Fundraising

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is a voluntary organisation with charitable status (Registered no. CHY 10044). While we receive some state funding, this is not guaranteed and in no way covers our costs. Like all charitable organisation we rely greatly on fundraising, and are very grateful for any help received and all funds raised.

Fundraising is done both locally and nationally:

• At the local level, branches organise local fundraising initiatives, e.g. table quizes, bag-packing in local supermarkets, mini-marathons and fun-runs. Contact your local branch for information on upcoming local events. See the branches page for a list of contacts.



• At national level, fundraising is organised by the Fundraising Sub-Committee of our National Executive Committee. Our most successful national fundraising events to date have been the National Game Playing Week events which took place in October 2004 and again in October 2006. They were a great success, raising over €80,000 both years. This money has been used to provide funded/reduced cost fees for financially disadvantaged children with dyslexia attending DAI workshops. Click on the National Game Playing Week 2006 link for a full report.

How to Make a Donation

All donations go directly to supporting the services provided by the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. If you would like your donation to support a particular aspect of our work, please let us know.

To all our donors and supporters, a very big thank you.

Donating via the bank: If you would like to make a once-off donation, just call into any bank and ask them to make your donation. Our bank details are:
A/C Name: Dyslexia Association of Ireland Fundraising Account
Bank: AIB, 9 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
A/C No.: 00526235
Sort Code: 93 10 98

If you would like to make a regular donation (e.g. monthly or annually) just ask your bank to set up a standing order. Regular donations enable us to plan future projects.

Please notify us by post, phone or email if you are making a donation to our account so that we can thank you. This also enables us to maintain proper financial records by being able to account for all our income.

We do not currently have the facility to take credit card donations.

Postal Donations: You can also post a donation (cheque, postal order or bank draft) to:
Fundraising Committee,
Dyslexia Association of Ireland,
Suffolk Chambers,
1 Suffolk Street,

Legacies: Bequests can be extremely beneficial in supporting our services. If you would like to leave a bequest in your will, please discuss this with your solicitor. Alternatively, you could request that instead of flowers, people make a donation to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.

Tax Relief on Donations: There are a number of tax benefits associated with annual donations of €250+ to registered charities. This tax relief means that your donation can mean even more to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. And there is no limit to how much you can give!

The recipient of the benefit depends on the type of taxpayer making the donation:
1. In the case of PAYE taxpayers, the tax relief is applied at the marginal rate and is paid directly by the Revenue Commissioners to the Eligible Charity on receipt of the relevant appropriate certificate (an official form is completed by the donor and the charity receiving the donation). For example, an individual on the standard rate of tax (i.e. 20%) makes a donation of €500. The value of the donation to the charity = €625. The tax associated with the donation = €125. The charity will be able to claim a repayment of €125 from the Revenue Commissioners.
2. Individual taxpayers on self-assessment benefit directly from relief at the marginal rate by claiming the donation as a tax-deductible expense. For example, a self-assessed individual on the standard rate of tax (i.e. 20%) makes a donation of €500. The cost to the taxpayer is €400. The taxpayer claims a deduction for the donation on his/her tax return.
3. Corporate donors simply claim a deduction for the donation as if it were a trading expense.

So in the first case the tax relief is paid directly to the Charity whilst in cases two and three the donor receives the tax relief.

This information is taken from the Revenue Commissioner's paper "Scheme of Tax Relief for Donations to Eligible Charities and other Approved Bodies, Under Section 848A, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997. A full copy of this document is available at http://www.revenue.ie/leaflets/chy2.doc (WORD document).

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland's registered Charity number is CHY 10044. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland as an eligible charity is approved to claim tax relief on donations.

Fundraising Events

4th Annual D-Day Fun Walk in Glendalough.

Date: Sunday 27th September, 2009.

Want to get the feel "good factor" and have a great day out? Then join us at the 4rd annual D-Day Fun Walk which will take place in Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough, Laragh, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 27th September 2009. Come alone, bring a friend or the family. Have a day out for your society, group, or committee. There is something for everybody and a great opportunity to get together, have a fun, healthy day out while raising vital funds for the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.

This will be our fourth year running the walk and it has become very popular, many people returning year after year with friends or family. We have had great support from some secondary schools too, who have taken up the challenging sponsored Long walk and enjoyed it immensely. Maybe your local school might be interested!

Further details on the different walks and a registration form will be available in the Autumn 2009 Newsletter which will be issued to all members in September 2009, or information can be downloaded below:
D-Day Fun Walk Info (WORD document).

A Novel Idea ... Read for Dyslexia

To mark Dyslexia Awareness Month this October, the Dyslexia Association of Ireland is inviting all book clubs (and other interested groups) to join our Novel Idea ... Read for Dyslexia Campaign. With your support the Dyslexia Association will be able to provide more specialist tutorial assistance to help people with dyslexia to discover the joy of reading. How? Every €40 raised will provide one hour of specialist tuition for a group of people with dyslexia.

Book clubs can help to raise funds in any way they choose, e.g. collecting donations at your next book club meeting, selling second-hand books, a sponsored reading marathon, a coffee morning, or a book-themed quiz night. The more novel the idea the better. The most Novel Idea will win a fantastic prize - a visit to your book club/group by Don Mullan, noted Irish author and human rights campaigner, and book vouchers to the value of €300. Simply complete the registration form (available below) and tell us your idea!

Detailed information and a registration form for the Novel Idea ... Read for Dyslexia campaign can be downloaded below:
Novel Idea Information and Registration Form (WORD format).
Novel Idea Information and Registration Form (PDF format).

This campaign will culminate in a special event in aid of the Dyslexia Association, a Novel Idea ... Authors Read for Dyslexia to be held on November 26th in the O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, Dublin 1 (from 7.00pm - 9.00pm). Hosted by Senator David Norris, noted Irish authors, including Claire Kilroy, will read excerpts from their work and discuss their writing. Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to meet these authors, hear them read from and discuss their work, perhaps even get a favourite book signed by the author. Tickets for this event are just €15 per person, and are available from the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. Tel. 01 6790276 or email info@dyslexia.ie. The winners of the novel idea fundraiser will be announced at this event.

The Mary McKenna Golf Classic

Date: 9th May 2010.

The Mary McKenna Golf Classic in aid of the Dyslexia Association is being organised for Sunday 9th May 2010 in the exclusive Killeen Castle Golf Club, in Co. Meath (venue for the 2011 Solheim Cup). This is an excellent course, one that all golfers look forward to playing on at some point in ther golfing career. Get your clubs out and start practicing now. Teams of four cost €500, including dinner after the 18 holes. There will be prizes galore for the winning teams, as well as prizes for the longest drive, nearest the pin and a putting competition. A major raffle will also be held on the day with a huge array of prizes. A Poster and an Early Booking Form can be downloaded below. Please display the poster in your local golf club.
Golf Classic 2010 Poster (PDF format).
2010 Golf Classic Early Booking Form (PDF format).

Dublin Women's Mini-Marathon June 2010

The 2010 Flora Women's Mini-Marathon takes place in Dublin on Monday 7th June 2010. If you are considering taking part, then why not run, jog, walk or even crawl your way through the 10 kilometre course. Sponsorship cards and t-shirts are available for those fundraising for DAI. Email info@dyslexia.ie for further information.

The official entry form will appear in the Evening Herald every Thursday and Sunday from February 2010. Entry can also be done online at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie. The closing date for entries is usually in mid-April (or when the maximum number of entries is reached) - therefore please register early to avoid disappointment.

Christmas Cards - 2009

DAI Charity Christmas cards for 2009 are now on sale. The catalogue and order form can be downloaded below. Cards can be ordered in person in the DAI office, orders can be given over the phone, and via post.
Christmas Card Catalogue 2009 (PDF format).