Acorn Fund

The Acorn Fund channels local and diaspora planned giving to improve the cultural, environmental and economic life of people in Derry ~ Londonderry.

[Karen Ievers @karenievers]

‘Pinch of Snuff’ - a band from Japan who play Irish trad music - flew in to Dublin this week and this is their first performance in Ireland 🇮🇪

They performed on Grafton Street and quickly drew a crowd ☘️

[Derry Strabane Cncl @dcsdcouncil]

Please be advised that our Leisure Centres at

📍Foyle Arena
📍Melvin
📍Riversdale
📍Templemore

Are all currently open and available to any members of the public who have power outages & require assistance with heat, water, tea/coffee & phone charging.

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗡𝗜'𝘀 '𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄' 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 🥔🥕

Have you ever thought about growing your own fresh, healthy vegetables at home? 🌱 If you're in the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane area, why not start 2025 with a new and rewarding habit?

The 'I Can Grow' Programme is a fantastic initiative that supports individuals and families in growing fresh, healthy produce right from their own homes.

If you are successful in your application, you will get everything you need to participate, including a raised 1m x 1m planter, plants grown from seedlings (lettuce, radish, peas, potatoes, onions, leeks, carrots) compost, and hands on training from the project horticulturist.

Take a few moments to apply for the 'I Can Grow' Programme before Tuesday 14th January. 🧄🧅🥬

Apply here 🔗 https://t.co/RgAwEPAjtm

[Ulster University @UlsterUni]

🎓🌟 Class of 2024 🌟🎓​​

Meet the 40 students who are making history today as they graduate from Northern Ireland’s first ever BSc Paramedic Sciences programme at our Derry~Londonderry campus. ​

#WeAreUU | #ProudOfUU | @healthdpt

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

🌍✨ This #GivingTuesday, we at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland are celebrating the power of generosity and the lasting impact it can have on our communities. 💙

By including a gift in your will through our Legacy Match Fund, you can help create lasting change for the people and causes you care about most. Together, we can shape a brighter future for Northern Ireland.

Watch our video to learn more about leaving a legacy to shape the future. 💌

Find out more: 🔗 https://t.co/BZrECCA3z5

Email: [email protected]
Call: 02890245927

#GivingTuesday #LegacyGiving #NorthernIreland #CommunityFoundationforNorthernIreland #GiftInWills

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

There are 10 Community Benefit Funds currently open on our website. Please visit our 'Open Grants & Programmes' page or click the relevant links below to find out more about each grant and apply.

🚨 The Community Foundation has a new database and application and monitoring system. We have provided a ‘How to Apply’ guide within each of the available fund pages and advise that you read this document before starting your application.

👉 The Dunmore Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/1ewQuLZjL8
👉 Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/zyGDVGq1JS
👉 Cloonty Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/03sx7WRRvB
👉 Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/6hgLmxMz5t
👉 Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/cnop3J8Zij
👉 Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/moL8hW8RVI
👉 Thornog Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/zq6TWwJuqz
👉 Rathsherry Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/anUqnj98P3
👉 Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/ef9Auem3HO
👉 Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund -
🔗 https://t.co/nc0Gedy8DS

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

A young man who set up a project inspired by his own mother's experience of homelessness and addiction in Dublin, has spoken of his pride in being able to show her the work he does. #worldhomelessday #homelessness

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association has said the European Commission may need to 'step in' after being shown footage of the condition hundreds Irish calves were left in after being exported across Romania and on to Israel https://t.co/lLT9bBLZGj

[Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy]

Beautifully put.

Some people cause constant chaos around themselves to avoid getting caught. https://t.co/DPzQu1UeR2

[Vani Hari @thefoodbabe]

If you know someone who buys McDonalds, Gatorade, Skittles, M&Ms, Oreos, Fanta, or Froot Loops - show them this video. It’s time everyone knows the truth about our food system. @calleymeans @humankarp @realfoodology @yoalexrapz @DrJoelGator @TheRobHerring @RobertKennedyJr

[Her Sport @HerSportDotIE]

"There is no way at all I could have pursued the Olympics or Athletics if it wasn't for the support of my parents."

Irish Olympic Athlete, Sophie Becker, speaks about the incremental role her parents have played and the immense support they have given her over the years.

[The John and Pat Hume Foundation @humefoundation]

Mo Hume introduces Taioseach with Dad’s words ‘Not least is the need to counter the prevailing philosophy of war as a means to end conflict. Instead of sending bullets & bombs, we should be sending philosophers of peace to spread the values of inclusion, justice and tolerance.’

[Mandy McAuley @mandy_mcauley]

Another brilliant young woman cut down #VAWG
Paris Olympics athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend.
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner suffered 75% burns in the brutal attack. BBC News https://t.co/mckUMGMeWm

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

#AcornFarmNI 🌼
Great to catch up with Emma Barron from @dcsdcouncil on the progress of the #GateLodge at Acorn Farm NI. It was fantastic to get a sneak peek and learn about the eco friendly technologies & plans for the garden.🏡💚🌿🌱🌷 @TNLComFund @TCV_NI @DHCinfo @NIFarmGarden

[Derry Journal @derryjournal]

Derry has won the Best Kept Large Urban Centre category and Malin has been named the Best Kept Village in the all-island, Best Kept Town Competition. https://t.co/RJ4nNfRN8Y

[Community Foundation for Northern Ireland @CFNIreland]

In our May Newsletter we introduced Danielle Dawson, our new Women's Development Officer. If you missed it, get to know Danielle a little better by clicking on the link below.

https://t.co/T7NCiNuiRk

#WomensDevelopmentOfficer #CommunityFoundationNI #NAUWU