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New Funding to Boost Research on Older People

10 March 2010 | FP Editor

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is increasing the grants for research on ageing issues in Ireland. It is offering up to €100,000 for research projects that will improve the lives of older people.
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Creating a Successful Legacy Programme Seminar

10 March 2010 | FP Editor

Legacy Promotion Ireland (LPI) will be holding a seminar, Creating a Successful Legacy Programme, in Dublin on 31 March. The main speaker will be Richard Radcliffe, a legacy expert with more than a quarter century of experience in the voluntary sector.
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Social Finance Conference to Focus on Job Creation

05 March 2010 | FP Editor

Clann Credo’s annual conference, Common Cents 2010, will examine the contribution that social enterprise can make in the critical area of job creation, particularly from a community perspective.
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Age Action Charity Shops to Close

05 March 2010 | FP Editor

Age Action Ireland has announced that it is to close two of its five stores. The charity, which campaigns and provides services for the elderly, said it had no option but to close the shops which were no longer breaking even.
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Fundingpoint.ie to Get a Makeover

25 February 2010 | FP Editor

The Wheel has announced that it will be launching an innovative new online hub for community and voluntary organisations on Tuesday, 11 May. The new website will integrate the organisation's existing websites, including Fundinpoint.ie.
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Dublin Bus Support Programme Re-opens

25 February 2010 | FP Editor

The Dublin Bus Community Support Programme (CSP) opens again for applications on Monday, 1 March 2010. Now in its seventh year the Dublin Bus CSP awards grants to local charities and community groups in the Greater Dublin area.
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Last Chance to Vote in AIB Better Ireland Awards

25 February 2010 | FP Editor

Voting is still open for the AIB Better Ireland Awards 2009 /2010. This is your last opportunity to have a say in selecting the children's projects to receive funding from programme.
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Niall Mellon Resolves Dispute with Irish Aid

22 February 2010 | FP Editor

Meteor Humanitarian Award winner Niall Mellon has said he has resolved his differences with Irish Aid and submitted a new application for funding.
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Win a 20k Media Package for Your Charity

15 February 2010 | FP Editor

In a bid to boost the communications and marketing skills across the sector, Mediacontact.ie has announced that it is giving away a media package worth €20,000 to an Irish charity.
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Fundraising Ireland Conference Details Announced

15 February 2010 | FP Editor

Fundraising Ireland (FI) has announced full details for its National Fundraising Conference which will take place on 23-24 of March, 2010 in Croke Park. The theme this year is 'Green Shoots: Fundraising Out of Recession'.
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