Inspire and Encourage Generosity Northern Ireland voluntary sector benefits from celebration of generosity during Philanthropy Fortnight 2019 Philanthropy Fortnight, a two week long celebration of generosity, highlighted the very real and positive impacts which philanthropy makes in our community. Siofra Healy, Director of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation, “Philanthropy Fortnight is an opportunity to celebrate Northern Ireland is one of the most generous regions in the UK and the impact that generosity makes to our society. Generosity is not limited to a two week period however and over the last year, one in every eight people in NI benefited from local philanthropy through the Foundation with over £4m in grants awarded. While statistics can be impressive, the real impact can be seen when individuals’ lives are changed.” Young Philanthropist joins forces with the Community Foundation to support Ardoyne Afterschools Club Aquinas has raised £500, in partnership with the Foundation to fund new games and play equipment for North Belfast after school facility, Ardoyne Afterschools Club. Oisín Cahalane, who led the initiative explained, “During a trip to South Africa last year I saw some of the deprivation faced by people the same age as me, who are living in townships. I know there are young people everywhere who don’t get the same opportunities as others and I wanted to do something to help. I worked with my school and chose to support Ardoyne Afterschools Club because it is used by young people. At Aquinas, we have a great Fundraising Committee and we had loads of ideas but in the end decided to have a bake sale and coffee morning for pupils and teachers. We held three in June and raised £250, which was match funded by the Community Foundation, so I was able to give £500 to the centre.” 22
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