Get Involved
The way you can help makes all the difference.
There are many wonderful ways to get involved, both big and small; it all helps make a real difference to young Irish people and their families around the UK.
Whether you want to donate as an individual, volunteer your time as a group or becoming a fundraising partner - we would be delighted to discuss ideas and opportunities with you.
Donate
Looking to make a one-off or regular donation?
Every donation makes a difference; therefore, we accept donations of any size, unique or recurring.
Donations can be made securely online by clicking on the donate button below; a new window will open to a simple online donation form.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can also add Gift Aid which increases the value of your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.
Corporate Support
Does your organisation want to be part of helping to make a difference?
By collaborating with the IYF (UK), you can help to empower and change the lives of young Irish people, their families and their communities for the better.
Create opportunities for your organisation, employees and the broader community through corporate social responsibility, partner programmes and sponsorship.
The Giving Back Guide
What are the other ways you can get involved?
We are proud to have been part of various innovative ways to help others since 1989, and we are excited for what the future holds.
Our Giving Back Guide below pulls together how you can help us with everyday good deeds, pay it forward partner schemes, and tips on taking your fundraising ideas to the next step.
The Giving Back Guide
Discover the variety of invaluable ways you can get involved using our handy guide that covers events, volunteering, raising awareness, to even giving back every time you shop without having to spend an extra penny!
1. Event Ideas
2. Be an Ambassador
3. Daily Good Deeds
Event Ideas
Whether it’s joining us at one of our entertaining events, leading the way in a sport or setting up your fundraiser - events are a brilliant way to engage, socialise and give back.
Over the years, we have hosted some fantastic fundraisers and activities, including our legendary annual IYF Winter ball, hotly contested golf days, poker tournaments, A Question of Irish Sport, to 2020’s incredible online Cook-along with Richard Corrigan and Dara Ó Briain.
Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about new dates or be inspired by what’s been happening so far by checking out our news and events section.
Mass Participation Events
Taking part in a sponsored sporting event is a fun way to support the Irish Youth Foundation and challenge yourself!
Were you looking for some inspiration? Meet our sporting heroes who have taken part and read their stories on our blog.
Host an Event
Got a great event idea? There are no limits to what event you can host, from cake sales to sponsored readathons.
Use your imagination and host a fundraising event to raise funds for the Irish Youth Foundation.
Reuse and Recycle
Is your wardrobe overflowing with items of clothing you no longer wear?
How about organising a clothes swap or sale, with funds raised donated to the Irish Youth Foundation.
For more advice or to discuss how to put your ideas into action, please contact us.
Be an Ambassador
Raising awareness about the projects we fund or helping out in your spare time is as valuable to us as any financial contribution.
Communicating who we are, what we do and how we do it means that we can connect and help more young Irish people and their families across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
By reaching out and engaging with our communities, we can ensure funds go directly to where they're needed most, empower those who need our support and foster opportunities that secure more funding for these brilliant projects..
Advocate
Advocating for an organisation you believe in is a powerful way to engage and give back.
Any support is incredibly welcome and here are just some of the ways you can forward our aims;
Learn more about each grantee and connect with those in your area.
Become an IYF Friend.
Encourage friends, family and colleagues to engage with us online or join us at one of our many events.
Introduce us to your employer if they operate charity schemes or are interested in giving back as a corporate sponsor.
Share our information with an organisation that may benefit from our grants - more information can be found here.
Raise Awareness
In simply sharing our content, you are helping to amplify the voices of those in need, ensuring that they are listened to.
It allows us to reach and welcome new audiences, which makes them more aware of local support services to connect with or how they can support further.
You can do this through:
Signing up below to our mailing list to stay in the know.
Please read, comment, share or subscribe via an RSS feed to our blogs.
Follow, like or comment across our various social channels.
Volunteer
Gifting your time or skills can be invaluable to any charitable organisation.
Use your skillset or learn new ones by joining us behind the scenes to deliver our programmes and events.
To know more about future volunteer opportunities or if you would like to share your skill, please email us.
Daily Good Deeds
Finding the little moments to give back in this busy modern world has been made easier thanks to new digital aids and support programs.
Life’s occasions are moments to celebrate and reflect with loved ones - giving back can be one of the ways to share and remember such moments.
Through the wonders of modern technology and corporate social responsibility, the IYF (UK)’s charitable work can go that bit further whether you want to show someone your gratitude, give back as part of your routine (without costing you a penny!) or team up with us. We can help cheerlead you from the sidelines serve as a great motivator, especially when it comes to goal setting or when you need that added incentive!
Digital Donations
Discover the new ways to give back as you shop, without spending an extra penny!
By shopping via the following platforms links or adding the IYF (UK) as your preferred charity the next time you are at the online checkout, these companies will contribute to us on your behalf - now that's a win-win!
Here are some of the other ways you can give back online
New Habits
In need of some extra motivation to kick or even kick start a new habit?
Share your journey with us or take a look at our suggestions below;
Simple Switch & Saves
In 2020 a jaw-dropping £3.93 billion was spent on takeaway beverages and £29.4 billion on takeaways here in the UK. If you are looking at ways to save, why not reduce or ditch the takeaway coffee or meals see how much you could save and raise!
Helpful Health Kicks
Thinking about that couch to 5K or trying to curb a craving?
Whether you’re cutting out chocolate or trying something new, ask loved ones to keep you on track with contributions each time you meet a new milestone or when you reach your ultimate goal.
Try Something New
Why not try something good for you, good for others and good for the environment too?
Reducing your impact on the planet can come from going vegetarian, vegan or shopping with local suppliers are great ways to help out. Sponsored beach cleans, litter picking to even starting a seed/bulb fundraiser exchange between friends and family.
Celebrations
The gift of giving to a cause dear to you or to someone you know, whether for a birthday, wedding, Christmas or as a memorial, is something that will always be treasured.
Giving back builds towards lasting positive change, and through the IYF (UK), your support directly helps young Irish people, their families and their communities to thrive in otherwise challenging times. Here are some of the ways life’s occasions can create treasured memories for all.
Birthday Fundraisers
Coming soon, you can create your fundraiser and encourage friends to give back through Facebook and Instagram.
Gift Registry and Wedding Favours
Consider adding us to your gift registry as part of your big day or as a way to show your gratitude to guests by gifting a donation in their name.
Christmas Appeals
The holiday season is a time when many of us think about how we can give something back. Donations we receive at this time help contribute towards our Emergency Funding Grants that provide immediate relief to those struggling through Winter.
Legacy and In Memoriam
Gifts in memory of a loved one or as a legacy in your will are a very personal and special way to support us, making a difference for generations to come.
If you’d like more advice about including a legacy or in memoriam donation, please get in touch with us.
A Celebration of Life
Choosing to give donations instead of flowers is a beautiful way to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one.
Your Funeral Director will assist you with this and help manage it on your behalf.
Leaving a Legacy
After you have taken care of your nearest & dearests’ welfare, if you wish to make a gift to charity when making or amending your will, your solicitor can advise on what best suits your circumstances.
No inheritance tax is payable on gifts to charity made during your lifetime or through your will. In addition, should you choose to leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, you may benefit from a reduced inheritance tax rate.