Corporate Giving

Join Us in Creating a Fairer Ireland for Every Child

At the Irish Youth Foundation, we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive. Yet today, 1 in 5 children in Ireland live in poverty, facing barriers that limit their potential before life has even begun. Together, we can change that.

Our corporate partners play a vital role in building a fairer Ireland. By joining forces with IYF, your company can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people living in disadvantage. This is more than charity; it’s an investment in Ireland’s future.

Why Corporate Support Matters

Corporate partnerships are at the heart of our mission to break the cycle of disadvantage for children and young people in Ireland. Their support doesn’t just fund programmes, it fuels opportunities, opens doors, and creates lasting change. Our Corporate partners allow us deliver targeted initiatives that tackle educational inequality, mental health challenges, and social exclusion, giving young people the tools they need to thrive.

Thanks to the incredible commitment of our corporate partners, €282,869 was invested in 2025, directly impacting the lives of 5,427 children and young people across Ireland. This support meant more safe spaces, more mentoring, more opportunities and more hope for a brighter future.

Our Partnership Levels

Here at the Irish Youth Foundation, we have different levels of partnership when it comes to our corporate supporters. This is to ensure we can align ourselves effectively with our various partners’ funding capacity.

Community Partners

Up to €50,000

At this level, your generosity gives us the freedom to act where the need is greatest. Unrestricted funds empower us to respond quickly and effectively, whether through our annual Flagship Fund, which supports youth projects nationwide, or through emergency grants that help youth workers respond to unpredictable challenges in real time. Your partnership provides the agility that keeps our mission moving forward.

Impact Partners

€50,000 to €100,000

This level of collaboration blends flexibility with focus. Half of your support will go toward unrestricted funding, ensuring we can continue addressing emerging needs, while the other half will be allocated to a programme or area of focus aligned with your organisation’s values and goals. This dual structure creates a direct link between your investment and visible, measurable impact.

Legacy Partners

€100,000+

For organisations ready to create a lasting, strategic legacy, this partnership offers the opportunity to develop a dedicated fund in your company’s name. Together, we’ll co-design the fund’s focus areas, strategic objectives, and parameters, ensuring alignment with both your corporate vision and the Irish Youth Foundation’s mission. A percentage of your contribution will support the management and operational costs of administering the fund, ensuring your investment is managed with transparency, accountability, and lasting impact.

Start building today

Your partnership with IYF will help us fund vital programs in education, mental health, and employability, programs that change lives and break cycles of poverty. Join a community of like-minded organisations committed to building a brighter future for Ireland’s children.

Let’s create a fairer Ireland together. Contact our Development Manager Matthew Walsh (matthew@iyf.ie) to start your corporate partnership today.