We are the national umbrella organisation of charities active in health, medical and social care research, together representing over 1 million people in Ireland. Through support and advocacy, we represent their joint interests, to achieve our vision of improved lives through a united community of health research charities. We offer our members the potential for matched research funding through a ‘Joint Funding Scheme’. We also run the Irish Health Research Forum, bringing together all stakeholders to improve health research in Ireland.