Structure and Governance
Changing Lives DLR is structured as a Donor Advised Fund at Community Foundation Ireland (CHY 13967), an Irish registered charity founded in 2000 to create and support philanthropic funds to address social needs in Ireland. The Community Foundation administers the Fund and oversees governance. This includes:
- Handling legal and administrative matters on behalf of the Fund
- Taking responsibility for governance, compliance and due diligence concerning donations
- Providing expert advice to help develop the Fund, and
- Liaising with recipients and donors.
Thanks to Community Foundation Ireland’s charitable status, Changing Lives DLR derives benefit through the Irish tax code. If a donor’s gift is over €250, the Foundation can claim tax back on Changing Lives DLR’s behalf. This is equivalent to an additional 45% in most cases.
See: https://www.communityfoundation.ie
“Community Foundation Ireland is delighted to partner with Changing Lives DLR as part of our shared mission of equality for all in thriving communities. The Foundation is committed to supporting place-based philanthropic funds which have been shown to transform lives around the world and will now do so in local communities around the county. Bringing this very worthwhile initiative to reality is a huge achievement for all involved. We are fully committed to working in partnership to progress and grow Changing Lives DLR and its impact.”
Denise Charlton, Chief Executive, Community Foundation Ireland