Legacies are an important source of income for a relatively small but increasing number of charities in Ireland. A new report “Legacy Insights – Ireland Overview 2015 – 2020” by Campaign Solutions has found that while income was down 1.4% in 2020, since 2015 there has been a near 60% increase in verified legacy income to charities. €34.38m of legacy income was recorded in 2015 … [Read more...] about Legacy insights – Ireland overview 2015 – 2020
Philanthrophy
Legacies to charities up 60% in five years
Legacy income to charities in Ireland grew by over 60% between 2015 and 2019. The finding is included in the new report by Campaign Solutions. Some of the findings are below. The report has verified €234m of legacy income in the five years 2015 – 2019. Income increased from €30.5m in 2015 to €49.1m in 2019. That’s an increase of 61%! Taking account of unavailable … [Read more...] about Legacies to charities up 60% in five years
Environment and nature funding
Ireland, like many other countries has declared a state of climate emergency. There is a real and increasing concern for the future of the planet. Many sectors of society - both private and public -must collaborate to combat one of the most pressing issues of our current generation. We have yet to see this translated to a growth in donations to environmental charities in … [Read more...] about Environment and nature funding
Property and Philanthropy
What do property and philanthropy have in common? They both start with a ‘p’ and end in a ‘y’, but there’s more. It’s been said that Irish people have a love of property. Philanthropy is defined as a love of mankind. Perhaps the two can merge so that property becomes a major driver of philanthropy in Ireland in the years ahead. We know from numerous property and wealth … [Read more...] about Property and Philanthropy
Philanthropy and wealth transfer
This article discusses the significant potential for charitable and philanthropic causes in Ireland to benefit from legacy income in the coming years. … [Read more...] about Philanthropy and wealth transfer