They are the quiet hands guiding thousands of charities, making decisions that shape lives every single day and tomorrow, Ireland says thank you.
Charities nationwide will come together to thank their Trustees, share inspiring stories, and encourage more people to consider volunteering at board level.
Trustees play a vital role in providing strategic guidance and governance, ensuring charities can deliver essential services to communities across Ireland.
Giving Tuesday 2025, powered by Charities Institute Ireland (Cii), is a dedicated campaign to recognise leadership, generosity and the impact of volunteer Boards of Trustees across the country.
This year’s theme, “Celebrating Volunteer Boards of Trustees,” focuses on two key objectives:
- Celebrating and thanking Trustees for their time, expertise, and leadership.
- Inspiring others to step forward and volunteer for a charity board.
With over 76,000 Trustees serving 11,500 registered charities, these volunteers form the backbone of a sector worth €32 billion annually, employing one in eight workers.
Charities across Ireland will mark the day by sharing Trustee stories, posting thank-you messages, hosting events, and publishing videos to highlight the incredible contribution of volunteer leaders.
“When you’ve got a good board, with a good skills mix of financial, governance, legal and fundraising, and lived experience, it really lifts the organisation.
“The best Trustees are the ones who come ready to the meeting, to challenge, and to support in equal measure.” – Áine Myler, CEO of Charities Institute Ireland
How will you celebrate your Trustees this Giving Tuesday?
Join the movement tomorrow, Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 by sharing stories, posting thank-you messages, or hosting an event to recognise the incredible contribution of volunteer leaders.
Find resources and ideas at www.givingtuesday.ie and help inspire others to step forward and make a difference.