Age & Opportunity is the national organisation creating opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing through participation in physical activity and recreational sport, arts and creativity, personal development and active citizenship initiatives. We envision an Ireland where older age is recognised as a time of opportunity and where all older people can be active, visible, creative, connected and confident about ageing.

Age Friendly Ireland is a local government shared service that functions as a national office for the delivery of Age Friendly activity across Ireland, under the banner of the WHO Global Network for Age Friendly Cities and Communities. Around the country, local Age Friendly Programmes in each local authority area are developing accessible towns and buildings, Age Friendly Homes, social participation opportunities for older people and actions to improve older people’s quality of life. Older People’s Councils are established in all counties and cities to reflect the diverse voices of older people in the community and ensure that local and national services and policies respond to the needs of the ageing population.

Big Motive is a digital strategy and design consultancy. We combine human-centred design with AI to create measurable impact and bring tomorrow into focus.

We work and play at the point of change exploring new ways to think and act as a collective of creative thinkers, innovators and action takers. We are building a platform for discussion, education and action centred on the issues of climate breakdown.

Community Gardens Ireland (CGI) - Supporting Community Gardening in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Founded in 2011, CGI is a voluntary, independent, inclusive group that works with all agencies and groups which support community gardening and food growing on the island of Ireland.

Create is the national development agency for collaborative arts. Their work initiates cross-sectoral national and international partnerships which support artists and communities to co-create work of depth, ambition and excellence. Their mission is to lead the development of collaborative arts practice by enabling artists and communities to create exceptional art together.

Creative Ireland is a whole of government culture and wellbeing programme, led by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (DCCS). The programme aims to inspire and transform people, places and communities through participation in creative and cultural activity, with the vision that every person in Ireland has access to creative opportunities to realise their creative potential. Creative Ireland works to find innovative ways to empower us to tap into and develop our innate creative ability through participation in creative and cultural activity.

The Department for Communities (DfC) has strategic responsibility for equality, anti-poverty, sports, arts and culture, languages, finding employment, historic environment, housing, regeneration, benefits and pensions, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation and child support in Northern Ireland.

The Department works from the centre of Government to drive the delivery of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland.

EMEEN is a national network of ethnic minority professionals. It is deeply a committed organisation to NI economy promoting employment and entrepreneurship among ethnic minority professionals and entrepreneurs.

Grow is a small charity that has been involved in land-based community action in Belfast for over fifteen years. We help turn neglected land into welcoming community spaces. These become places where people can grow food, learn skills, meet others, improve wellbeing and take practical action on climate and biodiversity.

HIRANI is the NI Health and Life sciences cluster organisation. Clusters bring together vital stakeholders required to catalyse innovation across a region. We engage across borders and across the sector to develop funding, influence, policy and opportunity for collaboration. We represent Northern Ireland stakeholders and innovators on the global stage.

HSE Spark equips frontline staff with the tools and methods of design, to give shape to their insights, develop their ideas collaboratively, and bring them to life through prototyping, testing, and iteration. With human-centred design skills, targeted resources, and a community of like-minded innovators, they can change the healthcare system for the better.

Limerick City Partnership is the local development company for Limerick City, working collaboratively to strengthen and empower communities and individuals. We promote social inclusion by supporting participation in civic, economic and social life. We work in partnership with stakeholders and are a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.

Mourne Textiles is a family-run weaving studio in County Down that creates handcrafted textiles and homeware inspired by the heritage, craftsmanship, and natural beauty of the Mourne Mountains.

The National Museum of Ireland is home to one of the world’s most remarkable collections of artefacts, tracing the rich and fascinating story of Ireland and its place in the world. Spread across three inspiring locations in Dublin and Co. Mayo, each Museum offers a unique space for discovery.

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is the representative body for voluntary youth organisations in Ireland. Our member organisations work with, and for, up to 380,000 young people in every community in Ireland, with the support of 40,000 volunteers and 1,400 paid staff. NYCI functions to represent the interests of young people and youth organisations and our role as the National Representative Youth Work Organisation is recognised in legislation (Youth Work Act, 2001). The work of NYCI is based on principles of equality, social justice and equal participation for all.

NWCN is a membership organisation whose role is to support and develop its members and the community sector within the Derry/Strabane area. We strengthen and build capacity within the sector as well as facilitating collaboration to advocate and lobby on behalf of members and the sector on pertinent community issues. We do a lot of cross-sectoral work and in partnership with others e.g. University, Ideas Fund initiative and our supporting minority ethnic communities project.

We creatively engage people in exploring identity and memory in place, core to Northern Ireland’s troubled complexity. We listen, we reflect, we encourage. We share stories and ideas, food and drink. We look at the past to understand the present and imagine the future.

Réalta is the national resource organisation dedicated to developing arts + health in Ireland. Réalta seeks to increase understanding and support for arts and health, and to embed the arts into healthcare provision in Ireland through training programmes; providing information, mentoring and advice; supporting networking and engaging with the HSE and other policy makers. Réalta manages the Waterford Healing Arts programmes at University Hospital Waterford and other healthcare settings, and the national resource website artsandhealth.ie. Réalta is core funded by the Arts Council and the HSE.

Spunout is Ireland’s youth information and support platform, working towards an Ireland where all young people are supported and empowered to thrive. Spunout has a range of free, accessible and non-judgemental services that are there for you whenever you need them. If it matters to you, it matters to us.

The Irish Grown Wool Council is a collaborative network promoting the value, sustainability, and innovation of Irish wool. It connects farmers, processors, designers, researchers, and industry partners to strengthen local supply chains, encourage responsible production, support rural livelihoods, and champion wool as a renewable material for textiles, interiors, and emerging applications.

The Liberties Community Project is an amalgamation of SICCDA and Robert Emmet CDP- two South West Inner City Dublin community development organisations established in 1982 and 2003 respectively.

At the MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre), we’re more than an arts venue — we’re a creative hub that fosters bold, imaginative experiences, connecting people with the transformative power of the arts. We believe in the potential of culture to inspire, challenge, and engage diverse audiences. Our mission is to spark creativity, empower communities, and create a platform for voices that might otherwise go unheard. Every day, we work to create a more inclusive and vibrant city through the arts as a cultural leader in Belfast and beyond, known for innovative programming, creative excellence, and social impact.