Fundraising, Grants & Retail

Fundraising, Grants and Retail Income in 2021

With the return of some in-person events, we were delighted to get out into our community and see supporters face to face again. Our fundraising team continued to adapt and develop hybrid fundraising opportunities to enable supporters to fundraise and donate.

In particular, the Business Leaders’ Sleep Out and the Christmas Swim stand out as landmarks in our calendar of events and a testimony to the compassion and tremendous support we receive from the Galway community.

Thank You.

Go raibh maith agaibh

Thank you for the trust you placed in COPE Galway and for the impact you make possible.

Through the generous support of the people of Galway, COPE Galway was able to raise in excess of €1.25m towards the delivery of our vital social services. Fundraising income is essential for COPE Galway to continue operating and allows us to expand our services where necessary and respond to the unique needs of the client groups we serve. Donations to COPE Galway make a real and tangible difference in the lives of people in Galway.

At a time when life is tough for so many, it is lovely to see local people chip in and think of others” – Niamh Mc Nulty, Coffey Construction.

Community Events and Activities

We were continuously amazed at the ingenuity and big-heartedness of our community throughout 2021. From the return of our annual golf event, local football matches and community sleepouts, to the virtual Women’s Mini Marathon and so much more, we were truly grateful for the ongoing and passionate response from our community.  

Business Leaders Sleep Out 2021

Seeing these 50 Business Leaders come together and witnessing the encouragement of their friends, colleagues and family really brought home the commitment and unity of our community in supporting our work and our clients. … I was struck by a feeling of ‘much done, a lot more to do in addressing homelessness in Galway.”  

Sinead Carey, Head of Homeless Service and Business Leaders Sleep Out Participant. 

Grant Income and Philanthropy

We received significant private and corporate philanthropic support via The Ireland Funds, The Community Foundation for Ireland and The Medtronic Foundation in 2021. This funding supported us in responding to increased demand for our services, allowing us to scale up existing services and add additional services as needed. Here we shine a light on two projects made possible with the support of grant funding.

Charity Shop

Our Charity Shop is an essential source of revenue for vital funds which go directly to supporting our frontline services.  It also provides important services for our clients and the wider Galway community.  Clients can come in and choose clothes and shoes in a manner that is empowering and respectful.  The shop also offers opportunities for volunteering, work experience and community employment, and its city centre location is invaluable as a central location for enquiries from the public and as a way of advocating for our services and events. 