Charities & Voluntary Organisations

 

Here is a listing of charities and voluntary organisations actively working to improve the lives of others.  If your preferred charity is not on our list, please let us know.

 

Click here for the Directory of National Voluntary Organisations, which includes information on a range of organisations (including those that deliver respite care, bereavement and counselling services).

 

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Ability West is a voluntary organisation, which provides high quality services and supports to over 536 individuals with an intellectual disability in 11 geographical locations throughout Galway City and County. The vision of Ability West is to enable people with an intellectual disability to realise their dreams and ambitions and to take their rightful place in society. We currently have 55 centres located across Galway City and County. Ability West is also patron to four special schools located in Ballinasloe, Carraroe, Galway City and Tuam. All fundraising is used towards our capital programme which includes: the purchase and/or refurbishment of properties, the purchase of specially adapted mini buses, the purchase of essential aids, appliances and specialised equipment for service users for which we do not have other funding. We very much appreciate your support in raising as much funds as possible. (CHY 6306).

 

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland  is Ireland’s leading provider of flexible and tailor-made services for people with an Acquired Brain Injury. We respond to people living with an acquired brain injury by providing a range of pioneering, flexible and tailor-made services, including: Assisted Living Services, Home & Community Rehabilitation Services, Day Resource Services, Rehabilitation Support, Case Management, Education Programmes & Individual Development. (CHY 14289).

 

ActionAid Ireland - We work with the poorest women and children in the world, changing their lives for good. We know that supporting women in a community has a powerful effect on everybody, lifting up their children, their families and future generations. And so, our approach is to empower local women to take control over their own lives. In our programmes women decide what their priorities are and we support them to make change for themselves. We support them with education and training, for example: literacy; numeracy; work skills; leadership skills; and how to achieve their rights to healthcare, work and education. (CHY 95403).

 

Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International (CCI) – an organisation with United Nations NGO status, restores hope, alleviates suffering and protects current and future generations in the Chernobyl regions, by passionately advocating the rights of all of those affected. In partnership with indigenous organisations, CCI develops programmes to reduce poverty and improve the livelihoods of current and future generations of Chernobyl’s children. Our main programme areas include our Medical Care Programme, Day Care Centre Development, De-institutionalisation Programme & Rest & Recuperation Programme.(CHY 11477).

 

AdVIC was founded in 2005 by a group of families trying to cope with the unlawful violent killing of a family member. We at AdVIC understand the issues faced by families following the homicide of their loved ones, as all our members have suffered a similar tragedy. AdVIC is a national, non-profit registered charity (CHY16399). (CRA 200 58975) These are our goals: Bring together families of homicide victims. Be a voice for families of homicide victims. Ensure rights of families of homicide victims are not ignored within the criminal justice system. Give information about the criminal justice system to families of homicide victims. Work for a fairer, more balanced system for families of homicide victims. Advocate for changes in legislation. Improve coordination between the agencies of the criminal justice system. Provide peer support to families of homicide victims. Offer support both practical and emotional to families of homicide victims. (CHY 16399).

 

Age Action Ireland - To achieve fundamental change in the lives of all older people by empowering them to live full lives as actively engaged citizens and to secure their rights to comprehensive high quality services according to their changing needs. (CHY 10583).

 

Aiding Resources is a charity, registered and compliant with the Charity Regulatory Authority (No. 20050962). AIDING RESOURCES supports and assists people in developing countries to utilise and make the most of their own natural resources and talents.  We sponsor projects that are transforming peoples lives. Projects organised by people living in the local communities. AIDING RESOURCES donates funds directly to the project managers and we follow the money trail right through with outcome monitoring.  You can telephone 086 70306306 or email info@aidingresources.net. Our web-site will explain more of our projects: www.aidingresources.net. (CHY 15067).

 

Aids Care Education and Training – caring for and supporting individuals and families affected by HIV / AIDS and related issues. (CHY 10732).

 

Airfield Estate is an educational charity in Dundrum set up in 1974 by Letitia and Naomi Overend in 1974, trailblazing sisters who understood the importance of being self-sufficient and sustainable – and not just with food. Tuned in to the social challenges of their time, they opened their hearts and home to some of Ireland’s most vulnerable, offering respite care to injured soldiers during two great wars, using their dairy herd and life-saving pasteurisation to donate to the safe milk depot, single-handily reducing infant mortality in Dublin, and funding The Sunshine Home for children with rickets – a charity better known today as The Laura Lynn Foundation.  It’s acts like these and a million more since that have given Airfield its sense of purpose: a place where clean air, natural beauty, healthy food and a sustainable lifestyle can make a real difference in people’s everyday lives and inspire lasting change. (CHY6637).

 

Aiseiri – Addicton Treatment Centres Ireland Located in Cahir, Co. Tipperary it provides quality treatment in a therapeutic environment, for alcoholics, other chemically dependent people and gamblers. (CHY 6813).

 

Alcohol Action Ireland is the national charity for alcohol-related issues. We are an independent voice for advocacy and policy change, working to reduce levels of alcohol-related harm in Ireland. We campaign for the burden of alcohol-related harm to be lifted from the individual, community and state, and have a strong track record in campaigning, advocacy, research and information provision. Contact: Alcohol Action Ireland, Butler Court, 25 Great Strand Street rear, Dublin 1. Tel: 01 8780610, email: Admin@alcoholactionireland.ie or visit Alcoholireland.ie (CHY 15342).

 

A Little Lifetime Foundation (formerly ISANDS) is a registered charity established in 1983 providing supports and services to parents whose baby has died around the time of birth or shortly afterwards and parents who receive a diagnosis of fatal foetal abnormality in pregnancy. We provide counselling, support groups, online supports and creative workshops for parents. We organise Services of Remembrance. We also represent parents on a number of networks and advocate for parents within the healthcare system. All of our services are provided free of charge to parents. For more information, visit www.alittlelifetime.ie or phone 01-8829030. (CHY 11507).

 

Almas   is a charity established since October 2003 and was originally set up to support people responding to the painful reality of children who are  hiv-positive  and suffering with the aids virus. The charity is named after a young Ethiopian girl who died from  hiv-aids at the age of fourteen. Her name means “precious pearl”. The Charity seeks to help children who are living in and suffering from poverty and whose families are affected by Hiv-Aids. (CHY 15476).

 

At ALONE, we believe that every older person should have the opportunity to age happily and securely at home. ALONE is an independent charity striving to support the 49% of older people who have a chronic condition, the 1 in 10 over 65’s with frailty and over 100,000 older people who are lonely. We help those considered vulnerable and at risk of poverty, isolation, homelessness and poor physical and mental health by providing them with one point of contact so they can access all services. These services including Housing with Support, Support Coordination, Befriending, BConnect technology-enabled care solutions, and Campaigns for Change. Please help us to help them – we will all be older someday.  (CHY 8259).

 

Alzheimer Society of Ireland The leading dementia specific service provider in Ireland. Founded in 1982 by a small group of people who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia. Today, it is a national voluntary organisation with an extensive national network of branches, regional offices and services that aims to provide people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers with the necessary support to maximise their quality of life. (CHY 7868).

 

An Taisce  - The National Trust for Ireland  - Since 1948 An Taisce has been dedicated to the protection of Ireland’s natural and built heritage. It takes care of properties bequeathed to it by the public, advocates for the conservation of the environment and runs education programmes on sustainability, climate change and biodiversity. Donations help us to continue this work which is becoming more and more important as the climate crisis approaches. Please help us by making even a small donation as we work to protect our children’s future.  (CHY 4741).

 

Anam Cara - Parental & Sibling Bereavement Support. Formed to address the needs of bereaved parents and families. This service is for any parent who has lost a child, no matter what age that child is (including an adult child) and regardless of how recent the loss is.  If you want to remember that child and feel comfortable talking about them Anam Cara will provide the forum. If you just want to know that you are not alone, Anam Cara will give you access to other bereaved parents, resources and self help ideas. (CHY 18073).

 

Animal Help Kerry is a small charity based in Tralee, Co. Kerry.  We aim to help as many animals as possible, of all types, who face problems ranging from accidents , abandonment and the need for veterinary care. We are all volunteers and all money raised goes to animal welfare. We are fully registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority.  CRA  20069087 and the Revenue Commissioners  (CHY 18153). Our Facebook page is Animal Help Kerry.

 

Anne Sullivan Foundation for people who are deafblind is unique as the only organisation dedicated to supporting people who are deafblind across Ireland. Our mission is to enable the 13,635 people who are deafblind to live meaningful, active and fulfilling lives. We do this by providing residential, day, respite, outreach and advocacy services. As people live longer, more people are acquiring deafblindness later in life. Also, with medical advances, there are better survival rates for premature babies, but this can sometimes be accompanied by deafblindness. Therefore, overall the demand for our services is increasing and we need to fundraise continuously. (CHY 20838).

 

ARC Cancer Support Centre is a voluntary organisation (CHY10857) which provides a range of professional support, complementary therapies and counselling services to men and women living with cancer free of charge. Coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis can be very difficult. In ARC we offer comfort through this period of stress and anxiety together with psychological and emotional support. We have open courses, closed group sessions, one-to-one sessions. We have two Centres in Dublin, 65 Eccles Street and 559 South Circular Road. As both houses rely heavily on fundraising efforts to provide our support services free of charge, we are very grateful for any donations, sponsorships and/or time that people can give. Please contact us on 01-8307333 or email mairead@arccancersupport.ie (CHY 10857).

 

Arklow Cancer Support Group offer practical support and help to patients their families and friends.  Our services include: Counselling, volunteer to drive (taking patients to St. Luke’s for their daily therapies), reflexology, complimentary therapies, advice, information and practical support. Phone: 0402 23590 E: arklowcancersupport@gmail.com.  (CHY 18977).

 

Arthritis Ireland. Little things can make a big difference to a person with arthritis. Difficulty with the little things like making a cup of tea, getting dressed or opening the front door can all add up to have a big impact on a person’s quality of life. At Arthritis Ireland, we understand this. That is why we are Ireland’s only organisation working single-mindedly to transform the experience of people living with arthritis and those who care for them.   Every day, we work in communities across the country providing community-based education programmes to help people effectively manage and control this devastating disease. We actively drive grassroots advocacy so that the voice of people with arthritis is heard and understood, and we work with the medical community to control and cure arthritis. A donation in memory of a loved or leaving a gift to Arthritis Ireland in your will allows Arthritis Ireland to help people with arthritis live a full and active life.  Your donation changes lives. Donate today and make a difference. Click here to find out more or contact our office on 01 6618188 or email fundraising@arthritisireland.ie. (CHY 6297).

 

A.S.S.C. Accompaniment Support Services for Children is a new charity (2020).  Providing Support & Advocacy for any child victim of crime. We support children going in for forensic-medical examination for a concern of sexual violence. We support children when they are providing witness testimony for a criminal trial. Our objective is to provide support for all young people and their families as they negotiate their way through the Criminal Justice System in Ireland. We achieve this by operating a Forensic, Court Accompaniment Service & Advocacy service. Provided directly before, during and after their time in the Justice Criminal System.  (CHY 22890).

 

Asthma Society of Ireland. Asthma is the most common respiratory disease in Ireland. One in every 10 people in Ireland have asthma, which is the fourth highest rate of asthma in the world. 20,000 people a year need emergency care because of asthma and one person per week still dies from asthma in Ireland.  Asthma cannot be cured but it can be managed. The Asthma Society of Ireland is working to stop asthma deaths and improve the quality of life for people living with asthma.(CHY 6100).

 

Ataxia Ireland was founded in 1980 to cater for people affected by Friedreich's and other genetic ataxias and their families. FA is a genetic disorder of the central nervous system which becomes evident in children usually between six and sixteen years of age, but there can also be much later onset. There are many different genetic ataxias and so far 32 spino-cerebellar ataxias (dominant) have been diagnosed. (CHY 7076).

 

Athenry Cancer Care is a registered charity and is a totally voluntary support centre for people with a cancer diagnosis. Contact: Nuala King (Chairperson), Newford, Athenry, Co. Galway. Phone: 087 6484225. Your support is appreciated. (CHY 18909).

 

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) is a national charity providing highly trained assistance dogs for children with autism and their families. Our dogs are specially trained to provide safety, independence and companionship to children who would otherwise live in a very isolated world. These dogs help to transform the lives of children and their families. It takes up to 2 years and costs €15,000 to train each dog. All our money is raised through fundraising events. (CHY 19293).

 

Aware is the national charity which provides support, information and education around depression. Aware was established in Ireland in 1985 and has grown from just one local support group to a nationwide organisation providing a range of options for individuals, families and communities. Our national office is based in Dublin. Our mission is to create a society where people with depression and their families are understood and supported, are free from stigma, and have access to a broad range of appropriate therapies and support services to enable them to reach their full potential. (CHY 6748).

 

Ballinasloe Social Services is a charity which provides services to older people and children with needs in the East Galway area.  For further information, go to www.ballinasloesocialservices.ie (CHY10149).

 

Bantry Hospice Project. Supporting Hospice units at Bantry Hospital and the West Cork Palliative Care Team, in their work all over West Cork. Hardship fund and extra funds for night nurse and home sitting services available. (CHY18433).

 

Barnardos – Ireland’s largest children’s charity. Sólás is a counselling service offered by Barnardos, for children who have lost someone close to them. (CHY6015).

 

Barretstown Camp is a residential camp for children with a serious illness offering a range of adventurous and challenging activities and supported behind the scenes by safe, medical attention and care – always for free. We are a break from hospitals, white coats and medical treatment and a chance for sick children to be children again: to have fun, to make new friends and create new memories – all within the beautiful and magical setting of Barretstown castle in the Kildare countryside. Our camps range from family camps, teenage camps, children’s camps with activities as varied as high ropes, archery, arts and crafts and drama. (CHY10715).

 

Beaumont Hospital Foundation exists to enhance and complement patients' welfare while under the care of the Hospital by raising funds through the local community. We are governed by our values of respect, openness, honesty, stewardship, partnership and empathy which are reflected in our core policies reflecting the way we treat all donors and patients alike. Friends of the Foundation as such relatives of patients and former patients, staff and the local community have all donated funds, volunteered or raised money for the Foundation. (CHY11538).

 

Bereavement Counselling Service - offers support and counselling to enable people deal with their grief. This applies not only to those directly bereaved through death, stillbirth, miscarriage, abortion etc., but also to those whose lives are affected by the losses of those near to them.  (CHY9961).

 

BirdWatch Ireland is the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. Established in 1968, we currently have over 15,000 members and a network of over 30 branches nationwide. The primary objective of BirdWatch Ireland is the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland.  In order to fulfil this objective we; carry out extensive research and survey work, operate applied conservation projects and manage a network of reserves nationwide, prepare and advocate policies, recruit, retain and service a growing membership base and promote the importance of wild birds and biodiversity through field education, dedicated media and to the national media. (CHY5703).

 

Blackrock Hospice - Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services has two truly special facilities, Harold’s Cross & Blackrock Hospice, where specialist care is provided for people with a range of needs from rehabilitation to end of life care. (CHY1144).

 

The Blanchardstown Hospital Society is the official fundraising body for Connolly Hospital, formed in 1997 as a limited company with charitable status. The aim of the Blanchardstown Hospital Society is to inspire and enable fundraising and financial support from the hospital and community, to enhance services within Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and promote exceptional patient care. The Blanchardstown Hospital Society seeks to encourage active involvement of staff, community, and the corporate sector in Connolly Hospital’s service to achieve this aim. Many areas in the hospital have benefited from our fundraising including, radiology, cardiology, cancer services, diabetes and care of the elderly services. (CHY 12490).

 

Blood Bike Leinster is a fully registered charitable “non profit” organisation established by local volunteers to essentially offer a free out of hour’s service transporting blood, breast milk and other medical supplies between hospitals and/or other agencies, Breast milk transport is imperative for premature babies as they are unable to digest any other food source. (CHY20875).

 

Bluestack Special Needs Foundation, Donegal Town is an inclusive community facility that offers a range of services and supports to families who have a dependant with special needs across the North West. Our vision is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing timely, pertinent and caring services to families with a special need dependant. We aim to empower all to be treated equally, to be offered equal opportunities and to be supported in their quest to reach their full potential. We are committed to bringing the special need dependant to the fore of community life. The Foundation currently supports a registered family base of over 200 families. The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation is a voluntary, not for profit organisation set up to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. For more information visit our website www.bluestackfoundation.com. Charity Number is (CHY 16694).

 

Bóthar - enables families and communities in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East to overcome hunger and poverty and to restore the environment in a sustainable way.  To do this, Bóthar provides many varieties of farm animals and supports related training and community development.  Projects grow through the passing on of offspring from family to family. (CHY10460).

 

Brain Research  – focuses on research and teaching of central nervous system disorders in order to realise real benefits for sufferers of neurological illness, their families and carers. Areas of research include Brain Tumour, Epilepsy, Stroke, Head Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Schizophrenia. (CHY 6645).

 

Brain Tumour Ireland is a national registered charity working to inform and support brain tumour patients and their families as well as raising funds for brain tumour research.  Our mission is to provide information and support to people with brain tumours, their carers, family & friends, as well as to medical and other relevant professionals.  We aim to raise awareness of brain tumours, and advocate for Ireland to be a world leader in brain tumour research, diagnosis, treatment and care. (CHY 20506).

 

Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough) is an Irish cancer charity focused on research and education and is the leading funder of cancer research in Ireland. Breakthrough invest in research to respond to the unmet needs of people with cancer and are particularly focused on cancers that are hard to treat or have a poor prognosis - Brain, Oesophageal, Pancreatic, Stomach, Ovarian, Liver and Lung cancer. These seven cancers are causing almost 50% of cancer deaths in Ireland.  The mission of Breakthrough Cancer Research is to make more survivors of cancer through research. Breakthrough facilitate excellence in research by bringing scientists and clinicians together to collaborate with the aim of discovering and developing new, better, kinder, smarter treatments and diagnostics for people with cancer, and are currently supporting over 160 researchers across the island of Ireland. For more information see www.breakthroughcancerresearch.ie 

 

Brighter Communities Worldwide is a charity with a wealth of experience building sustainable communities in East Africa. Founded as Friends of Londiani in 2002, our model creates an enabling environment for communities to realise change. Our vision is a world where strong, healthy communities can thrive, building sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures for all. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities, to deliver programmes that enrich their lives and help create better futures for them and their families.

 

Bubblegum Club - The Bubble Gum Club was set up in 1994, to look after children with life threatening illnesses and children in crisis. They bring a little fun into the lives of these children and give parents and carers a short break from their 24hour caring responsibilities.

 

BUMBLEance is the world’s first fully interactive, state-of-the-art, Children’s National Ambulance Service. BUMBLEance provides help and support for critically and seriously ill children who require transportation from their home, to and from, paediatric hospitals, hospices, national treatment centres and respite care facilities throughout Ireland. BUMBLEance also provides a very unique and specialised service through Angel Trips. An Angel Trip is specifically designed for a terminally ill child who is making their final journey home before he or she grows their Angel Wings. Critical care and Inter Hospital Transfers - End of Life Angel Trips - Pre and Post-Surgical Appointments - Respite and Hospice Trips – Chemo Cab - Transport to and from Specialised Appointments. BUMBLEance c/o The Saoirse Foundation, No. 2 James’s Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 T6PH. T: 083 0044444    E:  info@BUMBLEance.com   W: www.BUMBLEance.com (CHY 19226).

 

Camphill Communities - Are life-sharing communities creating a comprehensive, therapeutic and supportive environment where people with special needs can live and make their home together with volunteers and voluntary helpers. (CHY 5861).

 

Cancer Care West is the west of Ireland cancer charity, dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families in the west of Ireland. Patient support is the central focus of everything we do. Our priorities are to equip all those we meet with the practical and emotional support they need to maintain peace of mind and quality of life. Our residential facility Inis Aoibhinn, located on the grounds of University Hospital Galway has 33 ensuite bedrooms for patients and their families travelling to Galway for radiotherapy treatment. Our dedicated cancer support centre provides a range of emotional and practical supports, workshops and classes. We also provide cancer awareness and educational programmes and support research into patient care. Cancer Care West does not charge for any of the services we provided. To make a donation please click here - http://www.cancercarewest.ie/donate-to-cancer-care-west (CHY 11260).

 

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC, based outside Mullingar is a cancer charity dedicated to helping people in the community through the emotional distress they may experience as a result of a cancer diagnosis.  LARCC offers a number of free visits to cancer patients and their family members to avail of professional services inc. one to one counselling, complementary therapies, nurse support.  Specialist services include Breast Care service, Manual Lymph Drainage, Children’s Support service, Gentle Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness and Living Well Programmes.  LARCC is the only cancer support centre in Ireland offering bespoke residential programmes for people affected by cancer from right across Ireland.  Contact - 044 9371971 or visit www.cancersupport.ie

 

Cancer Trials Ireland We co-ordinate trials in Ireland which test new and better ways to treat cancer. These trials are run in hospitals around the country and offer free and early access to promising treatments not yet available to all patients. They can enhance and prolong the lives of people who take part. (CHY 12492).

 

Cappagh Hospital Foundation is the funding arm of the Hospital and is solely dependent on the generosity of the Irish public. Our mission is to improve lives and we dedicate ourselves to health and well-being. We do this by providing opportunities to give so that Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital can give more people the best possible care using first class facilities and highly innovative medical procedures. Your donation to Cappagh in memory of your loved one will help us continue to provide first class facilities at Ireland’s centre for excellence in orthopaedics. For more information contact Cappagh Hospital Foundation, Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, Finglas, Dublin 11,  Dublin. Tel:01 834 0325, email info@chf.ie or visit www.chf.ie (CHY 9282).

 

Care Local - voluntary members visit older people living alone in Dublin. We assist in whatever way we can to enable them to enjoy a better quality of life. (CHY 8630).

 

CARI - providing a professional, child centred therapy and counselling service to children, families, and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse. (CHY 9491).

Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups, founded in 1990, is the first, largest and busiest shared services centre for voluntary and community organisations in Ireland. 46 voluntary organisations have their headquarters at the Centre. Over 500 other voluntary and community organisations nationwide use the Centre's services on a regular basis. Services include training & consultancy, meeting rooms, office space, catering services and administrative services. (CHY 8973).

 

CASA  - is a voluntary organization established in 1981 whose goal is to develop friendships and provide respite and social outlets for people with disabilities. We are unique in that we work with and support people with all disabilities – physical, sensory and intellectual – of all ages and from all backgrounds. CASA has 21 social groups nationwide and a respite house in Malahide, Co Dublin and we organise a pilgrimage to Lourdes annually. (CHY 6758).

 

Castleblayney Cancer Society - is a voluntary organisation which endeavours to support people experiencing cancer. We are a non-profit making organisation where all our funds raised and donations are used to offer financial aid and to provide support and services to local cancer patients.  For more information or to make a donation visit our website www.castleblayneycancersociety.com (CHY 10301).

 

Cheeverstown - provides care support services to over 400 hundred children and adults with mental handicap. We provide both day and residential care together with education, employment and community services to both children and adults.

 

Cheshire Ireland is a very special organisation providing a vast range of services to people with both physical and neurological conditions, who often have very complex and high support needs. We provide individualised supports to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life for all people who use our services.  We currently provide services to over 275 people in their own homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in respite facilities and we were established in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow in 1963.  Your donation is very welcomed as we work ensure that everyone lives their best possible life. (CHY 5484).

 

Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick was established in 2009 and provides a free support service to children and young people who have experienced a loss through Bereavement, Separation or Divorce. One to one sessions with support workers allow the children a safe space and place to heal through art, stories, sand play and most importantly to be listened to. We are the only organisation of our kind in Ireland and also provide workshops to local schools and the wider community. Visit www.childrensgriefcentre.ie or call (087) 9851733 for more information. (CHY 20919).

 

Children’s Medical & Research Foundation (CMRF) is the principal fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin as well as the National Children’s Research Centre and is dedicated to working to improve the quality of life for this and future generations of sick children. Our mission is to raise funds to ease and assist the care and treatment of sick children in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin  by providing supplementary equipment, facilities and assistance as well as to support the investigation and prevention of children’s diseases and illnesses through pediatric research in the National Children's Research Centre. (CHY 4483).

 

Christian Aid Ireland is an aid agency working to overcome poverty in some of the world’s poorest communities in around 50 countries. Regardless of race or religion, we help people to tackle the problems the face and build the life they deserve. At home and overseas we also campaign to change the structures that keep people poor, challenging inequality and injustice. (CHY 6998).

 

The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation is a partnership of people dedicated to serving children in need of emergency and medical care, nutritional rehabilitation, educational opportunities, vocational training, as well as children at risk of sexual and economic exploitation. There are around 4.5 million children in need in Vietnam and Mongolia. Since its inception the Foundation has undertaken over 120 projects focusing on vital health, education, and community programmes which have directly supported over 700,000 of some of our world’s most underprivileged and vulnerable children. (CHY 12636).

 

Chronic Pain Ireland (CHY 10779) advocates and provides a nationwide information and support service for people living with chronic pain & their families. Services include: Telephone support line, Self-Management Strategies / Techniques workshops, Public Awareness & Members meetings etc. For more information www.chronicpain.ie or email info@chronicpain.ie (CHY 10779).

 

Citywise sees education as the key to strengthen disadvantaged communities. We work with young people from underserved areas to help them raise their educational and personal aspirations while supporting them to reach their full potential. Citywise serves over 1000 students each year through a variety of programmes which see young people develop into leaders in their community and own lives, offering a positive alternative to any negative influences they may face. (CHY 17653).

 

Claddagh Watch Patrol is a volunteer-based Galway charity dedicated to preventing accidental deaths and suicide on the waterways of Galway City. Volunteer teams patrol the river, canals and bridges from late evening until the streets are empty in the early hours, engaging with anyone that appears distressed or disorientated near the water and encouraging them to move away from the danger and keeping people safe in the event they need an emergency service. Dependant on voluntary effort and support. Email: claddaghwatch@gmail.com  PH. 087 9933 097  (CHY 22513).

 

Clare's Wish Foundation was founded in 2013 and is the only Irish charity that grants a last wish for adults with a terminal medical illness. We grant such wishes in all counties of Ireland. We believe a wish granted can provide respite from the normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatments.  A wish granted can have a lasting impact that involves the whole family and create memories that can last a lifetime. Clare's Wish Foundation can be contacted at clareswishfoundation@gmail.com or 061201674 www.clareswishfoundation.com. (CHY 21072).

 

Claregalway & District Day Care Centre is a voluntary organisation with charitable status (CHY 20102) that provides socialisation for older people that may be socially isolated, living with early/mid dementia, post-stroke, Parkinson’s disease or any other reason that may affect their ability to socialise.  The service also provides day respite for long term carers of people in the above categories enabling them some personal time whilst being assured that their loved one/family member is being cared for in a home from home setting.    Approximately 85% of revenue needs to be self funded therefore we really appreciate your donation, thank you. (CHY 20102).

 

Clare Haven Services - works with women and children in Clare experiencing domestic abuse. We do this in a non-judgemental way, our approach is to empower women to take control over their lives. We offer sanctuary in refuge, a 24 hour helpline and outreach clinics in 6 towns. We develop safety and care plans with her. We accompany her through the court and other services. Our children and young people service offers childcare, therapeutic interventions, preventative programmes, safety planning, advocacy and support. We run intervention programmes where women decide their priorities. We do public awareness throughout Clare. (CHY 11859). 

 

Cliona’s Foundation provides financial assistance directly to parents of children with life-limiting or chronic complex care needs across Ireland to help with the non-medical expenses related to caring for their child. These expenses include but are not limited to accommodation, food, transport, having to take time out of work, pay childminders to look after their other children and also have to purchase specialised equipment. Families are blindsided by non-medical expenses while they struggle emotionally to care for their child and it is Cliona’s belief that no family should have to face any added financial stress, when already struggling with the devastation and trauma of a seriously ill child. For further details, visit www.clionas.ie, email info@clionas.ie or call 061-331333. (CHY18127).

 

The Clonmel & District Wheelchair Society was set up in 1986 by a group of dedicated people who saw the need for a local Wheelchair Society to assist people get out to social events who would otherwise find it difficult. The Society generates funds from an annual door to door collection for the month of September, a Table Quiz run by the committee of Hillview Sports Club and other donations. The funds are used to; Send people to Lourdes Run an annual Christmas Party. Bring people on an annual Pilgrimage to Knock. Run monthly Tea Parties in Clonmel Og. Attend the Blessing of the Sick in Holycross Bring people on outings.and other events as they arise. All people involved with the Society are volunteers. In 2010, the Emergency services ran a fundraising cycle and together with the National Lottery, the Society was able to purchase a specially adapted bus which we use to transport our members. The society holds an annual AGM to elect it's committee officers (CHY 9503).

 

Comber is an Irish charity which has worked in orphanages in Romania since 1990. Comber is now working with the Romanian Government to drive the closure of institutions for children and adults with disabilities and to provide alternative homes in the community. (CHY 10070).

 

Comfort for Chemo Kerry - Our Mission; To fundraise 5 million euros to build and equip a state of the art Purpose Built Chemotherapy Unit for the people of Kerry. Our Vision; To build a centre of excellence for the patients of Kerry who need Chemotherapy and Oncological treatments, ensuring that the best care available is delivered in an environment that is welcoming, reassuring, comfortable and dignified. Why; Current unit has insufficient capacity to meet demand (831 patients treated in 2001, 4872 patients treated in 2019). More treatment options leading to increasing numbers. Please help us build this unit for the people of Kerry. (CHY 651194).

 

Community Cats Network is working in communities to promote the importance of neutering free roaming cats by our low-cost spay and neuter policies and programmes. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), is the only humane approach to addressing community cat populations that works. It saves cats’ lives and is effective. TNR improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle. TNR improves the co-existence between outdoor cats and humans in our shared environment. (CHY 20727).

 

Community Foundation for Ireland (CFI) offers people the opportunity to establish their own charitable fund with expert support from our staff. People can also give money to their local area or to a cause or issue they care about through The Foundation. CFI – Connecting people who care with causes that matter. (CHY 13966).

 

Concern Worldwide - works with the poorest people in the world to enable them to transform their lives. (CHY 5745).

 

COPD Support Ireland is a national charity that supports people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is an incurable, life-limiting but treatable disease that affects 380,000 people in Ireland, yet only 110,000 people are diagnosed. We are Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing together local support groups from around Ireland, to help those living with, and caring for someone with COPD.  See www.copd.ie for more information. (CHY 20731)

 

COPE Foundation is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation which supports approximately 2,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism so that people of all abilities can live life to the full. A donation to COPE Foundation in honour and memory of your loved one will help us to continue supporting people with disabilities to live their lives to the full and realise their dreams. By remembering COPE Foundation with a bequest in your Will, you are making a unique commitment to a cause that makes a real difference to the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. For more information contact Cope Fonudation, Bonnington, Montenotte, Cork. Tel: 021 464 3100 or visit www.cope-foundation.ie (CHY 5288).

 

COPE Galway - A Galway charity working with homeless men and women, women and children who experience domestic violence and older people who live in isolation in the West of Ireland. Our Vision is improved quality of life, in a home of your own for people affected by homelessness, women & children experiencing domestic violence and older people. Our Mission is to enable the people of Galway to recognise and address the existence of homelessness, domestic violence and isolation in their city. Contact: COPE Galway, 2-5 Calbro House, Tuam Road, Galway. Tel: 091 778750, Email: info@copegalway.ie. Please click here to donate. (CHY 6339).

 

Cork ARC Cancer Support House  is a registered charity offering cancer support services for cancer patients and their loved ones, free of charge. We offer Drop in & telephone supports, counselling, complementary therapies, support groups, breast cancer services, information workshops & much more from our centres.  Please consider making a donation to Cork ARC at this time, to ensure that cancer patients and their loved ones can continue to access our services, when they need it most. Contact our cancer support team for support & directions. Cork, “Cliffdale” tel 021 4276688. West Cork tel 027 53891. Cork City Northside tel 083 198 8580. (CHY 14905).

 

Cork Cancer Research Centre investigates major issues in the development and treatment of cancer, through teams of university based scientists and collaborating clinicians at multiple teaching hospitals. The centre researches both primary and secondary disease which has already led to multiple clinical trials. The main focus of the Cork Cancer Research centre is the development of new treatments for cancer that do not currently respond to conventional therapies. Research is changing everything. For more information tel:1890 998 998 or visit www.ccrc.ie

 

The Cork Deaf Association provide services to the deaf and hard of hearing community in Cork City and county. Establishing in 1966, the CDA is committed to the empowerment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in Cork city and county through the provision of information, advocacy and support services. We aim to achieve a more inclusive society, where Deaf and Hard of Hearing people enjoy equality of opportunity, independence and full citizenship. Services include: social work, advocacy, youth work, community support groups, deaf awareness training, assistive technology and educational classes, such an ISL & Lipreading.  You can call us on (021) 450 5944, text us on 086 853 5574, or email: mail@corkdeaf.ie if you would like any more information or support. The CDA is a  registered charity (CHY8119).

 

Cork Mental Health Foundation/Housing Association are a registered charity founded in 1962 to advocate for those with mental health difficulties and has grown and developed over the years into the organisation we see today. Cork Mental Health Housing Association actively supports and empowers persons with a mental illness through the promotion and provision of high quality housing services. Currently we have 26 properties supporting over 110 residents. Cork Mental Health Foundation aims to promote positive mental health, to support people with mental illnesses and to create awareness and understanding of mental illness. Both Cork Mental Health Housing Association and Cork Mental Health Foundation rely heavily on our volunteers to support us in carrying out our work and the generosity of the general public in funding the work of the organisation. For more information please contact Cork Mental health, Bessboro Road, Blackrock, Cork on 021 4511100 or visit our website on www.corkmentalhealth.com  (CHY 6172).

 

Cork Nature Network is a registered charity based in Cork, working to promote and encourage awareness on the importance of protecting and conserving wildlife species and habitats. The organisation is run by volunteers. Its work includes free public events, childrens events and projects such as the Beaumont Quarry project and Cork Otters. We are an active organisation and are seeking funds to help us operate and to work effectively to make a difference. Further information on the organisation can be found on its website www.corknaturenetwork.ie or through its social media pages on facebook, twitter and instagram. (CHY 21602). 

 

Cork Stroke Support (CSS) provides a meeting place for people to come together, sharing similar challenges, concerns and offer support and advice on living with stroke. A telephone information and support service is provided, reducing anxiety once discharged from hospital. We currently offer education sessions with guest speakers, information leaflets, a range of activities such as Boccia,Yoga/Mindfulness, social outings, exercise/hydrotherapy classes, an opportunity to sing with the CSS choir and peer support to new stroke survivors. The term stroke survivor focuses on a person’s resilience, hopefulness and ability. CSS members demonstrate this in abundance with their enthusiasm, attitude and support for each other. CSS has been described by members as being like family and that the support has been immeasurable. (CHY 20796).

 

Crann is a Cork based charity pioneering a transformative model of care for disability - a 2Generation (2Gen) whole-family approach. This means Crann intentionally supports both the child or adult with a neuro-physical disability and their family throughout life’s stages. Since 2018 our team of experts have supported over 500 client families through our 2Gen Model of Care. We deliver supports for adults and children with the following neuro-physical conditions: Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Arthrogryposis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis. (CHY 22096).

 

CRC - Central Remedial Clinic - Established in 1951 the CRC is a charitable organisation working with children and adults with complex and multiple physical disabilities. We provide a full range of clinical and specialist services to over 4,000 children and adults nationally. We support their families and carers as well providing a family based approach to living with physical disabilities. CRC is located in the Dublin area with clinical services and two schools, in Clontarf and Clondalkin, day services for adults in centres in Firhouse,  Hartstown, Clontarf and Killester. CRC national clinical and specialist centres are also based in Limerick and Waterford.  In the CRC, we always seek ways to respond to the changing needs of families and clients who attend our centres. Phone (01) 8542200, Email: Fundraising@crc.ie.  Facebook: facebook.com/centralremedialclinic (CHY 4998).

 

Croí - a charity dedicated to pursuing and attaining the highest level of Cardiovascular Health Care for the people of the West of Ireland. Since 1985 we have funded and implemented a wide range of initiatives to improve Cardiac Services and Facilities in the region. We depend entirely on voluntary effort and support. With your support we can continue to save lives! (CHY 7500).

 

Crosscare has been working to help those most in need for over 75 years. We provide essential services for emergency food provision and accommodation for families and single men and women. Call us on (01) 836 0011, Email: info@crosscare.ie. (CHY 6262).

 

CSPCA - Cork Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, founded in 1870, is one of Ireland's oldest animal charities and rely heavily on the very kind support of the public to help run our services. We would ask you to please consider us in your will to help us to continue our work in the rescue, re-homing and rehabilitation of neglected and abandoned animals. Contact details phone 021 4515534, website www.cspca.ie  and email cspca@eircom.net. (CHY 6254).

 

The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre is a registered charity based in Portlaoise with an outreach centre near Naas, Co. Kildare offering professional support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis throughout their cancer journey. We offer 32 different types of touch/non-touch therapies and nursing information and support programs to patients and their families. Some of the wellbeing therapies provided include reflexology, counselling and psychotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, art, among many other programmes such as Thrive & Survive, bereavement support, a CLIMB program for children and men’s/women’s groups all of which are provided free of charge. (CHY 16450).

 

Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland - We provide a range of services to the Cystic Fibrosis community. Services include research, grant-aid, advocacy and building of isolation facilities to prevent cross-infection in hospitals throughout Ireland. (CHY 6350).

 

DEBRA Ireland are the only charity in Ireland providing care and support to children and families living with the hugely painful, debilitating and devastating skin condition EB, while funding research in our fight to find treatments and a cure.  Your in-memory or legacy gift today will change the lives of people living with EB – described by doctors as “the worst disease you’ve never heard of”.  Please click here to donate, or to learn more please email michelle@debraireland.org, or call 01 4126924. (CHY 8703).

 

Delta Centre CLG provides training, residential, respite, day and multi-sensory services to adults with learning disabilities. The organisation strives to ensure that the rights of each individual attending the service are upheld, including their right to equality, dignity, privacy, safety and respect. Encouragement and support are given to each person attending the service to develop to their maximum potential to improve their quality of life. There is an onsite Sensory Gardens, Café  & Garden Centre. (CHY 15844).

 

Depaul - is a charity helping people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We work with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with homelessness and provide over 20 specialised accommodation and community based services across Dublin and Northern Ireland. (CHY 14753).

 

Diabetes Ireland is the national charity dedicated to helping people with diabetes.  It provides support, education and motivation to all people affected by diabetes. The Federation also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds Irish based research into finding a cure for diabetes. Diabetes affects people from all walks of life and is now considered the fastest growing epidemic by both the World Health Organisation and the United Nations. At present in Ireland, it is estimated that 200,000 people have diabetes and this will increase to 300,000 by 2025. Lo Call Tel.: 1850 909 909. (CHY 6906).

 

Dochas Offaly Cancer Support Group is a registered charity founded in 1999, offering professional support to people whose lives have been affected by cancer.   The support is holistic and complements primary medical treatments with education and psychological care.  Complementary therapies can help reduce stress and anxiety by restoring a sense of well-being and pain reduction. Our aim is to provide supportive care including factual information and social contact to reduce feelings of isolation, enabling you to achieve maximum independence and quality of life, and to help you cope during and beyond your illness and treatment. At Dochas, you, your family and friends can come to terms with your illness in your own way. You can meet other people living with cancer and benefit from the support this brings. (CHY 15937).

 

Dogs for the Disabled is a National Charity established in 2007 and the only one of its kind in Ireland. Enhancing the quality of lives for children and adults, who have varying degrees of physical disabilities. Our mission is to provide fully trained Assistance Dogs to assist in everyday activities and in doing so improving their quality of life. Our Assistance Dogs are provided free of charge and our charity receives no government funding. (CHY 17821).

 

Dogs Trust is Ireland's largest dog welfare charity.  We established our Dublin rehoming centre in November 2009 in order to reduce the high destruction rates in Irish pounds and offer the Irish public the opportunity to rehome a rescue dog. In 2016 we rehomed 2,853 dogs and puppies. In addition to our rehoming centre we have operate a subsidised neutering scheme to reduce the number of unwanted litters & run free Primary School workshops across Ireland.  Dogs Trust is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. (CHY 16218).

 

The Down Syndrome Centre is Ireland's first services-led Centre providing all the relevant support and services for children with Down syndrome. We provide Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Physiotherapy, counselling, baby massage and an early intervention programme. Many of our services can now be delivered through teletherapy or virtually. We currently have over 200 children accessing the Centre on a weekly basis, with no Government funding we heavily rely on the support from the general public to enable these children reach their full potential and to feel included in our society. Visit www.downsyndromecentre.ie for more information. (CHY 15750).

 

The Down Syndrome Centre Cork was founded in 2017 in response to a recognised need in the Cork region for the provision of support and facilities for families and carers of young children with Down Syndrome.  Founded and run by parents of children with Down Syndrome, the purpose of the centre is to provide three core functions; diagnosis support, early intervention therapies, and building lasting friendships. The aim of the centre is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for families of children with Down syndrome, up to 7 years of age.

 

Down Syndrome Ireland  is the voice of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. Through our network of 25 branches nationwide, we provide a wide range of vital services including Parental Support, Early Development, Speech & Language, Health, Education, Personal Development and Employment Opportunities that enhance the lives of thousands of children and adults with Down syndrome. Every year we need to raise 86% of our €4.2 million costs to enable us to continue providing these essential services so we are therefore very heavily reliant on public fundraising. We are truly grateful to our supporters who make a real difference through their fundraising efforts. For further information please contact 01 426 6500 or visit www.downsyndrome.ie.

 

Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home. At Simon, we listen to people who turn to us for help and do everything we can to support them to move out of homelessness into   independent living. We strive to empower people to access, secure and retain a home of their own by reducing the reliance on short-term emergency accommodation and providing permanent   supported housing   for people to sustain a home in their local community. Moving people into supported housing produces life-enhancing and life-saving results and is more cost-effective in the long run. Conatct Dublin Simon Community, 1-2 Cope Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 671 5551 or go to www.dubsimon.ie. (CHY 5963).

 

DSPCA - The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) is a registered charity, established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals and is now Ireland's largest animal welfare organisation. Each year the DSPCA receives more than 80,000 phone calls from the public, responds to more than 10,000 emergency calls and rescues, rehabilitates, releases and rehomes thousands of animals and wildlife. The DSPCA relies on generous donations from the public to do our work. 95% of our funding comes from monthly supporters and donations.  Your donation will help us Save Lives and End Animal Cruelty in Ireland. For more information visit www.dspca.ie, email info@dspca.ie or call us on 01 4994700. (CHY 1047).

 

Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD.ie)  is a national voluntary registered charity offering peer support,  information, activities, and advocate for people living with Early Onset Parkinson’s.  Our primary audience are people living with Juvenile, Young, or Early onset Parkinson’s, but we welcome all people living with Parkinson’s, regardless of age. Email: info@eopd.ie, Telephone: 01-5252994 or visit our website: www.eopd.ie (CHY 22875).

 

Embrace FARM, the farm accident support network, supports all those affected by affected by farm accidents. Set up in 2014 by Brian & Norma Rohan of Shanahoe, Co. Laois, following the death of Brian’s father Liam on their family farm, they held their first remembrance service to commemorate all those had died in farm accidents. Since then, the charity has grown to support families who mourn the loss of a loved one and those who survive a farm accident but sustaining serious injuries. Offering support groups, information days, residential counselling weekends and its annual remembrance service. More information at www.embracefarm.com (CHY 21837).

 

Enable Ireland provides therapy and support services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from 15 locations and in local communities countrywide. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. Our mission is to enable those who use our services to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities. We support children and adults with disabilities so that they can live their lives with no limits. (CHY 4908).

 

Engaging Dementia is a registered charity that provides training, resources and support for people living with dementia and their care partners.  Our mission is to improve communication, engagement and connection for people living with dementia and their care partners through education, resources and community activities.  In 2021 we are celebrating our 30th Anniversary!  Your donation will help us develop new online resources and trainings during these difficult times. (CHY 11839).

 

Epilepsy Ireland - The national organisation committed to working for, and meeting the needs of everyone with Epilepsy in Ireland and their families and carers. The Organisation offers information and support services to people affected by epilepsy, raises awareness of epilepsy, supports research and represents the needs of people with epilepsy at national and international levels. Epilepsy Ireland Head Office is based in Dublin and has 9 regional offices across the country. For more Information visit www.epilepsy.ie or email info@epilepsy.ie . Charity Registered Number: 20010553; (CHY 6170).

 

Family Carers Ireland is the national (registered) charity, dedicated to supporting the 500,000+ unpaid family carers across the country who care for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses, mental ill-health or addiction. With over 20 Carer Support Centres nationwide, services and supports include: guidance on rights and entitlements, training, emergency care planning, respite/emergency respite, peer support groups, advocacy and lobbying and so much more. Contact: Family Carers Ireland, National Office, Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, R23 PW50. Telephone: +353 57 93 22 920. National Freephone Careline: 1800 24 07 24. www.familycarers.ie (CHY 10962).

 

Féileacáin (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is a not for profit organisation which supports anybody affected by the death of a baby, either recently or a long time ago. Féileacáin provides Memory Boxes, professional support and peer support, all our services are free of charge. (CHY 19635).

 

Fighting Blindness is an Irish, patient-led charity funding research into treatments and cures for blindness. Our vision is to cure blindness, support those experiencing sight loss and empower patients. Our story began in 1983 when a group of Irish families affected by blindness got together for mutual support. We are now a global leader in the search for cures and treatments for genetically-inherited and age-related forms of blindness. Additionally, we provide a unique professional counselling service for people and families affected by sight loss. Fighting Blindness, 7-8 Ely Place, Dublin 2, Tel: 01-678 9004. (CHY 6784).

 

Fight For Sight - an Irish charity devoted to the prevention of Sight Loss. We aim to save sight by increasing public awareness of everyday risks and by raising money for research into eye disease and to purchase eye equipment for our hospitals. (CHY 6539).

 

FirstLight (formerly ISIDA). FirstLight offers qualified and professional support, care and compassion to bereaved parents and families in their darkest hour, we also promote research into the sudden, unexpected, often unexplained death of a child through the National Paediatric Mortality Register. (CHY 7716).

 

Focus Ireland - a leading national housing and homeless charity working to combat and prevent homelessness through the provision of quality services, supported housing and advocacy. Focus Ireland believes that everyone has a right to a place called home which is safe, secure and appropriate to their needs. In 2007 Focus Ireland worked with over 5,000 men, women and children who were homeless, or at risk of homelessness. (CHY 7220).

 

Friends of Nenagh Hospital - We deliver assistance and comforts to patients and their families by providing support and aid to the hospital management and staff as they ensure an effective delivery of services to the community. Through donations and bequests we receive from members of the public, out-patients and in-patients benefit from the equipment and services we provide to the hospital. These contributions allow patients to receive treatment locally, in a tranquil environment, surrounded by family and friends. (CHY 16300).

 

Friends of St. Brigid's Hospice and Home Care Services - Our purpose is to financially support & nurture palliative hospice & home care at St. Brigid’s, the specialist palliative care service for Kildare/West Wicklow. Click logo to donate online or make cheques payable to: The Friends of St. Brigid’s Hospice. (CHY10804).

 

The Friends of St Luke’s Cancer Care supports St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network Dublin delivering radiation and other cancer treatments to patients from all over Ireland.  The Friends provide the extra comforts necessary for our patients as they go through their cancer journey.  Funding is provided for new technologically advanced treatment machines, it also includes care and comfort at Oakland Lodge, projects like the new relatives room, seating for patients, indoor and outdoor gardens, wheelchairs, Newspapers and many more important extras.  Contact The Friends of St Luke’s, Rathgar, Dublin 6 on info@friendsofstlukes.ie, Telephone 01 406 5314, or connect with us on social media @friendsofstlukes (CHY 5854).

 

Friends of Suicide Loss (FOSL) provides on-going individual and group support (across Ireland) to those bereaved and left behind in the aftermath of a suicide, what is called ‘postvention’. FOSL also runs an ‘outreach’ service… where, in the immediate aftermath (at the request of the family), the outreach volunteer(s) can attend as a friend, helper and support during the immediate days and months following a suicide; for more information: How we can help. Individual and group support is ‘Peer led’, where the facilitators and volunteers have ‘lived’ experience with suicide loss. FOSL is run entirely by volunteers and non-paid executives. To contact, please phone: +353(0) 1 492 7576 or Email: info@fosl.ie  (CHY 22607).

 

Friends of the Elderly Ireland is a volunteer based Irish charity. Our volunteers reach out to the elderly who are alone and isolated. We recruit and provide training and guidance to full-time and part-time volunteers having regard to their interests and abilities. Volunteers are provided with back up support to give them the encouragement and confidence they need to volunteer effectively. (CHY 12003).

 

Friends of the Hospital, Tullamore is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds to improve our hospital's services to you. Initially formed to harness the efforts of people in the community, a significant achievement has been demonstrated over the past that has seen investment in their local hospital as a very worthwhile cause to bring much needed services such as a Finometer and Tilt Table, Healing Garden, an End of Life Room, improved Oncology services, and much more.

 

Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) is a community-based charity supporting autistic people and their families living in the West of Ireland. GAP support the autistic community through social and special interest clubs and camps, community events and activities, parent and carer support, training and education. 1 in 64 secondary school students now receives an autism diagnosis. GAP is one of the few charities working to improve the quality of life for autistic people and their families in the West. GAP receives no multi-annual state funding, relying on donations and fundraising to keep the services available. (CHY 20210).

 

Galway Contact Organisation for Older People offers a Befriending Service to elderly people in Galway City and Suburbs. We were founded in 1981 and our main aim is to help older people who may feel lonely and isolated through weekly visits from our volunteers, weekly/fortnightly social clubs and annual outings and retreats.  Our main aim is to hold out a hand of friendship, a friendly face and supportive voice for our older people. We also process applications for the Senior Alert Scheme socially monitored alarms throughout County Galway. Tel. 091 867892, email: galwaycontact@gmail.com, website: www.galwaycontact.ie (CHY 11218).

 

Galway Head Injury Support Limited was founded in July, 1999 by a small group of carers and has now become a registered charity. It provides support, information, respite breaks and counselling for families of people with a Brain Injury. It also provides LoCall telephone counselling on 1890 32 31 30.  They have helped many families in the Western Region recover from and deal with the severe implications of head injuries and will continue to do so in the future. They understand the trauma these families go through and that is why they believe that no one should be left alone to deal with it by themselves. This is where GHISL can help. For further information see the web site: www.galwayheadinjury.com. (CHY19453).

 

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) is a charity dedicated to providing a caring and confidential counselling and support service for those in our community affected by sexual violence and abuse.  Established in 1984 by a group of women who were concerned with the lack of services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse GRCC expanded its service to include male survivors in 2001and has subsequently grown to become the second largest rape crisis centre in Ireland. GRCC is dedicated to lessening the impact and incidence of sexual violence and abuse and to achieve a society which no longer tolerates these crimes. (CHY 7458).

 

Galway Simon Community was set up in 1979 by a group of volunteers who refused to accept homelessness on the streets of Galway. With the support of the wider community, we have grown, developed, learned and adapted over the years to become a leading provider of homeless and homelessness prevention services in the region. At Galway Simon Community, we support a person’s right to security, dignity and wellbeing in their own home. We are relentlessly committed to finding answers to the questions faced by real people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. It is our belief that early intervention is the most effective means of reducing the trauma and cost associated with homelessness. (CHY 144699).

 

The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. The mission of the Gary Kelly CSC is to create a safe and holistic environment.  To preserve the dignity and privacy of the person at all times.   To provide counselling, information, practical and psychological support for those affected by cancer and those who care for them, free of charge. https://gkcancersupport.com/ Your donation makes a difference. (CHY 15163).

 

Gort Cancer Support was established in June 2007 to provide support and practical assistance to people affected by a cancer diagnosis in the South Galway/North Clare area.  We offer a confidential community based support service and adopt a holistic approach towards our clients and their family members by providing a range of activities and social events, which will enhance our clients’ wellbeing and coping skills. We offer a home from home environment, a place where you will be made to feel relaxed and welcome. More information on our organisation can be found on our website at www.gortcancersupport.ie  (CHY 19379).

 

Gorta’s vision is a world where there is no hunger or poverty and where rural communities have the means to create more prosperous futures for themselves and their children. We focus on working with communities in sub-Saharan Africa and we aim to assist them to move from subsistence to entrepreneurship. With targets focusing on food security and nutrition, water & sanitation as well as enterprise development, our resources and policies will help some of the world’s poorest communities as they address these crucial issues. For more information contact 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, tel: +353 1 661 5522, email: info@gorta.org or visit www.gorta.org. (CHY 5678).

 

GOAL - ensuring that the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, for example, food, water, shelter, medical attention and literacy. (CHY 6271).

 

GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW has a national network of over 130 Groups in Ireland. Its principal strength is the support members give each other from their own experience in matters to do with mental health.  GROW is a voluntary organisation with a small number of paid employees. (CHY 9319).

 

Hand in Hand was founded in 2006 by the friends of a family faced with a child’s cancer diagnosis. Since then, the demand for the charity’s services has continuously increased. Hand in Hand provides practical and emotional support to families of a child diagnosed with cancer through provision of laundry, meals, and cleaning services as well as play therapy and counselling. These services support families throughout the Republic of Ireland. Our vision is to see every family who has a child diagnosed with cancer provided with a tailor-made package.  Thank you for your support. For more information, tel: (087) 6600103, email: info@handinhand.ie or visit https://handinhandcharity.ie/. (CHY 17268).

 

Haven is an Irish NGO focused on helping the most vulnerable people of Haiti, with a mission to build sustainable communities through the provision of shelter, practical training courses and income generation projects.(CHY 18494).
 

Headway - a charity that works to bring positive change into the lives of people affected by Acquired Brain Injury. We assist people to rebuild their skills to achieve the best quality of life they can through a range of rehabilitation services as well as providing support to families and carers. We have centres around the country, six in Dublin, two in Cork and one in Limerick City to support people living with brain injury. We also have a counsellor in Tralee and an Information and Support worker for the South East, who is based in Carlow.  Our services include; Education & Rehabilitation Training Programmes as well as Information and Support, Community Re-Integration, Supported Employment, and Psychological Support. (CHY 7417).

 

HHT Ireland - A voluntary Patient Organisation set up to raise awareness of, and support families living with, HHT. 

 

HHT is a rare genetic blood-vessel disorder which can be fatal if left undiagnosed. Currently 90% of sufferers go undiagnosed.  Unexplained & recurrent nosebleeds from childhood are the main symptoms for 90% of HHT population. However other major organs such as brain, lungs & liver can also be affected. Early diagnosis helps save lives. For more information visit www.hhtireland.org. (CHY21824).

 

The Hope Foundation is an Irish charity working with street and slum connected children and their families in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India. HOPE operates over 60 projects in Kolkata and surrounding areas to ensure the basic rights and enhance the dignity of life of these children and their wider communities through protection, health, education and economic development in a sustainable life-cycle approach. Our programmes aim to give street and slum children in Kolkata the support needed to create better futures. Our vision is “A world where it should never hurt to be a child”. (CHY 13237)

 

Hope House is an addiction centre treating alcohol, drugs, gambling and other dependencies in a warm, welcoming therapeutic environment. Situated in the quiet village of Foxford, Co.Mayo on the banks of the river Moy on the West Coast of Ireland, Hope House provides a welcoming warm, comfortable and therapeutic place, a home away from home where recovery begins. (CHY 10912).

 

HUG (Homes for Unwanted Greyhounds) is a registered charity based in Ireland which finds loving homes for retired Irish racing greyhounds, and promotes a positive image of the breed as pets throughout Ireland. Every year, thousands of greyhounds enter the racing industry and many find they are unwanted at an early age due to injury or lack of speed. These docile, gentle dogs have a lifespan of 12-14 years. Operated by a small team of dedicated volunteers HUG’s mission is ‘A Home for Every Hound’ and it works hard to find forever homes for these beautiful dogs. (CHY 19414).

 

Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland is a national voluntary organisation providing information and support to people diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, those at risk, carers, family members and relevant professionals. Huntington’s Disease  is a genetic neurological disorder which causes progressive deterioration of the physical, cognitive and emotional self. (CHY 10130).

 

Irish Association of Suicidology - The IAS is dedicated to disseminating information about suicide and suicide prevention so that public opinion can respond to the issue in an informed manner and assure that it is not ignored by the statutory authorities dealing with health, education and the environment.  (CHY 12779).

 

Irish Cancer Society -  the national cancer care charity dedicated to eliminating cancer and to improving the lives for those living with cancer through patient care, research and education. (CHY 5863).

 

Irish Deaf Society - The IDS is the national representative organisation of Deaf and hard of hearing people, serving the interest and welfare of the Deaf community. It also upholds the status of Irish Sign Language (ISL), which is the first and preferred language of Deaf people in Ireland. It provides a number of services to Deaf and hard of hearing adults, children and their families. (CHY 8674).

 

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind  - a national charity dedicated to providing high quality mobility training and aftercare services to blind and visually impaired people. The services, which are provided free of charge, bring mobility and independence to the lives of blind and visually impaired people all over Ireland. (CHY 6006).

 

Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland's only National Charity fighting to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke, through Advocacy, Research, Education, Information Provision and Patient Support. (CHY 5507).

 

Irish Hospice Foundation - a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the hospice philosophy and supports the development of hospice care. Our vision is that no one should have to face death without appropriate care and support. This includes support for families and loved ones, extending into bereavement. (CHY 6830).

 

Irish Kidney Association - The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) is a patient driven organisation founded to meet the needs of people, and their families, living with kidney failure, either on dialysis or transplanted. We offer a wide variety of FREE service from our Head office and with a network of 25 volunteer driven branches covering the country, we have a grass-roots network for people to join. (CHY 6327).

 

Irish Lung Foundation is working throughout Ireland to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all lung diseases. Lung Foundation research is making advances which will benefit the half-million people in Ireland with a lung disease such as bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, sarcoidosis and pneumonia. Contact details : Website : www.irishlungfoundation.ie Email : Info@irishlungfoundation.ie Tel : 01 8749985. (CHY 9683).

 

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) - Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is an incurable neurological condition leaving people unable to do the everyday things the rest of us take for granted, like walking, talking and swallowing which may become virtually impossible. The IMNDA was set up in May 1985 to provide care and support to people with Motor Neurone Disease, their carers and families. It relies heavily on fundraising in order to continue providing vital services to the MND community throughout Ireland. For more information or to make a donation, contact us on 01 873 0422, email info@imnda.ie or visit our website: www.imnda.ie

 

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation (IMNDRF) It is the mission of the IMNDRF to facilitate and promote ongoing research into the causes, treatment and best care solutions for those patients diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).  (CHY 8510).

 

Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) is a registered charity (RCN 20034191 + CHY11987) which was founded in 1996 as a patient support organisation for those suffering with Osteoporosis and their families and is the only organisation in the Republic of Ireland that deals specifically with Osteoporosis. It’s dedicated to reducing the incidence of Osteoporosis, a preventable bone disease in most cases, and promoting bone health. The IOS provides information to the public and health professionals and offers support to people with Osteoporosis and those at risk. The IOS want to significantly decrease the number of senior citizens who are losing their independence from undiagnosed Osteoporosis. T: 01 6375050  |  E: info@irishosteoporosis.ie  |  W: irishosteoporosis.ie  |  Twitter: @IrishOsteo  |  Facebook: IrishOsteoporosisSociety

 

Irish Red Cross Society - The Irish Red Cross Society offers a range of services to deal with both national and international emergencies. As a National Society within the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the Irish Red Cross has access to the largest voluntary network in the world and is also among the oldest humanitarian organisations in the world. (CHY 17822).

 

ISANDS  (see A Little Lifetime Foundation above) - a voluntary organisation, founded in 1983 by a group of bereaved parents whose babies died before or at birth (stillbirth) or some time after birth (neonatal death).  (CHY 11507).

 

ISPCA The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Ireland’s National Animal Welfare organisation. We prevent cruelty to animals, pro-actively relieve animal suffering and promote animal welfare. The ISPCA believes that animals have the right to live their lives free from needless suffering and aim to rescue, rehabilitate and responsibly re-home animals that have been subjected to cruelty, neglect or abuse. As a charity, the ISPCA rely heavily on donations from members of the public. Click here to donate. Website: www.ispca.ie, Email: brid@ispca.ie or Telephone: (043) 33 25035 (ext.5). ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline: Call 1890 515 515. The ISPCA is a registered Charity (CHY 5619).

 

ISPCC - The ISPCC exists to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to experience love and happiness, to stop discrimination and exclusion of children and to end cruelty and injustice to children. (CHY 5102).

 

Irish Wheelchair Association delivers vital support to over 20,000 people with disabilities and mobility impairment in communities across Ireland. Irish Wheelchair Association is a national organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and educational integration of people with physical disabilities and other mobility issues, as equal, independent and participative members of their communities and society. Key vital services delivered in communities  across Ireland by specially trained staff and volunteers include; Assisted Living Services, Resource & Outreach Centres, Transport, Respite, Youth and Sports Services. Your legacy or memorial donation in honour of your loved one will help the Association to continue delivering essential services to people with disabilities in your local area. (CHY 5393).

 

Jacinta's Smile is a charitable organisation that creates tailored and creative on-going support to children and young adults that have been bereaved by a sibling. We believe in creating a community of sibling grievers as we two have lost three siblings so we know the depths of pain and chaos that this can cause with in each sibling. We provide subsidized therapy with professional and accredited play therapists and adult psychotherapists. We also provide workshops on grief and loss, online awareness support through social media and adventure days out. We believe in knowing it is ok to have fun. (CHY 19275).

 

Jack and Jill Children's Foundation - provides care and support for children with severe neurological development issues, as well as offering some respite to the parents and families. A donation in memory of your loved one will help Jack & Jill to give the “Gift of Time” to the parents of seriously ill children enabling them to care for their child at home. (CHY 12405).

 

Jigsaw We are a community of professionals, supporters, and volunteers with a shared belief in an Ireland where every young person’s mental health is valued and supported.Both online and in our services around the country, we give advice and support to help young people aged 12–25 years-old. We give families, educators, and those who support young people’s mental health ways to cope and the skills to be there for young people. By making a donation in memory of a loved one, or leaving a gift in your will, you can help us to be there for more young people when they need us most. To donate to Jigsaw, please visit www.jigsaw.ie/donate or email fundraising@jigsaw.ie. To find out more about what we do, visit www.jigsaw.ie. (CHY 17439).

 

Kerry Deaf Resource  Centre provides a wide range of services to deaf and hard of hearing adults and children and their families in Co. Kerry. Services are provided to sign language users or to those who communicate by speech. Support is also available to adults and children with cochlear implants. (CHY 20854).

 

Kerry Hospice is a voluntary organisation and provides palliative care services for the people of Kerry.  All monies raised in Kerry stays in Kerry. Kerry Specialist Palliative Care Services looks after patients and their families at home, in acute hospitals, in community hospitals, in nursing homes or in the specialist palliative Day Care and the 15 bed In-Patient Unit. Kerry Hospice also provides night nursing in people's homes. Refurbishing hospice rooms in community hospitals. Patients who require palliative care beds in designated nursing homes. Extra financial support for patients and their families. Ongoing Education of Palliative Care Nurses and other members of the Palliative Care Team. All donations are greatly appreciated as they help Kerry Hospice to provide care and support to all our patients and their families. (CHY 11657).

 

Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) Since our foundation in 1973, Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) has been a pioneer in the development of community-based Day, Residential, Respite & Home Support services for adults with an intellectual disability and their families in Kerry. The first service opened by KPFA was Mt. Eagle Lodge, in Tralee. Since then, we have grown to become one of Co. Kerry's largest service providers, responding to need as it arises and facing challenges with a “can-do attitude.” We are committed to delivering services and supports relating to the needs, wishes and choices of individuals, based in their communities and connected to natural support networks. FOR MORE VISIT OUR WEBSITE  www.kpfa.ie (CHY 6871).

 

Kerry Respite Care is dedicated to helping people remain living at home and to supporting families caring for a friend or relative at home.  Most people prefer to maintain their independence, home comforts, social networks and dignity by remaining in their own homes for as long as possible.  Kerry Respite Care provides home care services to older persons, persons with disabilities and long-term illnesses.   Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, public holidays and weekends.  A donation in memory of a loved one or leaving a gift to Kerry Respite Care in your will enable people to remain living in their own homes and communities.  Kerry Respite Care is a registered charity CHY15290 (RCN20052409) founded in 2002.  Learn more about Kerry Respite Care at www.kerryrespitecare.ie or call 066 7102796.

 

Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust aims to alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body (bodies) of loved one(s) who have died abroad in sudden or tragic circumstances back to Ireland. Other objectives of the trust are to maintain the it as a permanent legacy of Kevin Bell, to sustain the trust by having on-going fundraising activities and to recruit members of the Trust to sustain its purpose and ideals. To find out more, click www.kevinbellrepatriationtrust.com to visit our website. 

 

Kilkenny Bereavement Support was founded in 1989 to help the bereaved with their grief for the death of a loved one. It is available to all age groups and is a free service. It is essentially a listening service offered on a one to one basis.  Recently, we have expanded to meeting the bereaved by telephone or by Zoom. We believe that what people who are grieving want, is to be listened to in a safe, confidential environment, until they reach an understanding of what they are experiencing and can integrate the loss into their lives. Contact 0567756538 or email: director@kilkennybereavementsupport.com  (CHY 20281).

 

LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice care for children with life limiting conditions. Our Vision is All children who need us, can access us. Care for the child and family through: Transitional care - Respite - Home Support - Crisis Care - End of Life Care. Click here to donate, email us or call 01 2893151.  (CHY 2633).

 

Le Chèile Africa An Irish based Non -Profit Organisation aims to build healthier lives in Rural Kenya by enhancing the dignity and quality of life, inspire a collective responsibility in creating sustainable communities through education, quality healthcare, community services, disability & Mental Health and women empowerment programs. We aim to promote participatory community development approach with the hope that sustainable impact and solutions to poverty and disease eradication are only possible when the community most affected are the real change makers. www.lecheileafrica.org  Or https://www.facebook.com/lecheileafrica/. Our mission is working towards a brighter future enabling people to become Self sufficient and independent of aid where the community benefits as a whole   (NGO Registration Number in Kenya  OP. 218/051/17-250). (CHY 17621).

 

Leopardstown Lions Club   - Lion’s members act on the same simple idea: Let us improve our communities. Leopardstown Lions Club was formed in 1973 and since then have raised over €1 million and distributed it within our local community.

 

Limerick Civic Trust was founded in 1982 and was formally inaugurated on the 17th February 1983. Limerick Civic Trust is a self-funding charity, which initiates and undertakes a programme of projects for the general improvements of Limerick’s environment in conjunction with local authorities, state agencies and other interested parties. It is an independent non-profit making voluntary society and is registered as a charity.  We create a better understanding of our heritage through new information, advice and education. This is achieved through researching unpublished material, publishing books, leaflets and maps, and organising walking tours, courses and on-the-job training for our Community Employment scheme workers to assist with long term employment. Our work includes restoring derelict properties that are often gone beyond preservation in their present state. They are usually large scale projects commanding substantial time and financial commitments. We undertake projects that make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive. Whether it’s improving or maintaining a graveyard, river walk, community garden or City Street or supporting community projects, our work aims to promote civic pride. (CHY 6717).

 

Little Flower Penny Dinners is based in the Liberties area of Dublin, which feeds the homeless and the elderly, as well as delivering a 365 day Meals-On-Wheels service to the housebound elderly and infirm. The Charity is over 100 years old and is dependent on public donations, fund-raising and bequests/wills to fund its work.  Our committed team of Staff and Volunteers offer a warm and friendly welcome to all our clients. The work is overseen by Trustees and a Board of Directors who serve in a voluntary capacity. (CHY 6179).

 

Living Links - provide outreach listening/support to persons bereaved by suicide, at their request, and free of charge. Trained volunteers are now available (in the following areas) to offer confidential, practical support and information to families who have experienced a death by suicide. At the request of the family, the Suicide Outreach Support Person can call to the home or meet at a location appointed by the family.  (CHY 16921).

 

Longford Social Services CLG provides services to older people and others in need in the Town and County of Longford. For further information go to www.mealsonwheelslongford.ie Tel: 043.3350114, E Mail: longfordmealsonwheels@gmail.com (CHY 7291).

 

Lucan Disability Action Group empowers people with a disability to achieve independent living, enabling them to participate in social and economic life, and thereby enhancing their quality of life. We do this by operating a wheelchair accessible door to door transport service and we loan accessible vehicles to members. We have over 500 members. Services operate throughout the Greater Dublin Area including comminutor towns in surrounding counties. Fundraising is a vital for us and enables us to run our service. You can help us keep the fleet on the road by contributing in memory of your loved one. (CHY 20051242).

 

MADRA rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs. Our small team of staff and our huge community of volunteers work together tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, fundraise and run MADRA. Based in Connemara, we rescue around 600 dogs every year. We work closely with the dog wardens and take dogs in from local authority pounds in Galway and Mayo. We also take dogs directly from people who need to rehome them for a variety of reasons, e.g. homelessness, ill health/death of owners, moving abroad, behavioural issues with the dog.  We provide other related services to the public such as education in schools; facilities for service users from REHAB, Brothers of Charity, etc. to visit our shelter and interact with the dogs; emergency accommodation for dogs of people who find themselves homeless or in domestic abuse shelters; training for marginalised people within the community via FORUM, the probation services, Youthreach etc; canine transport to the vets for older dog owners who may not be able to drive. Donate online at www.madra.ie/donate  (CHY 20072698).

Make-A-Wish Ireland - our mission is to grant the wishes of children aged between 3 and 17 years living with a life-threatening medical condition to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. A wish granted is true magic for the child providing respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors visits and treatment. It is our aim that every eligible child in Ireland receives their greatest wish. From the smallest village to the largest cities, if we can bring hope or joy to a child with a life threatening illness for even one moment, we feel this will have a lasting real effect on not only the child, but also on the entire family. (CHY 15267).

 

Marie Keating Foundation - Following the death of their mother at the age of 51 from cancer, the Keating family established the Marie Keating Foundation in 1998 to ensure that people throughout Ireland are provided with vital cancer awareness & support services to prevent cancer or to detect it at its earliest stages. Cancer rates are on the increase all the time: 1 in 3 people in Ireland will develop cancer during their lifetime and 30,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year. Please note that we have Donate In Memory cards available should you wish to honour a departed loved one and make a donation on behalf of a bereaved family member or friend. For more information or to make a donation please call us on 01-6283728. (CHY 12916).

 

Mary’s Meals is a global movement of people from all walks of life, united by the belief that no child should endure a day without a meal. They set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Mary’s Meals reach 2,429,182 children, every school day, across 18 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. It costs just €22 to feed a child for a whole school year. Committed to keeping operating costs low, they spend a minimum of 93% of all donations on charitable activities. For more information please visit: https://www.marysmeals.ie/?pl=IE (CHY16897).

 

Marymount Hospice is Ireland’s oldest hospice and university hospital. In 2016 Marymount supported more than 3,000 families in the Cork county area. It provides hospice services, community palliative care, day care treatments and services for older people from its base in Curraheen, Cork, the west side of Cork city. Marymount is funded approximately 70% by the state and requires additional income, including fundraising to make up the other 30% to ensure it can continue to provide its much needed services. (CHY 239).

 

Mater Foundation - the official fundraising body of The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. It exists to inspire and enable financial support from the community for exceptional patient care at The Mater Hospital. Funds raised are used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, enhance facilities and to ensure that all patients at the hospital are cared for in a restful, healing and comfortable environment. Working closely with healthcare professionals, hospital management, our donors and volunteers, the Mater Foundation makes possible the investment of the community in its own healthcare. (CHY 9768).

 

Mayo Cancer Support  - For over two decades Mayo Cancer Support has been offering emotional support and practical help to people affected by cancer in Co Mayo. The service, which is a registered charity, endeavours to shine a light on the path ahead for patients of all ages and their families and friends and ease their cancer journey with a range of FREE therapies, supports and services on an individual or group basis either at its headquarters (Rock Rose House) in Castlebar or its outreach centres in Ballina and Achill. Over 2,000 people visit Mayo Cancer Support’s centres each year and that number continues to grow.  (CHY 20044770).

 

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation exists to provide palliative care services to people with life limiting illnesses and their families in County Mayo and County Roscommon. The Foundation affirms life, respecting the uniqueness of each individual, by caring and supporting to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families living with life threatening illnesses. The service enables patients to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort and dignity. The palliative care home care service is provided free of charge to all. (CHY 10980).

 

Men’s Aid Ireland. Set up in 1997 and formerly known as Amen, Men’s Aid is the only dedicated service in Ireland to support men and their families experiencing domestic violence. Our experienced and qualified support team have years of experience in supporting men and families enduring domestic abuse. Research shows that 1 in 7 men across Ireland will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, yet sadly only 5% of men report the abuse to Gardaí. Our priority is the victim and of course the children that so often get caught up in domestic abuse. We provide a National Confidential Helpline, Legal Information Clinics, Court Accompaniment, Face to Face support including Outreach, Psychotherapy and Group support to male victims of domestic violence. Suicide rates in Ireland are very high and men account for 83%. (Ref Shine). We speak with many of these men on a daily basis and offer practical and emotional support. Our small but committed team are still here and will continue to always be here to support men and their families because of your support. We are an Irish charity and would appreciate any donations in order to continue our services. (CHY13025).

 

Meningitis Research Foundation - Is a national charity based in Dublin whose vision is “a world free from meningitis and septicaemia”. We achieve this by funding vital scientific research, raising awareness and supporting those affected.  Our Freefone 24 hour helpline 1800 41 33 44 is the first line of support for many and the gateway to more in depth help.   For further information on Meningitis Research Foundation and its services call Dublin (01) 8196931. (CHY 12030).

 

Meningitis Trust - an Irish charity that offers a range of free services to people bereaved, affected or worried by the disease. Meningitis kills more children under 5 than any other infectious disease in Ireland, but, people of ANY age can contract it. The Meningitis Trust Helpline 1800 523 196 is nationwide, nurse-led and available 24 hours a day, and our services (free leaflets, counselling, one-to-one visits and home visits) are available for those who are affected.

 

Merchants Quay Ireland provides place of safety, compassion and welcome for homeless people and drug users to receive food, a hot shower, a listening ear and a helping hand to progress out of homelessness and addiction. Offering a range of quality medical and therapeutic services for the most marginalised in society, we believe in and cherish the value of every human being in keeping with our commitment to social justice. We look forward to a society where nobody is without a place to call home, where the need to sleep rough is gone and where drug-related harm is greatly reduced. Our website is www.mqi.ie.  (CHY 10311).

 

Mercy University Hospital Foundation raises funds for the Mercy Hospital, Cork. Annually. The Mercy Hospital treats over 100,000 patients from all over Munster. The Foundation’s mission is to support the hospital in delivering the highest quality of care to its patients. Funds raised through the Mercy University Hospital Foundation are used to purchase state of the art equipment, to enhance and develop services and to help Hospital staff in providing a world class service in a world class Hospital. Please note that we have donate in memory cards available should you wish us to send a card to a bereaved family member or friend. For more information or to make a donation please visit our website at www.mercyfundraising.ie or call us on 021 -4274076.  (CHY 17500).

 

Miscarriage Association of Ireland - a charitable body set up by, and with the support of women (and men) who themselves have been through miscarriages. We offer telephone support to bereaved parents and hold monthly group meetings. (CHY 9738).

 

Move4Parkinsons Foundation Limited is a charity dedicated to educating empowering and inspiring People with Parkinson's their families and carers (Parkinsons Community) to gain the knowledge and skills they need to improve their quality of life. www.move4parkinsons.com. E: info@move4parkinsons.com. T: 01 2950060. Sandyford Community Centre, Enniskerry Road, Stepaside, Co.  Dublin. Charity no 20099. Company no 505558.

 

MS Ireland - exists to help everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. MS Ireland is the only national organisation working solely on behalf of people living with Multiple Sclerosis and the many thousands of people who share their lives. (CHY 5365).

 

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland aims to provide information, advice and support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their families through a range of support services. Our objective is to promote through practical empowerment, independent living for people with the condition muscular dystrophy. MDI supports lobbying for a change in policy and services to enable people with neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and to live a life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund research into neuromuscular conditions. (CHY 6489).

 

Myasthenia Gravis Association - a charity supporting sufferers of a muscle weakening illness, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The MG Association provides comfort and support to newly diagnosed and existing MG patients, creates public and medical awareness of the condition and funds medical research projects to find a cure.

 

National Breast Cancer Research Institute. Based at the Lambe Institute, NUI Galway, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity that funds a comprehensive research programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Breast cancer is the highest cause of death in middle aged women in Ireland.  Research is at the core of finding out more about this disease with 1 in 9 Irish women developing breast cancer during their lifetime. The role of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute is unique, as its research can help to ascertain the causes and factors that influence breast cancer and therefore help to develop effective screening, treatments and medication to combat it. Your support can make a difference for breast cancer patients both nationally and internationally. For more information visit: www.breastcancerresearch.ie (CHY 9997).

 

National Exotic Animal Sanctuary - NEAS is financially dependant on goodwill and donations. The Sanctuary is run on a voluntary basis so there are no wage costs for animal care or administration. NEAS has been granted Charitable Tax Exemption. You can be assured that your donation will be used directly for the provision of food, heat and veterinary attention for the animals in our care. We are currently raising money to build more stables and to further develop the Wildlife Hospital. We will be extremely grateful for any help you can give. (CHY 19373).

 

National League of the Blind of Ireland Trust is a charity organisation with a vision for an Ireland where people who are blind and vision impaired are full and equal members of society, and are consulted on all decisions related to the services they use. We provide a space for those who are blind and vision impaired to run social activities and supports for each other.  The trust is not state funded and seeks to support itself by various fundraising activities such as carolling, raffles and flag days. Weekly activities include swimming, yoga and walking. Throughout the year pub quizzes are held as well as raffles. (CHY 10907).

 

National Maternity Hospital Foundation. The NMH Foundation’s mission is to support the vital work at the NMH, Holles Street. While raising money for a wide variety of projects within the National Maternity Hospital, special attention is given to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a recognised centre of excellence and tertiary referral centre for acutely ill and pre-term babies from across the country.  Other priority areas include equipment, advanced training and education programmes and support services for mothers and babies, with special focus on maternal and fetal health. (CHY 20389).

 

The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) for adults and children, is a fully publicly funded hospital providing complex medical specialist rehabilitation to adults and children, who as the result of an accident, illness or injury require rehabilitation under the: Paediatric Family Centred Rehabilitation Programme / The Brain Injury Programme (Incl. Stroke) / The Spinal Injury Programme / Prosthetic, Orthotic and Limb Absence Programme. The NRH Foundation is the registered charity dedicated to raising vital funds for specialist projects, equipment and research that will help make a direct difference to the lives of the patients in the NRH.  Join us on our journey www.NRHfoundation.ie  CRA20013196  (CHY 6750).

 

National Suicide Bereavement Support Network - offers support and information to those bereaved by suicide of all denominations. We do this by holding information days, Seminars, training modules, and creating awareness of the tragedy of suicide and how to deal with the problems whether economic, spiritual or social that may arise.

 

National Suicide Research Foundation - an official research unit to contribute to the prevention of suicidal behaviour in Ireland.  (CHY 11351).

 

North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation was founded in 1992. It's goal is to provide support for seriously ill cancer patients and their families in their own homes. We offer transport to Dublin and Drogheda for treatment. The organisation is comprised of approximately 150 volunteers with no remuneration. We depend  on income from our Charity Shop and donations from individuals and various fundraising events. We do not receive any Government funding and all funds raised stays local. Our charity shop is located at The Ramparts, Dundalk. Phone 042 9328533. Donations can be made on line via this link. (CHY 20200661).

 

North West Hospice provides specialist care with compassion for those living with life-limiting illness in our community. Palliative care provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms, helps people live as actively as possible, and offers holistic end-of-life care. Our integrated service is provided through our In-Patient Unit, our  Community Palliative Care Team and our Hospital Support Team to people in Sligo, Leitrim,  South Donegal and West Cavan. Our Bereavement, Education, Spiritual and Volunteer supports are integral to our specialist palliative care service.  (CHY 7983).

 

North West Simon Community -  working to prevent and resolve homelessness in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal. The charity is one of the 8 Simon Communities of Ireland, working in 3 Counties with people who are struggling in their homes, living in unfit or unsuitable accommodation or those in need of advice and support. North West Simon Community supported 224 adults and 225 children in 2020. www.northwestsimon.ie. (CHY 16939).

 

NWSPCA - North Wexford Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, An Cumann Loch Garman Thuaidh Um Fhóirithint Ar Ainmhithe was established in 1947. We are a small independent group of dedicated volunteers based in Gorey who look after stray and surrendered cats and dogs in the area. We provide Animal Welfare Education to local schools. Subsidised schemes are run to help assist in spaying/neutering and microchipping. Our Inspectors investigate reported cases of animal cruelty, the service can be contacted through the Emergency Response line 087 6392531. Facebook: North Wexford SPCA. (CHY 16939).

 

Novas Initiatives - Located throughout the mid-west and in Dublin, Novas Iniativies provides services for people who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. Working with families, single people and unaccompanied minors who are disadvantaged or socailly excluded, we provide client centred services and promote social justice. (CHY 13390).

 

One Family - Progressing the work of Cherish, established in 1972, One Family provides voice, support and action for one-parent families through membership, professional services and campaigning. Our aim is to affect positive change and achieve equality and social inclusion for all one-parent families in Ireland. (CHY 6525).

 

The aim of Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF)  is to raise awareness of the symptoms of oesophageal cancer, fund oesophageal cancer research, provide support and improve the outcomes of people dealing with this cancer. About 450 cases of oesophageal cancer are diagnosed each year in Ireland.  Approximately 70% of these have had symptoms of oesophageal cancer for more than three months before talking to their GP.  We want to change this; as early detection can be vital in saving lives. A donation in memory of a loved one will help support the work of the OCF, as we receive no Government funding and rely solely on the generosity of the general public. For more information please visit    www.ocf.ie  or email    info@ocf.ie  or phone 086 4542713. (CHY 14542).

 

The Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit is a voluntary registered charity, established in 2016, to co-ordinate and conduct searches for missing casualties in the coastal waters of Galway Bay. We are tasked by An Garda Síochána and we work closely with the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI. Our Zone Leaders guide volunteers through over 120km of coastline and are assisted by our boat crew, who support our volunteers and search the sea. We provide warmth and nourishment in the form of teas, soup & sandwiches for volunteers when they return from searching, and our Unit also provides pastoral care to the families and friends of missing casualties. (CHY 20151218).

 

Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services has two truly special facilities, Harold’s Cross & Blackrock Hospice, where specialist care is provided for people with a range of needs from rehabilitation to end of life care. (CHY 1144).

 

Oxfam Ireland - dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world. It helps poor people to build a better future for themselves and it’s the relief agency which brings help when disaster strikes. (CHY 5988).

 

Parkinson's Ireland – is an Irish charity who aims to help everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are a national organisation with 15 branches nationwide. We provide a variety of free support and information services. The Parkinson’s Helpline 1800 359 359 is nationwide, nurse led and available Monday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm. Your legacy / memorial donation in honour of your loved one will help the association to continue delivering essential services to people with Parkinson’s and their families. Contact us in the national office on 01 8722234 Email – office@parkinsons.ie or visit our website www.parkinsons.ie. (CHY 10816).

 

Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. We provide low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect. (CHY 7256).

 

Polio Survivors Ireland (previously known as The Post Polio Support Group) was established for polio survivors by polio survivors in 1993. We are the only organisation in Ireland providing practical support (and sometimes more importantly a listening ear) to those unfortunate enough to have contracted polio when babies or young children. We provide stair lifts, callipers, bespoke footwear, electric scooters and wheelchairs. We also help survivors access Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Respite Breaks, as well as other supports. The charity works to raise awareness, provide information on polio and its late effects, including Post Polio Syndrome and to ensure polios survivors can live with dignity. We work to  maintain the independence and dignity of polio survivors, supporting them at work, in the home and otherwise.  info@polio.ie   Tel: 01 889 89 20. (CHY 11356).

 

PSPA IRELAND is the support organisation in Ireland for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). These progressive diseases rob people of their ability to walk, talk, see and swallow. We are dedicated to supporting, patients, carers, families and friends who live with or have been affected by either of these complex degenerative brain diseases. We are committed to raising awareness, providing and developing services for people with PSP and CBD. As a voluntary organisation we depend on donations to continue our work towards a World free of PSP. Further information: www.pspaireland.ie, pspa.ireland@gmail.com Tel: 0873821377/ 0873821378.

 

Purple House Cancer Support is to the forefront in providing a range of professional support services to people of all ages affected by Cancer in the Leinster areas. Purple House is at the heart of the community & is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations and is not funded by any national organisations or charities. Founded in 1990, Purple House was the first Community based Cancer Support Centre in Ireland and today operates a busy range of support services from the Centre at Aubrey Court, Parnell Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Professional services on offer include counselling, complimentary therapies, bereavement counselling, services for children & young adults including creative arts and one to one support, health awareness programmes, classes in Yoga and Mindfulness, CheckMeOut.ie health awareness campaigns aimed at 18-30 year olds and more. For a full list of services please visit www.purplehouse.ie.  (CHY 12589).

 

Rainbows Ireland celebrates 25 years in Ireland this year. We are located in almost every town in the Republic of Ireland. Our trained volunteers run local bereavement support groups for children from all denominations and communities following our 12 week programme. (CHY 12507).

 

Rape Crisis North East provides a specialised professional counselling, advocacy and support service to all survivors of rape and sexual violence in the North East region of Ireland.  Established in 1996 RCNE provides a range of intervention supports to survivors of sexual violence within Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Cavan. Based in Dundalk and with an outreach service in Drogheda and Castleblayney, supports available include a freephone confidential helpline support, advocacy, information, educational outreach, accompaniment to the courts, medical services and Gardaí, face to face counselling and crisis intervention.  The principle concept behind RCNE is to provide different levels of help and support to survivors/victims of sexual violence and sexual abuse, both male and female over the age of 12yrs. It also provides support for the families and supports of survivors/victims. Support is offered to clients regardless of gender, race, religious background or sexual orientation. Demand for our service is unprecedented. (CHY 11972).

 

Rehab Group - is an independent not-for-profit organisation working for social and economic inclusion among people with disabilities and others who are marginalised. Our philosophy is based on the belief that regardless of a person's disability or social circumstances, it's ability that should determine success in life. (CHY 4940).

 

Raynaud’s & Scleroderma - Remembering Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Ireland in your will. When it comes to making a Will, it is important to consider your family and loved ones. But, it is also a time when you could also choose to make a lasting difference to the lives of others. A gift of whatever size, to Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Ireland would be gratefully appreciated. We want to continue to provide services to those people and their families who are living with Raynaud’s or Scleroderma today and for years to come. If you have any questions about Raynaud’s or Scleroderma or would like to make a donation in your will, please contact us on low Call 0818 363 999 or email info@irishraynauds.com.

 

Recovery Haven Cancer Support House opened its door over five years ago with an aim to provide support and information services to those with cancer, their families and carers. To date over 850 men, women and children have used our services. In stressful times, through support services and social inclusion offered by Recovery Haven - Cancer Support House helps people reduce psychological distress. These basic services are aimed at people from all around Kerry. (CHY 18974).

 

The RNLI  is the charity that saves lives at sea. It provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service to 100 nautical miles from the coast of the RoI and UK and a seasonal lifeguard service on beaches in England and Wales. It is independent from Government and relies on volunteers, voluntary contributions and legacies. Royal National Lifeboat Institution, registered charity number 20003326 in the Republic of Ireland. Registered as a charity in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SC037736).

 

The Rotunda Foundation is the charitable arm of The Rotunda Hospital the First Maternity Training Hospital in the World. Founded in 1745 now 273 years later with 10,000 babies born per annum, we support the needs of Women, Baby’s, Families & the Community by providing funding for Vital Life Saving Equipment for Critically Sick Tiny Babies, Education, Special Patient Programs, Research, Families in Crisis, the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit and Infrastructure that makes exceptional maternity care possible. (CHY20091).

 

Safe Home Ireland is a registered charity that provides information and support for Irish emigrants seeking to return home permanently. We also provide a specific service for qualifying older Irish born emigrants to help them explore and secure long term affordable housing back in their native areas. We assist people before, during and after, the 'return process', including offering a home visiting service to aid in resettlement. Emigration is an intrinsic part of Irish life and has directly and indirectly affected every family and community throughout Ireland. With your help we can support an older person realise their dreams of moving home once more. Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin (there is no place like home). For more information about Safe Home Ireland and to support our work, visit our website at www.safehomeireland.com (CHY 20049119).

 

Saint Joseph’s Shankill is the ONLY care home in Ireland solely dedicated to dementia care, and we are also the largest dementia specialist unit too.  We specialise in dementia care.  Our vision is to lead the way in dementia care in Ireland and become the first ever Dementia Village in the country, where people can live and be cared for in a homelike environment, where their feelings matter most.  With your help this can become a reality.  Thank you.  www.saintjosephsshankill.ie. (CHY 21026).

 

The Salvation Army works with young people, adults and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Ireland.  The charity provides supported long and short-term accommodation, as well as emergency hostels for young people under 18 in our Nightlight service and older men in our St Bricin’s service. For further information https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/republic-of-ireland (CHY 6399).

 

Samaritans - available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. (CHY 11880).

 

Self Help Africa has been working in sub-Saharan Africa for close to thirty years. Established in the immediate aftermath of the Ethiopian famine, we have been striving ever since to tackle the root causes of hunger and famine across the continent. http://www.selfhelpafrica.org/ie/ (CHY 6663).

 

Sensational Kids has already provided subsidised therapy supports to over 9,000 children of all abilities, many of whom have additional needs, such as those with autism, down syndrome and many other developmental delays & conditions. Your support can change the life of a child by providing them with access to essential speech & language and occupational therapy services, through our four provincial child development centres in Leinster, Ulster, Munster & Connacht. To donate online visit www.sensationalkids.ie or phone our Kildare HQ on 045 520900. (CHY 17477).

 

Shine is a national organisation providing information and support for people affected by mental health difficulties since 1979. We are the only national mental health organisation specifically founded to help all family members. We aim to empower people with mental health difficulties and their families through support, information and education. We also advocate for social change by promoting and defending the rights of all those affected by mental health difficulties to equal support and quality services. We have programmes including See Change and Headline that aim to reduce stigma and promote a better understanding of mental ill health and the needs of those impacted by this issue. (CHY 6380).

 

Sick Poor Society. This society is probably the oldest charitable society in Cork city. It was founded in 1853 and has its roots in the terrible squalor due to epidemic diseases, food shortages and widespread misery in the aftermath of the Famine. The task of The Sick Poor Society is to reach out to families who are in these difficult circumstances and to provide them with material and other assistance. This work is undertaken on a voluntary basis and consequently, all monies are used solely for the benefit of needy families. Administration charges therefore are less than 1% per annum. (CHY 1389).

 

Simon Community - Combating homelessness in Ireland with branches in Cork, Dublin, Dundalk, Galway, The Midlands, The Mid West,   The North West and The South East.  All people who are homeless, or at risk of facing homelessness, are given every opportunity to realise their potential to live fulfilled lives in appropriate homes of their own.  (CHY 8273).

 

Sligo Centre for Independent Living Ltd. Providing Support Services for People with Disabilities since 1996. Contact address: Unit 1-2 Business Centre, Market Yard, Sligo. Phone: 071-914 1978. Website: www.sligocil.ie (CHY 18061).

 

Sligo Social Services is a voluntary organisation, established to respond to the needs of individuals, families and communities in the Sligo region promoting justice, equality and the dignity of the human being. It is a unique organisation that has contributed positively to the lives of many children, families and adults in Sligo and Leitrim for more than 40 years. (CHY 9731).

 

The Soar Foundation was established in 2012 to provide early intervention preventative wellness workshops for young people aged 12-18 across the island of Ireland. These workshops aim to create a unique space where young people can express who they are, what their challenges may be and realise their own individual greatness. We believe that by creating these spaces for young people to engage in open and honest conversations, we can give them the opportunity to become leaders in their own communities, to live free of a script written for them by society and instead be authors of their own destiny. (CHY 20551).

 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Honour the memory of a loved one by helping families in need in Ireland with a donation to Saint Vincent de Paul.  (CHY 6892).

 

Sosad (Save Our Sons And Daughters) is a charity whose mission statement is to prevent suicide and improve the lives of all people affected by depression and suicide. We provide emergency contact 24 hours a day. We have 6 offices which are open from 10-6 Mon - Fri and then have a phone line which runs throughout the night from 6pm until 10am. We offer counselling for those who are feeling suicidal or depressed and bereavement counselling for those left behind following a suicide. Our service is free of charge with fully qualified counsellors and psychologists. Due to lack of funding we rely completely on donations. Your contribution would allow us to break the stigma associated with suicide and mental health and also raise the level of awareness needed. It will also help us save lives.  (CHY 17866).

 

South East Simon Community has been providing homeless services to people experiencing and at risk of homelessness in counties Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary since 2004. Services include providing homes for life, tenancy supports, life skills training, resettlement supports, and other assistance supports as needed by people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In 2013 South East Simon worked with 260 people and their 107 dependents. Contact South East Simon Community, Unit 33, Johnstown Business Park, Johnstown, Waterford. Tel: 051 872693 or go to www.southeastsimon.ie (CHY 15749).

 

South Tipperary Hospice Movement   is a community specialist palliative care service, providing support for people in South Tipperary/West Waterford with an advanced incurable disease. We support patients and their families in their own home as far as possible. We aim to deliver the highest level of individualised care showing respect, compassion and dignity to all persons in our care. (CHY 9856).

 

South Westmeath Hospice was formed in l994.  In addition to its palliative care unit in Athlone, Community based care is provided for patients in Athlone, Moate, Glasson, Castledaly, Tang, Ballymore, Ballinahown, Mount Temple, Monksland, South Roscommon and the surrounding areas. The aim of the South Westmeath Hospice is to provide an appropriate and safe environment within which to deliver the best practice of care and promote dignity in the end stages of life for palliative care patients and their families. The services are community based, available 7 days a week and are provided without charge to users and their families. (CHY 12539).

 

Special Olympics Ireland transforms lives by providing a year round programme of sport, health and wellbeing for children and adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland. Special Olympics helps athletes to develop both physically and emotionally, make new friends, realise their dreams, and know they can fit in.  To make a donation call 01 882 3972 or visit www.specialolympics.ie (CHY 7556).

 

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) is a members led organisation representing people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus (SB/H) across Ireland. We foster an environment where everyone affected by SB/H can lead a fulfilled life. We provide essential information, support, and advice to everyone living with SB/H and enable our members to get the very best from health, education, and social services. We believe in, and seek to realise, a socially inclusive and equal society for all people living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Our work cannot take place without the generous support of the public through donations and fundraising. (CHY 20009366).

 

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland - Kildare Branch.  We provide services to those with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus living in Kildare with such as emergency short term nursing care, respite care, support and transport. Our Charity number is 20009360. (CHY 5833).

 

Spinal Injuries Ireland. Every week in Ireland, 3 people sustain a devastating spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of innocuous falls at home, from accidents on the road, in sports, on farms, or from cancer - a spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. However, at Spinal Injuries Ireland, we believe that a paralysed body doesn’t have to mean a paralysed life. We are there for people from the moment they are admitted into hospital and we continue to provide support to them for as long as it is needed. With practical help from our expert team, we focus on possibility, opportunity, and hope - on what a person can do, not what they can't.  G3 The Pottery, Bakers Point, Dunlaoghaire, Co. Dublin, Phone 016532180. (CHY 11535).

 

St. Francis Hospice (Raheny & Blanchardstown). The staff and volunteers of St. Francis Hospice provide specialist palliative care to people of North Dublin City and County. Our services are delivered from our hospices in Raheny and Blanchardstown. Based on a Christian philosophy, each person is treated with dignity, respect and compassion irrespective of their cultural or religious background. Our services are at no charge to patients. (CHY 10568).

 

St. James Camino Network  - Residential Treatment centre  in Enfield, Co. Meath, which offers to our clients a 13 week Rehab programme for those with drug dependencies.  Rehabilitation in our centre focuses on the primary nature of addiction and the resultant harmful consequences for the dependent person and their family.  Our programme is designed on the 12-steps and is designed to enhance the emotional, psychological and spiritual well being of the addictive persons. We are a charity and have been based in Enfield for the last 20 years. We are heavily dependent on our own fundraising activities to finance our centres. We are non-profit organisation. (CHY 12826).

 

St James's Hospital Foundation raises funds to further support patient care across the hospital. A large proportion of our funds come through the kind donations of patients, family, visitors, staff and communities in Dublin and across Ireland, as many people come to St James's Hospital for specialised treatments. We also raise funds for clinical research and national centres at St James’s Hospital, including the National Burns Unit. The Foundation ensures that all donations are used as requested by the donor. (CHY 7269).

 

St. Joseph’s Foundation provides a range of services to over 1,400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism throughout North Cork and South Limerick. At St. Joseph’s Foundation we provide people with disabilities the opportunity to live the life of their choice to their fullest potential. A donation to St. Joseph’s Foundation in honour and memory of your loved one will help us to continue provide services to people with disabilities. By leaving a legacy to St. Joseph’s Foundation with a bequest in your Will, you will make a difference to the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. For more information contact St. Joseph’s Foundation, Bakers Road, Charleville, Co. Cork or phone us on 063-21679 or visit https://www.stjosephsfoundation.ie. (CHY 7416).

 

St. Joseph's School for the Visually Impaired - the only centre of its kind for blind and partially sighted children in Ireland. Students come from all parts of the country and range in age from birth through to young adulthood. Some have additional disabilities. (CHY 817).

 

St. Luke’s Home, Cork - A memorial gift will honour your friend or loved one’s memory, while helping us care for those with Dementia / Alzheimer’s disease. Over 130 years we have built a strong reputation as a leading provider of residential care and support services to older people in the Cork region. Our ethos, nurtured by the Christian tradition of love and care, is to create a home-like environment where all residents feel safe, secure and supported. St. Luke’s believe that each resident, a child of God, is uniquely precious and important.

 

St Martin Apostolate – a charity dedicated to spreading the word of God and devotion to St Martin de Porres, to helping those in need re-enforce their Faith, supporting the education of student priests and to supporting a wide range of other charities. Visit our website on www.stmartin.ie to discover how we might be able to assist you and to see what services we offer.

 

St. Vincent’s Foundation is the fundraising arm of St. Vincent’s University Hospital, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital.  As a voluntary organisation, we can guarantee that every donation goes to the cause intended by the donor. Donations enable important research projects and assist patient care. (CHY 1183).

 

Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation - A donation in memory of your loved one will help Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation raise much needed funds for our chosen children's charity. All our work is 100% voluntary so 100% of your donation will reach a child in need. For more information please go to www.tadhgofainin.com (CHY 20314).

 

Tallaght Rehabilitation Project Ltd. is a community based rehabilitation programme providing vital services to people and their families,  in the Tallaght wide area, whose lives have been affected and shattered by drug and alcohol addictions. We are a specialist Rehabilitation and Aftercare programme established since 1997 and are located in Kiltalown House, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Currently there are 52 people from the Tallaght wide area engaged in our Day and Aftercare programmes. Website: http://tallaghtrehabproject.ie/ (CHY) 13829.

 

Team Hope is an international development aid charity helping vulnerable children overseas. Probably best known for the annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, Team Hope currently works in 14 countries across Africa and Eastern Europe. Team Hope works with communities to transform children’s lives by tackling poverty and inequality through our Christmas Shoebox Appeal, sustainable development projects and in raising awareness of poverty’s causes and impacts. (CHY 14524).

 

Temple Street Children’s Hospital Since 2000, Temple Street Foundation has been raising funds for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital. The Foundation’s one important goal is to help save the lives of critically ill children in Ireland, now and for generations to come. Every day parents place their trust in Temple Street’s amazing doctors and nurses to make their brave little ones better. Temple Street Foundation works with the hospital to make sure every child gets the future they deserve. It is only with the help of thousands of wonderful supporters that Temple Street Foundation is able to buy state of the art equipment, fund research and put life back into tired old wards. (CHY 13534).

 

The Donkey Sanctuary exists to protect donkeys and mules from cruelty and neglect and to provide homes for those that are in need of protective care. Since we opened our gates in 1987, over 5,600 donkeys from all over Ireland have been loved and cared for at our sanctuary in Liscarroll. Today we have 1,800 donkeys and mules in our care, over 600 of which reside in private guardian homes throughout the country as part of our rehoming scheme. Contact: The Donkey Sanctuary, Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork. Tel: 022 48398, email: info@thedonkeysanctuary.ie or visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie. (Charity Reg. No. 20032289).

 

The First Tee of Ireland - impacting the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life enhancing values through the game of golf.

 

The Irish Blue Cross   is one of Ireland’s leading animal welfare charities, founded in 1945.  Their mission statement is to promote responsible pet ownership and to offer affordable veterinary care to pet owners whose financial circumstances prohibit access to private veterinary care, as defined by a list of means tested Government benefits.  The charity operates from a state of the art small animal clinic based in Inchicore and from mobile veterinary clinics in ten locations across Dublin each week day evening.   Since the charity’s foundation, over half a million family pets have been treated and demand for affordable veterinary care, consultations, procedures and treatments continues to grow every year.  The Irish Blue Cross has limited resources to meet the high demand from those seeking it’s services and they rely heavily on donations from the general public and the goodwill of supporters to continue it’s work. Pets need our help.  So we need yours. The Irish Blue Cross, 15A Goldenbridge Industrial Estate, Inchicore, Dublin 8. Tel: (01) 4163030. Charity Number: 20007959. (CHY 5386).

 

The RISE Foundation was set up by Frances Black Singer and its mission is 'to support families who have loved ones in addiction, to reduce addiction related harm and to combat the shame and stigma associated with addiction'. The RISE Foundation programmes are available nationwide as resources become available. (CHY 17312).

 

The Sisters of Nazareth is a registered Irish charity, which has been providing care to older people in Ireland since 1876. Nazareth House is the first choice of many people whose care needs can no longer be fulfilled at home. We have Nursing homes in Dublin, Mallow, Sligo, Fahan on the Inishowen peninsula and Belfast. The existing buildings at Nazareth House, Mallow has reached the end of its useful life and needs urgent replacement while the Nursing Home in Dublin needs further development and is currently under construction. Your donation will help us build our new homes in Dublin and Mallow where we can continue to give the best care and the very best quality of life to people living with us in their final years. For more information please visit us on www.thenazarethcarefund.com. (CHY 7008).

 

The Thomas Hayes Trust is a registered Community and Voluntary organisation with charitable status.   CRO 598340 CHY 21396. Our services include: Emergency response to suicide, counselling service, listening service 24hrs per day, 365 days of the year, school liaison service, work liaison service, SAFE support programmes, sibling, aftercare and family engagement, open door policy, drop in listening service, training programmes, coffee dock. If you would like to volunteer, or fundraise on behalf of the Trust, please contact us: Teac Tom, 15 Ormonde Road, Kilkenny, 056-7796592 or Teac Tom, Main Street, Stradbally, Laois, 056-7796592. (CHY 21396).

 

To Children With Love Limited is an Irish registered charity which was founded by Dublin woman Debbie Deegan in 1998. She met a group of abandoned children in Russia suffering from a severe lack of love and made a promise to them that she would be back to help. Nineteen years and over 400 trips later, she and her team are still by their side. Since then they have reached out to thousands more children in the same situation. To this day she continues to carry out that promise, the children feel loved and have achieved huge success in their lives. The cycle of abandonment has been well and truly broken. To Children With love has taken its wealth of experience of working with children and young people, and has launched its pilot project in Ireland called The Rising Tide Project for a DEIS band one school in Dublin.  This project will run parallel to the many other programmes of To Children With Love, it simply means we are bringing our expertise home for the first time. (CHY 20040499).

 

Threshold - Every day, Threshold’s specialised housing advisors are preventing two families from losing the heartbeat of their lives – their family home. We couldn’t do this crucial life-changing work without the public’s support. To find out more, or make a donation, call 1890 43 44 45 or visit www.threshold.ie. Thank you. (CHY 6279).

 

Tuam Cancer Care is a voluntary organisation that offers psychological, emotional and practical support to people with a cancer diagnosis and their families. It is hoped that the support provided will help the person with a cancer diagnosis to regain control of their lives and enhance their personal coping skills, during a difficult period of their lives. As cancer is very much a family affair, family members are also supported at this difficult time. As a charity, we need to raise 90% of the costs of providing our support services each year and we are truly grateful to our supporters who make a real difference through their fundraising efforts. For further information please contact 093 28522 or visit www.tuamcancercare.ie (CHY 20044046).

 

Transparency Legal Advice Centre (“TLAC”) is Ireland's only independent law centre dedicated to those who wish to disclose wrongdoing.  (CHY 21331).

 

Trócaire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. It was set up by the Irish Catholic Bishops in 1973 to express the concern of the Irish Church for the suffering of the world's poorest and most oppressed people. (CHY 5883).

 

UNICEF Ireland promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child. We are proud to be the world's leading aid agency, having saved the lives of more children than any other organisation across 191 countries all over the world.  Our mission is to create a world where every child can survive and thrive and we will keep working until we achieve this. (CHY 5616).

 

Victim Support at Court (V-SAC), is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of all types of crime, their families and witnesses while they attend court. As well as supporting them emotionally, V-SAC provides lots of information before the trial, about what to expect in court and even let the victims/witnesses see a court room beforehand.  All of this can help them to feel more confident when it’s their time to attend court. Our trained volunteers are with them for the duration of the legal proceedings. For more information, please visit our website www.vsac.ie or phone 01-872-6785. (CHY20042).

 

Vision Ireland, the new name for NCBI, is a not for profit charitable organisation which provides support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. We also provide a range of services to public and private organisations to make sure that their services are accessible to people who are blind and vision impaired. We provide a service to over 7,000 people every year. 2,000 of whom we are seeing for the first time. Almost 95% of the people who access our services every year have some degree of useful vision while less than 5% are blind. With an ageing population, the number of people needing to access our services is increasing by 12 per cent each year. (CHY 12673).

 

Waterford Hospice CLG was established in 1988 to provide a Hospice Homecare Palliative Care service in County Waterford and South Kilkenny. As the service evolved it became evident that the area not have an In- patient Hospice facility analogous with other regions of the country. Accordingly, WHM in addition to the Homecare Service fundraised €6m towards the building costs of the new South East Palliative Care Centre (SEPCC). The Charity will now focus on supporting the provision of a range of ancillary services and supports for patients and their families - overtime reflecting the range of services and supports provided by other Hospices across the country. CHY (8998) and its Company No is 136829.

 

Waterford Marine Search and Rescue - Our charity provides 24/7 search and rescue cover on the River Suir and surrounding areas including tributries and lakes in Waterford City, Waterford County and South County Kilkenny.  We monitor and maintain the safety ring buoys in Waterford City. We carry out suicide prevention patrols within Waterford City on weekend nights.  We are not government funded and we rely heavily on the generosity of the public. (CHY 19507).

 

West Cork Rapid Response is a charity based in County Cork. Our primary role is to “Support existing Emergency Medical Services”. Our organisation carries out this duty by supporting a Critical Care Doctor which includes providing a fully kitted RRV, bringing Emergency Medicine to the roadside. We also support emergency services personnel living within our communities by providing them with life saving equipment such as defibrillators. A donation in memory of a friend or loved one will most certainly help us save lives in our communities. (CHY 21071).

 

Western Alzheimers provides a wide range of services across the counties of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon which includes: In-Home Support, Day care, Respite, Long stay specialised dementia care and Support and Advice. We are dedicated to ensuring that we provide services of the highest standard to family carers. Our mission is to allow carers to have a complete break from caring on a regular basis and promote a dementia friendly and inclusive community. (CHY 11416).

 

Westmeath SPCA Founded near Mullingar in 1952, the Westmeath SPCA has looked out for the welfare of the animals of Westmeath with care and respect. Westmeath SPCA is entirely volunteer run and is a registered charity, CHY11491. We rely on the public to report cases of animal cruelty or hardship. In April 2016 we welcomed our new inspector to work on the frontline with animal welfare. The welfare of an animal includes its physical and mental state, and good animal welfare implies both fitness and a sense of well-being. You can contact us on Facebook or through our website or by phone on 086 638 3730. To support Westmeath SPCA and donate;   paypal.me/WestmeathSPCA (CHY 11491).

 

Wexford Hospice Homecare. Established in 1991 by a voluntary committee to provide a home based Specialist Palliative Care Service for the whole of County Wexford. The service provides palliative care to patients in their home and the community, supporting and assisting their families and professional carers. The service is provided by a team of specialist palliative care nurses – 365 days per year. The service is mainly funded through voluntary donations and it is also supported by an annual subvention from the HSE. All money donated goes to the nursing care. Tel: 053 91 98250. (CHY 10605).

 

Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) exists to promote wildlife rehabilitation and improve wildlife welfare and conservation in Ireland. To this end WRI supports wildlife rehabilitators, and offers educational opportunities to raise standards of care. To cater for the increased numbers of injured and orphaned wildlife,  WRI is working on building Ireland’s first Wildlife Rehabilitation and Teaching Hospital. Run as a Social Enterprise Partnership, this innovative project will offer young people and at-risk groups, the opportunity to care for injured animals in a natural setting, in turn significantly promoting social, economic, physical, spiritual and psychological wellbeing. To donate, click here  http://www.wri.ie/pages/donations.html  Thank you. (CHY 20991).

 

Women's Aid is a national organisation working to address domestic violence in Ireland for over 35 years. We provide support and information to women and their children who are being physically, emotionally and sexually abused in their own homes. All of our services are free and confidential. (CHY 6491).

 

WorldPriest was established to “provide for the advancement of the Catholic faith through developing and maintaining a central resource website which will support the multiple and various aspects of the priestly ministry and facilitate the renewal and strengthening of the Catholic faith worldwide”. At the launch of the Worldpriest.com website in 2005 by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland he quoted that “Worldpriest.com is an example as to how communications technology can be more than just technology it can actually be an instrument for fostering spirituality. I hope this service will be continued and deepened as the years go on.” Worldpriest is a not-for-profit organization, located in New York, USA & Dublin Ireland we depend totally on donations to advance our Apostolate on a daily basis www.worldpriest.com. (CHY 15473).

 

World Vision is the largest non-government, non-profit overseas aid and development organisation in the world, providing short and long-term assistance to 100 million people worldwide (including 2.4 million children). For six decades, World Vision has been engaging people to work towards eliminating poverty and its causes. World Vision is committed to the poor. We work with people of all cultures, faiths and genders to achieve transformation. We do this through relief and development, policy advocacy and change, collaboration, education about poverty and emphasis on personal growth, social justice and spiritual values. (CHY 6434).

 

Young Parkinson’s Ireland (YPI) is a national branch of The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland and its key focus is supporting people living with Young Onset Parkinson’s.  Our Mission is to offer information, friendship and support to Young People with Young Onset Parkinson’s.  Our address is  Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, Ireland. Click here to find out more or contact 012544410 or email ypiinfo@parkinsons.ie (CHY No. 10816).

 

ZAMDA is a registered charity (Charity No. CHY16728) based in St. Joseph’s C.B.S. Fairview, Dublin 3. We are dedicated to providing direct and effective aid to a number of projects in and around the city of Kabwe in Zambia. Our main priority is supporting “Sables”. Sables is a centre for the most vulnerable children in Kabwe; it offers food, clothing, medical care, emergency overnight accommodation, counseling, education and vocational training for over one hundred and twenty O.V.C.s (orphaned and vulnerable children). Many of the children in Sables come from the streets of Kabwe and Lusaka; they have lost their parents to HIV / AIDS, been rejected by their families and forced onto the street to beg, steal or prostitute themselves in an effort to stay alive. www.zamdaireland.com Tel: 01-8334857, facebook: Zamda Ireland. (CHY 16728).