# Bank of Ireland reviewing charitable giving

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/05/01/bank-ireland-reviewing-charitable-giving/
- Published: 2006-05-01T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Bank of Ireland, one of the biggest companies in Ireland, is undertaking a major
review of its charity giving. The bank was the most high profile sponsor of the 
Special Olympics and subsequently the Special Olympics Network.

The Bank of Ireland has a range of charitable programmes, including a 13 year association
with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. In 2000 the bank allocated ‚€12.5 
million to the Millennium Scholars Trust which provides educational bursaries and
it runs a significant staff matching fund.

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The bank’s main rival, Allied Irish Bank, carried out a review of its charitable
giving a few years ago which resulted in their Better Ireland programmes which support
work with disadvantaged young people.