FinanceDublin.com - Irish funds industry celebrates 10 years of supporting youth education across Ireland

In the words of the great leader Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful tool to change the world.” Earlier this month, the charity arm of the Irish Funds industry, basis.point, celebrated 10 years since incorporation. basis.point’s Joanne Shaw outlines how industry collaboration is levelling the playing field for young people experiencing disadvantage.

As the charity celebrates its’ 10-year anniversary and all that has been achieved, there is an acute realisation that so much more needs to be done. Whilst steps have been taken in the most recent budget to help families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and the introduction of free secondary school books is welcome, improving educational outcomes remains a major issue and is key to breaking the cycle of poverty.

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Joanne Shaw is head of marketing at basis.point. If you would like to learn more, visit www.basispoint.ie for a full listing of Patrons and Supporters and details on how you can help.

Recurring annual contributions for corporates range from €3,000 to €10,000+ and from €250 to €1,000+ for individuals. As the discussion and metrics around ESG gains momentum, corporates, and individuals alike, grapple to come to terms with their social impact. basis.point fills a void and simplifies this task. What they offer is a unique conduit for an industry to come together, to pool resources to make a genuine difference to the lives of those living with disadvantage. In doing so, collectively as an industry they are doing what is ethically right whilst at the same time securing a long-term sustainable talent pool of diverse, educated, and inclusive young people.