Our mission is to help organisations and leaders increase their impact and make a lasting difference.
We do this with authenticity, empathy, and a deep understanding of each organisation’s unique needs – fostering ethical practice, resilient teams, and confident leadership.
Whether you’re a small community charity or a larger AHB, we help you put good governance, clarity, and care at the heart of what you do.
See how we can help on our Our Services page.
Purposeful
We focus on what genuinely matters — helping organisations make better decisions, strengthen governance, and deliver real impact for the communities they serve.
Practical
Our work is grounded, proportionate and usable. No generic frameworks, no unnecessary complexity — just clear guidance you can apply straight away.
Trusted
We work with integrity, authenticity and care — building trusted relationships through honest advice, thoughtful challenge and genuine partnership.
Risk management doesn’t usually feature on the list of reasons people join a charity board or step into a leadership role. People come because they care — about housing, mental health, community, equality, dignity. Risk can feel abstract beside that. A bit technical. Sometimes even like a distraction from the real work.
The governance and regulatory landscape for charities in Ireland has changed dramatically over the past five years.
Across the charity and community sector, organisations are busy, committed, and deeply values-driven. Services are delivered, people are supported, communities are strengthened — yet many CEOs and boards still find themselves asking a deceptively simple question:
Values statements are everywhere.
In an increasingly challenging environment, Irish charities face competing pressures: rising demand, tighter funding, increased regulatory expectations, and the need to demonstrate real-life impact. Against this backdrop, one tool consistently separates resilient, well-governed charities from the rest: a strong, values-driven strategic plan.
Every year, the Late Late Toy Show delivers something few television moments can achieve: a shared national heartbeat. For one evening, Ireland pauses. Children take centre stage. Kindness is amplified. And we’re reminded of our deep-rooted tradition of compassion, inclusion, and community.
Strong governance is the backbone of any successful charity or Approved Housing Body (AHB). As expectations from regulators, funders, service users, and the public continue to rise, boards must be confident they are operating effectively, strategically, and in line with the Charities Governance Code and (for AHBs) the AHBRA Standards.
Ireland’s social housing sector has changed dramatically in the last decade – not just in scale, but in how it’s regulated and held to account. For Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and housing charities, the era of voluntary codes is over. Regulation is now statutory, risk-based and much more visible.
Purpose-driven organisations face increasing complexity — stronger regulation, tighter funding, higher expectations and constant change.
Impact Ireland provides practical governance, strategy and leadership support that helps organisations respond with confidence. Our work is grounded in real sector experience and tailored to the scale, maturity and ambition of each organisation.
Whether you need to strengthen governance, develop a clear strategy, or support your leadership team, we work alongside you to deliver solutions that are proportionate, practical and effective.
"Our workshop was delivered at a great pace and offered valuable insight."
Charity Manager
"As a coach, I think Phillip is very observant. He is skilled at hearing what is not said and highlighting things I say that I am unaware of. He is very empathetic, and this made me comfortable to speak about topics that would generally be uncomfortable."
Women's Refuge Manager
"The training workshops exceeded my expectations. I was particularly impressed with the way Phillip facilitated our discussions and related these back to our responsibilities as trustees."
Chair, Day Care Centre, Co. Tipperary
"The requirements around the AHB standards are clearer to me and I have some action points that I will deliver. As a charity it is imperative that we are aware of the requirements and new developments in the area. Phillip provided an overview of the standards in a clear professional manner, and he was very knowledgeable in the area."
Manager, Approved Housing Body (AHB), Co. Dublin
"Impact Ireland's expertise and guidance have been instrumental in ensuring our association has been prepared to meet the statutory regulatory standards for AHBs.... their awareness of the gaps in our controls, systems, processes and procedures allowed the association to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and achieve compliance. "
Governance Manager
