mytaxi Business has committed to supporting social enterprises in Cork city and County with a donation of €10,000 to the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund.
The fund being promoted by Cork Chamber aims to raise €100,000 over the six-months to July 2019. All funds raised will be matched by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) euro for euro, from the Dormant Accounts Fund and will go directly to Cork community initiatives with a social, environmental or economic impact.
Speaking of the donation, mytaxi Head of Sales, Niall Carson said “mytaxi is delighted to have the opportunity to be part of such a positive project in Cork through the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund. We were very keen to donate as the work Social Innovation Fund Ireland do to resolve critical social issues is truly astounding. Their commitment to scaling the projects of charities and non-profits will benefit the lives of many Cork based schemes. Supporting innovation in Cork is important to us because initiating positive change in local communities is a key focus for us, as we are simultaneously trying to improve mobility issues.”
In 2019, Cork Chamber celebrates its 200-year anniversary. The activities associated with the celebrations and bicentenary reflect on the past, present and future, not only of Cork Chamber, but of the community in Cork, and the businesses and leaders that have been responsible for its development over the past 200 years.
Throughout the course of the year, the Chamber will be engaging with members, and the community at large, including schools and international networks to celebrate this major milestone.
As an ‘influencer’ in the business community in Cork for the last 200 years, it is important that we push for positive change in our region on behalf of the businesses that we represent. We listen to business and tailor our activities and supports, always bearing in mind our vision, which is to make Cork the best place for business.
To mark our 200th anniversary, Cork Chamber has launched a 6 month community funding drive to raise €200,000, in partnership with Social Innovation Fund Ireland. This Fund is called the Cork Chamber 1819 Fund and will benefit Cork community initiatives with a social, environmental or economic impact.
We are asking businesses and individuals to support this philanthropic fund, to give some of our great social enterprises in Cork an opportunity to thrive and grow. Corporate donations can be arranged directly with Cork Chamber.
Individuals, SMEs or multinational businesses interested in hearing more about the fund can contact Katherine Fitzpatrick at Cork Chamber on 021 450 9044.
What will Cork look like in 200 years’ time?
This question is at the centre of ‘Future Forms’, the public engagement project run at the Glucksman Gallery as part of Cork Chamber’s 200 year celebrations.
Through the programme over 1,000 students and participants of community groups worked with artists to imagine how the city and urban environment might look in 2219.
