WHY AND HOW WE RAISE FUNDS

The charity assists up to 200 families at any one time and contributes in the region of €500,000 annually in support. This support takes the form of monthly, quarterly or annual annuities as well as crisis grants where appropriate.  In order to do this year on year, we need your support. The three pillars below form the bedrock of how we raise these valuable funds, and provide simple ways for people to contribute to the fund

 

EVENTS

EVENTS

Our committees of volunteers run many events throughout the year. As well as providing great networking, fun opportunities for us all to get together,  the funds raised at these events provide the single biggest income stream for the charity.

DONATIONS & BEQUESTS

DONATIONS & BEQUESTS

The IGBF benefits greatly every year from bespoke donations and bequests that enable us to continue our assistance of our colleagues in need.

Click Donate now to see how you could help!

IGBF RECYCLING DRIVE

IGBF RECYCLING DRIVE

Over the last five years the IGBF and Textile Recycling Ltd ( TRL ) have been in a partnership to raise €100k for the fund  and we are delighted to report that we have raised €90k so far – Help us to hit this target by clicking the Read More button below.

Events

Volunteers

Families Helped

Individuals Helped

UPCOMING EVENTS

There is always something going on.

Choose from the next few upcoming events on the right or click below to see all our events.

 

december 2024

06dec12:00 pm6:00 pmIGBF Christmas Lunch 2024 - Friday 6th Dec - Clayton Hotel, Dublin 4SAVE THE DATE!!

february 2025

15feb7:00 pm11:59 pmMid-West Region Black Tie Ball - Saturday 15th February 2025 - Castletroy Park Hotel

may 2025

17may10:00 am2:00 pmThe Grocers Fun Run CORK : Saturday 17th May 2025 - Mallow Racecourse

24may10:00 am2:00 pmThe Grocers Fun Run Dublin : Saturday 24th May 2025 - Leopardstown Racecourse

june 2025

18junAll Day19IGBF 'Tour De Grocer' Charity Cycle - Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th June 2025.

august 2025

20aug9:00 am3:30 pmNorth East Golf Event - Wednesday 20th August 2025 - Ballymascanlon Hotel

 

Testimonials & Featured Clients

South of Ireland widow of a former shop-keeper

"As old as I am I still count the days to the 1st of every month, and am up waiting for the postman coming with your generous cheque. You have no idea how much that cheque means to me. I feel like a millionaire on the 1st of every month."

South of Ireland widow of a former shop-keeper

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2018-07-10T11:33:39+00:00

South of Ireland widow of a former shop-keeper

"As old as I am I still count the days to the 1st of every month, and am up waiting for the postman coming with your generous cheque. You have no idea how much that cheque means to me. I feel like a millionaire on the 1st of every month."

Food Company Rep

"Thank you for your gift ‐ I feel reassured that someone is keeping an eye on me"

From widow of deceased Food Company Rep (no pension)

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2018-07-10T11:42:40+00:00

From widow of deceased Food Company Rep (no pension)

"Thank you for your gift ‐ I feel reassured that someone is keeping an eye on me"

Young widower (Retail Employee)

"I am overwhelmed with your kindness, concern and generosity. My family and I are most grateful. With people like you and your Organisation, it helps greatly to make the world a better place to live."

From a young widower (Retail Employee) who lost his wife through cancer and was left with 5 young children to care for - he had to reduce his working day to 'Mornings' to care for his children, with a consequent substantial reduction in income.

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2018-08-14T15:33:26+00:00

From a young widower (Retail Employee) who lost his wife through cancer and was left with 5 young children to care for - he had to reduce his working day to 'Mornings' to care for his children, with a consequent substantial reduction in income.

"I am overwhelmed with your kindness, concern and generosity. My family and I are most grateful. With people like you and your Organisation, it helps greatly to make the world a better place to live."
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Thank you to all of our Sponsors for their incredible generosity throughout the year in support of the IGBF

DONATIONS & BEQUESTS

Did you realise that there are many different ways in which you can assist in continuing this deserving work?

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