The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland hosted an event aimed at outlining the benefits of giving to charitable causes in Derry this week.
The ‘Your Giving, Your Impact’ event was held at the Centre for Contemporary Art and was supported by Caldwell and Robinson Solicitors.
Speaking after the event Shuana Kelpie, North West Development and Philanthropy Manager said:
“Support for charitable work and the levels of giving in Northern Ireland are fantastic and with evidence highlights we are one of the most generous regions across these islands for supporting charitable causes.
“However, many potential donors, whether they are individuals, families, businesses or anyone else for that matter can find that first step a little tricky. Rules and regulations on larger donations for example can change and leave those wishing to support charitable work or the community and voluntary sector unclear on the next steps to take.
“There can also be a lot of work involved in terms of governance and red tape when setting up a charitable trust for instance and the Community Foundation can provide a clear, simplified alternative.
“The “Your Giving, Your Impact” event outlined how, with over 45 years’ experience in helping donors get money effectively and efficiently to causes that matter to them, the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is one of the best placed organisations to guide you on your giving journey and navigate these hurdles.
“We already have an superb example locally of how the Community Foundation supports giving with the Acorn Fund Giving Circle, formed in 2012 by a group of women living and working in Derry who wanted to make a positive difference to issues impacting the lives of local people and is still going strong today.
“At the event we heard from donors on how the Community Foundation can help take out the worry and stress of larger donations and indeed help donors maximise their impact on these causes facing us today as a society.
“Our doors are always open for anyone who would like to have a chat with us about the best ways to give to good causes.”