Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services

Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services is this year’s National Lottery’s Good Cause of the Year. This non-profit organisation assists women affected by domestic violence and abuse across Co. Meath and the northeast region. They provide support services such as crisis refuge accommodation, holistic treatments, counselling services as well as advocacy and leadership to influence positive change in society.

Roscommon Young Carers

The Roscommon Young Carers support those who fulfill a primary or secondary carer role in the home. These are young carers looking after a family member with an illness, injury, disability, mental health issue or addiction. National Lottery funding allowed them to set up the 'Art of Caring' program which uses the arts as a medium to connect young people in an area of their personal interest eg drama, music, creative writing etc.

The Little Museum of Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin is an award-winning local history museum situated in the heart of St Stephen's Green in Dublin City. They offer history, humour and hospitality along guided museum tours, treasure hunts and walking tours around the city. Since 2011, their goal was to grow civic pride, foster belonging, and public engagement with Dublin’s diverse heritage.

Children’s Books Ireland

Children’s Books Ireland exists to inspire a love of reading in young people. They champion every young person's right to excellent books and live literature events. With Good Causes funding, Children’s Books Ireland led the first ever Raising Voices Fellowship, which gave supports to aspiring writers and illustrators from backgrounds which have been underrepresented in children’s literature.

Waterford Marine Search and Rescue

Waterford Marine Search and Rescue is a voluntary based charity who provides a Search, Rescue and Recovery service along with Suicide Prevention Patrols and Flood and Swiftwater Rescues to the people of Waterford City and County and surrounding areas. Operating 365 days a year 24/7.

Irish Homeless Street League

Irish Homeless Street League is a non-profit organisation that uses the power of sport to help people suffering from social exclusion to get back into the community. Their motto is, ‘a ball can change a life’, and they currently run weekly football leagues at various locations around Ireland.

AerachAiteachGaelach

Grúpa ealaíne comhoibritheach de lucht LGBTQ+ ealaíontóirí, a fheidhmíonn trí Ghaeilge é AerachAiteachGaelach. Cuimsíonn sé raon leathan d’ealaíona dála aisteoireacht agus drámaíocht, cantaireacht agus ceol, draig agus ealaíon fisiciúil, filíocht, rap, scríbhneoireacht agus taighde sna healaíona.