It’s time for contemporary patriotism. I’ve no doubt we’ll save the country. But we also need to save the country’s young and vulnerable.
Bob Etchingham
CEO, Applegreen
How you can make a difference
Our aim is to reach 45,000 children and young people who are living in disadvantaged circumstances across Ireland.
To do this, we need to support a wide range of youth projects as well those incredible youth workers who work tirelessly, and often voluntarily, to ensure children and young people have a future to look forward to.
But we can’t do it without you. Whether you are an individual or a business you can make a difference.
What you can do
Join an event
Join 50 IYF Gladiators and take part in the Milan to Rome Charity Cycle this September.
Make a donation
Your support helps us to back even more children and young people across Ireland.
Fundraise
From birthday fundraisers to fun runs, ‘give it up’ challenges, and golf tournaments. There are plenty of fun ways to fundraise with colleagues and friends.
Leave a gift in your will
Create an impact long into the future by leaving a legacy to the Irish Youth Foundation. Contact us to learn more.
What your business can do
and make a difference to the lives of children and young people in your local communities. This is one of the toughest challenges we’ve faced. But the leadership within the youth sector, the frontline staff, the skills, wisdom and infrastructure are all in place, and ready to be mobilised in order to turn things around. All we’re missing are the resources and the empathetic and practical leaders with the vision and values to partner us and transform a generation. All we’re missing is you.
Speak to our CEO Lucy Masterson directly to discuss partnership opportunities.
Ask your staff to take part in
Children’s Hour 2022
Each November, on World Children’s Day, companies across Ireland take part in our Children’s Hour Campaign and ask staff to donate one hour of their pay to support children and young people across Ireland.
Get more information and sign up for Children’s Hour 2022 today.
It’s time for contemporary patriotism. I’ve no doubt we’ll save the country. But we also need to save the country’s young and vulnerable.
CEO, Applegreen
Partnership success stories
In 2020, IYF partnered with health insurance company Vhi to launch the Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund. The fund supports projects that seek to strengthen resilience in young people and help them manage anxiety, with the emphasis on early intervention and prevention. In 2020 the fund supported 11 projects nationwide, directly impacting 11,994 young people between the ages of 12 to 19 years.
Since 2017, health insurance company Vhi has partnered with IYF to deliver ‘Run for Fun’ an eight-week programme that builds self-esteem and resilience of young people through a specialised fitness and nutrition programme. Since its pilot in 2017, ‘Run for Fun’ has directly engaged 267 young people nationwide. Together they have completed over 1,000 weeks of training and run over 500 kilometres.
For the past three years, IYF has partnered with construction company Linesight to support the numeracy education of primary school children living in areas where Linesight operates. Through the MathsWhizz programme, Linesight’s support has directly connected 270 children with additional maths support in schools in Dublin.
Our Partners
Applegreen have supported the Irish Youth Foundation since 2018. During this time they have raised over €450,000 for young people across Ireland living in disadvantaged communities. Through the Applegreen Blossom Fund, they have directly supported 112 projects and 8,000 children and young people across the country. The fund has supported a range of projects including those in the area of health and mental wellbeing, and those supporting educational transitions.
Every year as a firm, PwC makes a significant impact in our communities through a number of charitable initiatives and events. ‘Care’ is one of our core values and, this year, we have committed to doing even more to give back and make a difference. We are delighted to have partnered with the Irish Youth Foundation and Pieta so that we can support the remarkable work they do every day.
Vhi have been partnering with the Irish Youth Foundation for over four years now. The team at Irish Youth Foundation are so passionate about the work they do and the support they provide to the youth sector. They’ve become a truly valued partner for us all at Vhi, so much so that over the past year employees have fundraised on a number of occasions for the organisation. We’re looking forward to continuing this partnership and deepening it in the months and years ahead.
We’re delighted to support the Irish Youth Foundation as one of our 2021-2023 community partners. Our work with the IYF will focus on their Generation Pandemic programme by supporting pathways to further learning and employment. It will include staff volunteering, pro bono and fundraising support over three years.
The Kelly Family and all the staff here have been delighted to partner with the Irish Youth Foundation over the past number of years. It’s an organisation that aligns with our values as a business and does absolutely fantastic work in our communities. What the IYF do is essential, it is essential to the kids that they impact and to the communities in which we are all based and Glandore will continue to support this organisation long into the future.” Glandore, Co-Working Office Space.
We’re on a mission to spread a message of equality through what we wear. We fully support the Irish Youth Foundation’s mission to ensure children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential in life. That’s why we donate €1 to the IYF from every jumper we sell.
As actuaries we are fortunate to have had the education, opportunities and support to fulfil our potential in a rewarding profession – something we can often take for granted. Through this Charity Partnership, we will help raise additional funds for the Irish Youth Foundation that will be used to support, educate and train young people who are living in difficult circumstances through no fault of their own.
Sheelagh Malin
SAI President 2021/2022
How you can help
Our aim is to reach 45,000 children and young people who are living in disadvantaged circumstances across Ireland.
To do this, we need to support a wide range of youth projects as well those incredible youth workers who work tirelessly, and often voluntarily, to ensure children and young people have a future to look forward to.
But we can’t do it without you.
Whether you are a business or an individual you can help.
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