Transformational giving for Ireland’s sick children
Some challenges facing sick children in Ireland are too big to solve through everyday fundraising alone. Ground-breaking research. Life-saving equipment. Innovative family support programmes. These require a different kind of generosity, the kind shown by individuals, families, and trusts and foundations who choose to give at a transformational level.
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Why philanthropy matters
Government and public funding covers essential hospital services, but it cannot fund all the extras a sick child needs to get the very best chance. Philanthropic gifts fill that gap, funding the projects that make advanced care possible.
- World-class facilities and life-saving equipment
- Ground-breaking research
- Patient and family supports
The difference your gift makes
Your generous gift will be invested where it’s needed most or to your chosen project/area. We have a rigorous annual process to identify the needs of the hospitals across all the sites in research, equipment, new services, and support for patients and their families. We report transparently on this impact, and we’re proud to keep our philanthropic partners close to the outcomes their generosity makes possible.
Ways to give
Major Gifts
A significant one-off or multi-year gift, directed to the area of greatest need or to a cause close to your heart. We’ll keep you informed of the difference your giving is making, and ensure your giving is as meaningful and rewarding as possible.
Trusts & Foundations
We work closely with charitable trusts and foundations whose giving priorities align with our mission. We’ll provide you with the reporting and good governance required for a meaningful partnership.
Legacy Gifts
Some supporters choose to leave a gift in their Will to support sick children for generations to come. Find out more here.
 “Because of the generosity of individuals, families, trusts and foundations like you, children like Lucy across Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres are getting the best possible chance — thank you.”
Frequently asked questions
From where your gift goes, to giving through a trust, foundation or donor advised fund.
Philanthropy is critical to the future of paediatric healthcare. It seeds fresh thinking and gives researchers the freedom to pursue the most promising therapies. It funds the most cutting-edge equipment that can save sick children’s lives. It supports families when they are going through the toughest, most uncertain times. Our philanthropic supporters have changed the lives of sick children. From play therapy and sensory spaces, to state-of-the-art surgical theatre integrations, the generosity of supporters like you is helping us in our ambition to give every sick child every chance.
Making a gift to Children’s Health Foundation is a deeply personal gesture. There is no single approach to giving a philanthropic gift. From a one-off donation or a multi-year commitment, to a transformative larger gift, we work with you to find the perfect fit.
Under Revenue’s Charitable Donation Scheme, an annual gift of €250 or more in one calendar year is worth at least an additional €112.33 in tax relief that Children’s Health Foundation can claim from Revenue. You can find out more here.
We continually face challenges in our ambition to support sick children and their families. That is why we try to identify the most impactful projects each year. Children’s Health Foundation, working with our partners in Children’s Health Ireland, have a rigorous annual process to identify the needs of the hospitals across all the sites. From research to family supports to treatment programmes to equipment, these key areas address the needs of patients and their families, today and into the future.
If you would like to support a specific project, we will prepare a proposal outlining the impact your gift could make. Alternatively, you can choose to leave your gift unrestricted, and it will be used where it is needed most to support sick children and their families.
Yes, we work closely with trusts, foundations, DAF managers and wealth advisors to support your philanthropic giving.
We work with various international giving bodies which can process your gift, for example The Ireland Funds and Charities Aid Foundation.
You can donate directly on this page, contact us, or find out how to give a donation here.
Yes, some supporters also choose to provide long-term support by leaving a gift in their will. You can find out more about this on our legacy page.
How do I find out about the impact of my gift?
If you have chosen to support a specific project, we will prepare an impact report to show the difference your gift has made. If your gift is unrestricted, we will share our annual impact report on our website.
Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres — from funding vital life-saving equipment and providing essential patient and parental supports to making ground-breaking paediatric research possible.
As a charity seeking donations from the public, we comply with the Charities Institute of Ireland (CII) Triple Lock, which ensures transparent reporting, ethical fundraising and good governance.
We are also members of Philanthropy Ireland, the network for the philanthropy community in Ireland.
Whether you're an individual, a family, or represent a trust or foundation, our Philanthropy Team would welcome the chance to hear what matters to you and explore how, together, we can give every sick child in Ireland the very best chance. For an informal chat, call or email our Philanthropy Manager today.