London / Dublin, June 2012. The Council for the Delegation for Great Britain and Ireland has formally approved the appointment of Cooperation Ireland as a delegation adopted charity for the purposes of fundraising.
Co-operation Ireland is the leading peace-building charity on the island of Ireland. Since it was established in 1979, Co-operation Ireland has created opportunities for groups from the two main religious communities in Northern Ireland and from both sides of the border to come together so they can learn about each other’s traditions and cultural backgrounds in order to help build a society which is based on tolerance and acceptance of cultural difference. Its programmes involve linking groups in schools and universities, youth and community groups, local authorities, media, local and central government.
The Constantinian Order was particularly impressed with the work of Co-operation Ireland in creating projects which break down sectarianism and racism, encourage integration of communities across the island of Ireland, delivering funding programmes, which encourage the creation of vibrant societies, Developing bespoke peace and reconciliation programmes for groups and organisations and the organisation and management of events, conferences and fundraising challenges, which promote community engagement.
The British and Irish Delegation commenced formal fundraising for Cooperation Ireland on St Patrick’s Day 2012 and attended a high profile event held in London in the presence of the Northern Ireland Secretary of State. HM The Queen and President Michael D Higgins of Ireland are joint Patrons of Co-operation.
For more information please visit www.cooperationireland.org