CI

Charities Institute Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Democracy & Civil societyEducation
Network or umbrellaFounded 2016National reach
Profile last updated: September 30, 2026

About

Founded in 2016, Charities Institute Ireland is a non-profit network based in Dublin, Ireland working on democracy & civil society, education.

Charities Institute Ireland (Cii) is the representative body for fundraising and high-impact charities in Ireland. It was formed in 2016 through the merger of ICTR and Fundraising Ireland. Cii supports its members, which include 325 charities, to strengthen governance, finance and fundraising practice. It provides education and training through the Cii Academy, publishes guidance and research, runs the Triple Lock quality mark and works with policy makers to create a more favourable environment for charities. Its work is focused on Ireland and its aim is to build public trust in the charity sector.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2016

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Charity number

20043964

Registration

335412

Members

325

Focus areas

charitiesgovernancefundraisingmembership bodycharity sectortrainingIreland

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyEducation

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingAwareness & educationResearch

Programmes

Cii Academy

Education · Ireland

Education programme offering professional training courses, certificates and masterclasses for charity staff and volunteers, including fundraising, charity SORP accounting and governance.

Triple Lock Standard

Democracy & Civil society · Ireland

Quality mark recognising charities that meet best practice in governance, financial standards and fundraising.

Charity Hack

Community development · Ireland

Single-day event in Dublin where charities present their work and challenges.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership fees

Ways to support

MembershipCorporate partnership

Trust

Triple Lock

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

CCLA Investment Management, PayPal Giving Fund Ireland

People

Management & team (4)

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