Community Fund & Sponsorships

Building Communities Fund & Sponsorship Applications

We are proud to support a wide range of local clubs, schools, voluntary organisations, charities, and community projects. Through our Building Communities Fund and Sponsorship Programme, we provide financial support for initiatives that have a positive impact within our common bond.

Supporting Your Community

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At Naomh Breandan Credit Union, community is at the heart of everything we do. As a not-for-profit organisation, every time you borrow from us or use our services, you're helping us give back to the Loughrea community and surrounding areas.

Being a member means more than just accessing great financial services—you are also directly contributing to the support of local initiatives, groups, and causes that make our community stronger.

Who Can Apply?

  • Community or voluntary groups
  • Registered clubs or societies
  • Schools and colleges
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Charitable bodies
  • Local community initiatives

Application Criteria

  • Located within the Common Bond.
  • How can funds benefit the group and the wider community?
  • A willingness to engage with other groups by sharing skills, knowledge etc
  • If granted funding, the credit union must be recognised in the form of signage, social media, etc

Building Communities Fund

For projects that benefit the wider community. These applications typically request larger funding and support long-term or high-impact initiatives.

This could include (but not limited to): 
- Improving infrastructure in the community
- Murals, environmental initiatives, etc
- Work that impacts the area as a whole & benefits people in the community.

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Sponsorship Applications

For smaller funding requests to support events, sports teams, equipment, raffles or local group activities.

This could include (but not limited to): 
- Support for a sports club or group
- A donation towards a community event
- Sponsorship for a project

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How to Apply

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To ensure your request is considered, please submit a completed Application Form along with any supporting documentation. You can apply online by clicking the buttons below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@naomhbreandancu.ie or 091/841773

Community Initiatives