The Ireland Fund of Great Britain
Analysis
The Ireland Fund of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Ireland Fund of Great Britain reported income of £2.1m and spending of £2.1m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £599k to £2.1m (+254%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Ireland Fund of Great Britain sits at the 93rd percentile: it is larger than about 93% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Christian Trust (£2.1m), Nottingham Forest Foundation (£2.1m) and Dance East (£2.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 82% and trading 18%. Charitable activities took 82% of spending and raising funds 18%. Reserves of £426k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 82%
- Trading 18%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
The IFGB is part of a global network that supports communities in Ireland and across the Irish diaspora. We do this by maintaining an unparalleled understanding of the charitable organisations that support Irish communities,ensuring philanthropic efforts and resources are used to greatest effect and impact,supporting a global network of likeminded friends striving to realise a shared vision.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Christian Trust | Lancaster | £2.1m |
| Nottingham Forest Foundation | Nottingham | £2.1m |
| Dance East | Ipswich | £2.1m |
| Wisdom Hospice Charity | Kent | £2.1m |