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NFTE Entrepreneur Winner 2021

Young Entrepreneurs Shine Bright Through Adversity

Foróige instil a “Can Do” attitude in young people through the NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship programme. The calibre of this years’ finalists show it is standing them in good stead.

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basis.point launches new look website

Check out our new look, redesigned super duper website! It’s packed full of insights into the work we are doing. And we have made it very simple for you to sign up as Patron or supporter.

Teen Turn

basis.point select TeenTurn as latest partner in educational portfolio

The Teen Turn programme can be game changing for so many teenage girls from marginalised communities. We are excited to see where this journey takes us.

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Edel O’Malley on Tracy Clifford 2FM

Edel O’Malley spoke to Tracey Clifford on RTE 2FM about the importance of the #Tech2Students campaign and raised the challenge for our community to donate excess laptops.

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2020 highlights supporting educationally disadvantaged children

It has been a difficult year. Disadvantaged communities have suffered disproportionally. Now more than ever, your support matters.

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basis.point Battle of the Firms Virtual Table Quiz unites the industry in some healthy rivalry

Over 180 professionals from the Irish funds industry show their support for basis.point and join in for the Battle of the Firms virtual Table Quiz.

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Royal Bank of Canada renew their partnership with basis.point

The ELI Coding Club provides hands-on technology experience to children from North Dublin inner city communities inspiring them to engage with STEM subjects.

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basis.point Annual Battle of the Firms 2020 goes online!

A unique networking occasion, basis.point Supporters Committee will be hosting a Virtual Battle of the Firms Table Quiz on Thursday November 19th.

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Pat Lardner, CEO Irish Funds to join the basis.point board of Directors

Demonstrating the Irish fund industry’s ongoing commitment to building brighter futures for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, basis.point are delighted to announce the appointment of Pat Larder, CEO Irish Funds, to the basis.point Board of Directors

Limerick Youth Services

Limerick Youth Service is a leading provider of youth work, further education and training, employability and volunteering opportunities for young people and, with fifty years’ experience, is to the fore in providing quality youth led programmes. Volunteer From youth clubs and seasonal events to fundraising and fundraising and after school activities, there are many volunteering…

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