over 1m children to benefit from Toy Show Appeal grants
It has been announced that over a million children and their families will benefit from donations to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal.
www.rte.ie
June 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Community Foundation Ireland announce 169 grants awarded from RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Ranging from €8k-€140k, the impact of these grants will be felt by 1 million children & families in every county, providing vital services to the most vulnerable & marginalised children in their communities.
On 10 June, Children’s Rights Alliance launched the latest edition of their annual Child Poverty Monitor – the fourth report in a unique series analysing Government progress and action to address child poverty. Read and download the report: childrensrights.ie/whats-new/la...
Child Poverty Monitor | Tracking Progress for a Better Future
Explore the latest findings and insights from the Child Poverty Monitor at Children's Rights Alliance. Tracking progress and advocating for a better future for every child.
childrensrights.ie
June 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
On 10 June, Children’s Rights Alliance launched the latest edition of their annual Child Poverty Monitor – the fourth report in a unique series analysing Government progress and action to address child poverty. Read and download the report: childrensrights.ie/whats-new/la...
Reminder that our 'Children's Promise' Grant is open for application for one more week & closes Thursday 20 March at 1pm.
All information on the grant programme & criteria can be found on the KHF website: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/
All queries welcome, please email [email protected].
All information on the grant programme & criteria can be found on the KHF website: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/
All queries welcome, please email [email protected].
March 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reminder that our 'Children's Promise' Grant is open for application for one more week & closes Thursday 20 March at 1pm.
All information on the grant programme & criteria can be found on the KHF website: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/
All queries welcome, please email [email protected].
All information on the grant programme & criteria can be found on the KHF website: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/
All queries welcome, please email [email protected].
Thx to all who attended 'Children's Promise' Grants info session last week & it's great to see such an interest from a wide part of the sector.
Session presentation & recording is now available to access on our website here: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/ Apply closing date 20 March
Session presentation & recording is now available to access on our website here: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/ Apply closing date 20 March
March 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Thx to all who attended 'Children's Promise' Grants info session last week & it's great to see such an interest from a wide part of the sector.
Session presentation & recording is now available to access on our website here: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/ Apply closing date 20 March
Session presentation & recording is now available to access on our website here: www.khf.ie/childrens-promise-grant-programme/ Apply closing date 20 March