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COVID-19 will redefine the purpose of corporate social responsibility
The Government’s national plan on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Towards Responsible Business 2017-2020, sets out a vision that Ireland will be recognised as ‘a centre of excellence for responsible and sustainable business practice’. It is fair to say that the plan, which is now in its third and final year, has succeeded in raising the...
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NOW is the time to give!
As the scale of the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, so too does the scale of people in need. While government must shoulder the primary burden of response, they cannot do it alone. We are in this together. All sectors of society have been impacted, but it is the most vulnerable who are at greatest...
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It is a time for businesses to lead in their communities on CSR
Community engagement is of utmost importance at this time. Covid-19 has brought numerous changes into our everyday lives. Amidst all of these challenges it is important that we do not lose sight of the benefits which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives bring to our communities, businesses and individuals. Many organisations have had to change their...
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Supporting frontline organisations during challenging times
Philanthropy is playing its part in supporting communities through COVID-19. “The very place we have all been sent for safety because of COVID-19 – home – is anything but safe for some people,” said Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan, while launching a campaign to inform victims of domestic abuse of supports available to them. While...
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Crisis brings out the best in Irish people
COVID-19 has shown us the best of the Irish spirit with an unprecedented number of people offering to volunteer over the last couple of months. Thousands of people have signed up to the national volunteering database, I-VOL, over the last two months. As usual, the people of Ireland have shown their true spirit and willingness...
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Support for charities is needed now more than ever
The charity sector has been struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. If its vital work is to continue, it urgently needs the support of companies and the general public. The COVID-19 crisis has rocked the charity sector, says Mary Gamble, Director of Fundraising and Retail at children’s charity, Barnardos Ireland. During lockdown, the way that charities...
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Want to make a difference? Volunteer!
Over one million people in Ireland volunteer. That’s almost a quarter of the population giving back and making a difference in communities across Ireland every day. What they do often goes unseen, but volunteering makes up the social fabric of local communities. When people volunteer they feel closer to their community and the people in...
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Philanthropy; the untapped resource for real social change
Philanthropy is best summarised as transforming generosity into lasting impact, but at its best, can be a catalyst for positive social change. Our culture of philanthropy in Ireland is still underdeveloped compared to our neighbours in the UK and US and only accounts for 0.3% of our GDP, yet there are over 78,000 millionaires in...
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The business community in Ireland can and is helping to end homelessness
Homelessness in Ireland is a national crisis. It’s starting to feel almost unsolvable. And, sadly, it is set to continue for the foreseeable future with over 10,000 people now homeless in Ireland. That’s 10,000 people robbed of the very foundation of their entire lives – their family home. And there are so many more on the...
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Giving thoughtfully creates change
The generous spirit of giving is evident throughout Ireland, but we tend to be reactive givers, making one-off gifts during times of disasters or responding to an immediate ask from a charity. At its core, philanthropy is about strategic support, planning your giving for maximum impact. It asks the question: ‘What do you want to...