The Tuath Foundation: ‘Building brighter futures’

Tuath Housing launches foundation for residents 

Tuath Housing is proud to announce the launch of the Tuath Foundation. This dedicated initiative will enhance residents’ wellbeing and promote community engagement by bringing together new and existing support programmes under one umbrella.

These programmes include the established New Horizons Education Bursary and Tuath Community Fund, as well as three new initiatives: the Digital Support Fund, the Social Inclusion and Diversity Fund, and the Climate Action Fund.

Launching the foundation today, Prof Paddy Gray, Chair of Tuath Housing, commented: “Our residents are at the very heart of what we do at Tuath and the foundation is our commitment to them that we will continue to support them in ‘building brighter futures’. I am certain that this initiative will be a catalyst for positive change and we are excited to see the difference it will make in the lives of our residents and the wider communities we serve.”

Tuath resident, Mark, who recently benefitted from the New Horizons Education Bursary, shared his experience, stating: “With the New Horizons Education Bursary, I have been able to develop my skills by pursuing a master’s degree. I am happy to hear that with the Tuath Foundation, even more supports and opportunities will be available to residents and community groups. The support and encouragement from Tuath has been invaluable and I would recommend to any other residents thinking of applying for the Bursary, or another fund, to go for it.”

 Funding initiatives to strengthen communities

The Tuath Foundation will offer various funding streams to support residents and community groups:

• New Horizons Education Bursary: Launched in 2023, this bursary provides support for Tuath residents pursuing accredited or non-accredited courses. To date, the bursary has been awarded to 57 Tuath residents.
• Tuath Community Fund: Established in 2020, this fund is available for local projects that create safe community spaces, encourage creativity, and support children, families, and older residents.
• Digital Support Fund: This is a new initiative to help residents access digital tools, training and essential online services. It will also support participants of the Education Bursary, as well as age-friendly digital inclusion initiatives.
• Social Inclusion and Diversity Fund: Recognising Ireland’s diverse communities, this fund will support cultural events, training, and programmes that promote integration, understanding and inclusion.
• Climate Action Fund: This fund will be used to enhance green spaces, promote sustainable practices and help communities adapt to climate change.

Tuath Foundation funding is open to Tuath residents, residents’ groups, community organisations, and voluntary groups. Applications for the various funds will open at different intervals throughout the year.

Residents and community groups can find more information and apply via the Tuath Housing website at tuathhousing.ie/tuath-foundation/