RESOURCES

Resources

We have compiled some useful social finance resources through the project that we hoped to share. This list is not exhaustive. If you feel we have left something out, please don’t hesiate to contact us.

NATIONAL

Here are some resources to check out across Ireland

Community Finance Ireland

Offers loan financing for social economy organisations across the island of Ireland

https://communityfinanceireland.com/

Rethink Ireland

Offers grant and philanthropic funding support with structured accelerators and incubators.

https://rethinkireland.ie/

Clann Credo

Offers loans and finance to a range of organisations across Ireland

https://www.clanncredo.ie/

Grid Finance

Loans for businesses and social enterprises at varying competitive rates

https://www.gridfinance.ie/

Local Enterprise Office

Every county in Ireland has a local enterprise office that offers a range of supports for enterprises. 

https://www.localenterprise.ie

Ireland Funds

Philanthropic funding available through a series of grants.

https://www.irelandfunds.org/grants/

Working To Change

Funding is available for organisations that support Justice & Probation in Ireland.

https://www.workingtochange.ie/kickstart-fund

Microfinance Ireland

Funding for smaller amounts.

https://microfinanceireland.ie

Community Foundation Ireland

Offers a range of philanthropic funding sources for charities and community organisations

https://www.communityfoundation.ie/

Pobal

A range of funding and finance supports for community and voluntary, charity and social economy sector

Pobal administers and manages Government and EU funding to address disadvantage and support social inclusion

fund:it:

Crowdfunding platform in Ireland particularly used for arts and community projects

https://fundit.ie/

Linked Finance

Providing a range of loan facilities for profit making enterprises

https://www.linkedfinance.com/

ILDN/ Local Development Companys/ Partnerships

There are a range of supports from local development companies across Ireland. 

https://ildn.ie

Access Europe

If you want to find out more abbout European funding, sign up to this resource from the Wheel

https://www.accesseurope.ie

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

Support for social entrepreneurs

https://www.socialentrepreneurs.ie