Rosie & Jim Launch Charity & Community Fund 2026

Posted on 28 Jan 2026

Rosie & Jim, an Irish family business, is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 Charity & Community Fund. The organisation has a strong commitment to supporting local causes and charities throughout Ireland.

In 2026, the fund will welcome all registered Irish charities to apply for one or more initiatives. With a total of up to €40,000 available, the fund aims to help charities nationwide create meaningful impact.

This initiative allows Rosie & Jim to support a broader range of charities. The organisation looks forward to receiving applications from all sectors.

Who can apply?

  • Registered Irish charity (CHY/CRA number)
  • Project delivered in Ireland for communities in Ireland
  • Project can start within 3 months and finish within 12 months of award
  • Appropriate governance, safeguarding, financial controls
  • It must be clear that this fund will be exclusively used for a specific project and not for general operations. 

Not eligible: individuals, political activity/parties, primarily religious promotion, projects outside Ireland, retrospective costs, general appeals, debt relief, capital-only requests without clear community benefit, or activities with unmanaged safety risks. 

Grant terms

  • Eligible costs: project delivery (materials, outreach, venue, specialist staff), up to 20% project overheads
  • Ineligible: general operating deficits; fundraising costs
  • Payments: one tranche (or staged for larger grants) to a charity bank account
  • Reporting: short mid-point update + final impact report (outcomes vs targets, case study, 3–5 photos with consent).

Learn More / Apply

Full applications details are available here.

The deadline for application is 4 March 2026.

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