Heritage non-profits in Ireland
Browse 42 heritage trusts, historical societies and non-profit museums in Ireland. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 42 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- Irish Heritage TrustDublin, IrelandHeritage · Arts & Culture +3 more

- The Sheeps Head WayKilcrohane, IrelandCommunity development · Heritage

- Irish Film InstituteDublin, IrelandArts & Culture · Heritage +1 more

- Irish Labour History SocietyDublin, IrelandHeritage · Education

- Fota House, Arboretum & GardensCarrigtwohill, IrelandHeritage · Environment & Climate +1 more

- Bundoran Community CentreBundoran, IrelandCommunity development · Employment & Skills +6 more

- Joyce Country and Western Lakes GeoparkTourmakeady, IrelandHeritage · Environment & Climate +3 more
- DCDance Cork Firkin CraneCork, IrelandArts & Culture · Disability +2 more
- RIRoyal Irish AcademyDublin, IrelandScience & Research · Heritage +1 more
- Marsh's LibraryDublin, IrelandHeritage · Education +1 more

- Cnoc Buí Community Arts CentreUnion Hall, IrelandArts & Culture · Heritage +1 more

- IGIrish Georgian SocietyDublin, IrelandHeritage · Arts & Culture +1 more
Heritage non-profits in Ireland at a glance
Of the 42 Heritage non-profits in Ireland, the most common cause areas are Arts & Culture (57%), Community development (57%) and Education (50%).
Cause areas
- Arts & Culture57%
- Community development57%
- Education50%
- Environment & Climate29%
- Nature & Wildlife conservation14%
Organisation types
- Charity45%
- Community organisation43%
- Association10%
Beneficiaries
- Communities81%
- Students26%
- Children24%
- Families21%
- Youth19%
Funding sources
- Government funding43%
- Individual donations43%
- Earned income29%
- Membership fees26%
- Grants26%
Top cities
- Dublin33%
- Cork7%
Size
- 1-10 employees5%
- 51-200 employees7%
Key facts
- 1990 is the median founding year
- 17% say donations are tax-deductible
- 57% publish a charity number
- 90% name their programmes
- 38% invite volunteers
Figures from all 42 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples