Comedy star wins Irish philanthropy award
Howard Lake | 27 January 2015 | News
Mrs Brown’s Boys star and creator Brendan O’Carroll has been named National Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation for Ireland for his work with St Vincent de Paul (SVP).
In 2013 Mr O’Carroll gave €225,000 to SVP and €100,000 to Irish Autism Action. He has been associated with SVP for a number of years. He has also given support to DEBRA Ireland and the Grace Nolan Foundation.
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The corporate philanthropy award was given to BNY Mellon for their work with Acquired Brain Injury Ireland in Wexford. BNY Mellon has provided in excess of €60,000 through direct donations, team-oriented volunteering, and employee/company matched fundraising to establish The ABI Ireland Clubhouse Day Resource Service.
The special Brian Wilson Award was awarded to Jim and Adeline Callery for their contribution to cultural and educational projects in County Roscommon, including the foundation of The Irish National Famine Museum.
Brendan O’Carroll of Mrs Brown’s Boys and Tina Roche, CEO of Community Foundation for Ireland
The Community Foundation’s CEO Tina Roche said:
“Philanthropy is from both the head and the heart; it is truly planned giving. It focuses on results, on the longer term and on the sustainable. We hope these recipients will inspire and challenge others to give in a planned and strategic way, such as by setting up a corporate, family or personal fund with The Community Foundation for Ireland.”
The Community Foundation manages over 50 funds and, since its foundation in 2000, has awarded over €20m to community groups and charities throughout Ireland. Grants in excess of €3.7 million were issued on behalf of donors in 2014 to charities and community groups, the highest annual amount distributed to date.
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