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Giving Ideas Momentum and Scale Since 1731 2015 - 2019 IMPACT REPORT and scale since 1731 Giving ideas momentum Foreword – RDS President 2 Introduction - Chair of Foundation Board 3 Evolution of RDS Foundation 4 About the RDS Foundation 6 RDS Foundation in Numbers 8 Arts Programme 10 Agriculture & Rural Aff airs Programme 14 Science & Technology Programme 18 Enterprise Programme 22 Equestrian Programme 26 Library & Archives 30 Stakeholders 34 Funding 36 Funding Partners 38 Learning and Development 42 Conclusion 44 Since its inception in 1731, the RDS has grown from a small gathering of visionaries into one of the world’s oldest philanthropic organisations with the mission of seeing Ireland thrive culturally and economically. RDS Impact Report Foreword Introduction The purpose of the RDS is to see It is such an exciting time to be part Ireland thrive culturally and of the RDS story, an organisation economically and, in achieving this that has been bringing scale and over many generations, the Society momentum to ideas for nearly has made a significant contribution 300 years. across a number of different sectors. This report shows ways in which we are doing this today; This Impact Report is the first such report that captures the learning, how we are building upon our rich legacy, and, specifically, benefit and added value of the RDS programmes over the last five how our mission has found voice over the past five years. It years. It reflects on the journey the RDS has taken to reach this is filled with positive impact, of young minds nurtured and point across our five core programme areas; arts, agriculture, ideas turned into action. Through this impact the purpose science and technology, enterprise and equestrian, as well as our of the RDS takes shape and comes alive. library and archives. The pages that follow demonstrate the scope and breadth What emerges as you read this report is the scale and breath of the of this work and give a sense of the depth of our impact. programmes; although the RDS is based in Dublin, it reached over It is a testament to the unique cultural and economic 12,000 participants in 2019 alone across the 32 counties of Ireland. Our difference which the RDS seeks to make to Ireland, as it programmes engage with participants from all walks of Irish life, from has done for nearly 300 years. an 8-year old primary school student, to innovative farming families in rural Ireland, to the former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, From its establishment in 1731, the heart of the Society sharing her insight on sustainable development with business leaders. is the combined effort of our Members and and other individuals. We are indebted to the countless voluntary What is heartening is the reach of the RDS Foundation for individuals, officers drawn from our Members who give so generously whether through one of our bursary or award programmes, of which to ensure our mission is put into action. Many others have €627,050 was awarded between 2015 and 2019, or through one of also contributed to the impact detailed in the following the 184 events that took place since 2016. The individual accounts in pages, specifically sponsors and donors who have helped this report demonstrate the critical role the RDS plays in supporting amplify our impact, judges and other contributors who excellence and talent so our beneficiaries can reach their potential share our aims and value our work, and of course the and be role models and leaders of the future. participants and beneficiaries themselves upon whose energy, talent and dedication, our impact is based. Each The quality and relevance found in our work today are amplified is deserving of our sincere thanks. They are all part of the through the commitment to the RDS mission by voluntary officers story of the impact of the RDS. who ensure rigor and relevance in their respective programme area. Together with the dedication and professionalism of our staff we can Prof. J. Owen Lewis ensure the RDS continues to advance ideas, deliver programmes and RDS President achieve lasting impact throughout Ireland. Dr Philip Dodd Chair of the Foundation Board 2 3 RDS Impact Report Evolution of the RDS Foundation RDS Foundation the of Evolution 1731 From 1731, the RDS has adapted as the Agriculture needs of the country changed, from & Rural Aff airs Arts Dublin Society is founded. the founding of the Drawing School in 1746 to the fi rst Visual Art Awards in Enterprise Its mission is to advance 2016, and from our Children’s Science Equestrian Lectures that began in 1890, to the Library & Archives husbandry (agriculture), inaugural ESB Science Blast in 2019. arts, manufactures While our programme areas remain Science & Technology much the same, we have transformed (industry/enterprise) how we work so we can have the greatest impact. 2019 and science in Ireland. First year 2015 of ESB Library Science Blast 1992 Bursary 1799 First RDS started 1968 Gold Medal Publish fi rst 1836 First RDS for Industry scientifi c National awarded journals RDS Evening 1868 1899 Crafts Lecture Competition Series begins First RDS First Boyle run Horse 1890 Medal Show, which Introduced awarded continues science to this day lectures for children 1731 2019 First RDS classical music Introduce the recitals given in National Art Leinster House Competition RDS Irish First Taylor 1886 1925 Woodland Art Prize Award Scheme First RDS awarded started First RDS Spring Show 1860 1988 Music (runs until Bursary Dublin Society 1992) awarded RDS Visual Library 1831 2003 Art Awards established launched 1731 2016 4 5 RDS Impact Report RDS Foundation About the STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Since 1731 the RDS has responded OF THE RDS FOUNDATION to the needs and priorities of Ireland, addressing gaps in the development Programme of our culture and economy that Quality have helped shape the country. Continue to strive for excellence in programme delivery, in achieving our charitable objectives. Generate The RDS is focused on a long-term vision for Ireland and five key areas underpin our work: agriculture, the arts, Evidence enterprise, equestrianism and science & technology. Continue to work towards best Strategic Goal of the RDS Foundation practice in monitoring and The RDS will continue to inspire future generations to evaluating of our programmes fulfil their potential in a rapidly changing environment, by to ensure relevance and learning. providing practical support and by stimulating new ideas for a changing world. Values Innovate ı Capacity to effect change ı Independent New Projects ı Focused on the advancement of those areas laid out in our charters ı Continuity based on the management and Continue to look for gaps where development of resources held in trust for the future the RDS can add value to the development of Irish society. Programme Approach ı Investing in Ireland through our bursary and awards programme ı Investing in skills development Diversify ı Investing in a sustainable rural Ireland ı Promoting sustainable economic development Funding Base in Ireland Continue to work towards diversifying the funding mixture of the RDS Foundation programmes to ensure longer term sustainability. 6 7 RDS Impact Report The RDS in Numbers The RDS in Numbers The work of the RDS reaches Foundation Programme Participants, 2019 all 32 counties of Ireland Antrim 831 Armagh 100 and beyond. In 2019 the RDS Carlow 202 Cavan 153 Clare 381 Foundation Programme reached Cork 1,326 Derry 175 more than 12,000 benefi ciaries Donegal 81 Down 176 and participants. Dublin 3,517 Fermanagh 100 Galway 412 Kerry 182 Kildare 455 Kilkenny 134 Laois 101 Leitrim 29 Limerick 1,156 Longford 101 Louth 156 Mayo 185 INVESTMENT IN RDS FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES 2015-2019 Meath 308 Monaghan 76 Off aly 253 €12,357,894 Roscommon 253 Sligo 30 Tipperary 427 Tyrone 75 Waterford 129 Westmeath 226 NUMBER OF PROJECTS NUMBER OF PARTNER Wexford 406 2015-2019 ORGANISATIONS 2015-2019 Wicklow 509 61 50 Overseas 6 Total 12,651 1-100 101-250 251-500 501+ NUMBER OF FOUNDATION ATTENDEES AT RDS FOUNDATION NUMBER OF AWARDS PRIZE MONEY AWARDED & LIBRARY EVENTS 2016-2019 & LIBRARY EVENTS 2016-2019 2015-2019 2015-2019 184 24,346 297 €627,050 Sources: RDS Annual Reports and CRM 8 9 RDS Impact Report Arts Programme Arts Programme It has been an interesting, intensive and at times overwhelming journey to date. Prior to having won the RDS Taylor Art Award in 2016, I had exhibited only twice as part of student exhibitions. Now, four years later, I have been fortunate enough to have shown in close to 20 exhibitions both nationally and internationally. The support of the RDS, through its prestige and fi nancial aid, has affo rded me the opportunity to develop my own practice and has given me the much needed space to create new work. With my prize money, I have been able to purchase new equipment and further my formal education. Without the I have no doubt in my mind fi nancial help of the RDS my artistic practice would have struggled to move forward as I work with very expensive that being part of the RDS Visual and specialised equipment. Art Awards selection process Elaine Hoey Winner of the RDS Taylor Art Award and exhibition has accelerated (2016), the R.C. Lewis-Crosby Award and Centre Culturel Irlandais Residency my own career as an artist. sponsored by Mason Hayes & Curran (2017). 10 11 RDS Impact Report Arts Programme 1746 1746 Arts Programme Dublin Society establish its Drawing School providing free tuition in painting, drawing and architectural design, eventually becaming design, eventually the Dublin Metropolitan Art, drawing and architectural School of in painting, tuition now NCAD. Dublin Society establish free its Drawing School providing Through our work in the arts, the RDS provides a platform that supports the transition from student to emerging artist; encouraging the pursuit of a career in visual art, craft or music.
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