Children in Hospital Ireland has launched its Annual Report and summary Impact Report for 2025! Highlights include: 16,950 children received a visit from Play Volunteers. 14,846 families were welcomed by JustAsk Volunteers in CHI at Crumlin. 20,000+ colouring packs distributed to families during their hospital visit. You can find our Impact Summary Report and our full Annual Report with financial statements or clicking above!   Â
Annual Lecture: Creating Space for Children's Voices in their Healthcare Register Now Children in Hospital Ireland are delighted to announce that we are hosting our Annual Lecture once again. This is an opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge and explore how we can work together to ensure children's voices are listened to and considered in their healthcare. Date: Saturday, 5th September 2026 Time: 12 pm - 2pm Where: The Gas Building, TCD school of nursing & midwifery, Dublin 2, D02 T283 View Map Imelda Coyne, Professor & Director of the Trinity Research in Childhood Centre will deliver the keynote [...]
 On Friday, 15 May 2026, Children in Hospital Ireland held its second Spring into Summer Lunch Fundraiser, welcoming 170 guests for a memorable afternoon at The Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire. A heartfelt thank you to our supporters, sponsors and donors who contributed to making this event an unforgettable success! See highlights from the day below! We’re delighted to announce that our Spring into Summer fundraiser will return in 2027—stay tuned for ticket details on our website and social media, or sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to know.  [...]
 Join us for our second Spring into Summer Lunch Fundraiser this May to help raise funds to support Children in Hospital! When: 15th May 2026. 12.30 pm reception Where: The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire Ticket Prices: €100 per person. Tables of 8 or 10 available. Includes prosecco on arrival, four-course meal, and lots of goodies up for grabs! To purchase tickets, email Jackie O'Neill - fundraising@childreninhospital.ie
Children in Hospital Ireland has launched an independent report on its volunteer-led play service which supports children and young people in 15 hospitals nationwide. Each week, more than 400 CIH volunteers engage with families in hospital, helping to create fun and positive experiences for children, while giving parents a chance to take a much-needed break.  The independent evaluation carried out by Crowe, involved interviews with volunteers, parents, and hospital staff to better understand the unique value of CIH’s services within paediatric care. Report findings include:  100% of parents noted the hospital play volunteers made a ‘difference’ to their child’s hospital visit with 84% of parents noting a ‘Significant Difference’. Parents consistently [...]
Children in Hospital Ireland today announced its new three‑year strategic plan, outlining the expansion of its play volunteer and family support services for children and families during hospital stays.  For more than 55 years, Children in Hospital Ireland has provided a volunteer-led play volunteer service helping to create a fun and positive experience for children during their hospital stay while giving parents a chance to take a much-needed break. The ambitious plan sets out the charity’s commitment to recruiting new volunteers to meet the needs of families with a child in hospital, while continuing to support its team of 400 volunteers across 15 hospitals nationwide, particularly during the transition into the National Children’s Hospital.  The new strategy builds on this foundation, aiming to ensure that even more young patients and their families have access to play-centred emotional support and [...]
 Join our Stationary Cycle and saddle up for a challenge that counts! When: April 17th Where: Dundrum Town Centre Whether you’re an individual, club or a group of friends or colleagues, help raise vital funds to support children and their families in hospital. Book a time slot with us and start fundraising today via our iDonate page Let us know if you'll be joining us on April 17th! Email our Fundraising Officer, Jackie O'Neill - fundraising@childreninhospital.ie   Â
During the busy festive season, why not take some time out of your day to have a tea or coffee, while helping to give parents in hospital the same opportunity? At CIH, we strive to give parents or carers with a child in hospital an opportunity to take a break knowing their child is safe and having fun with our play volunteers. Join us for our nationwide Christmas Coffee Morning! Join us for a coffee in Dublin City Centre or host your own with friends, family or colleagues and donate to raise funds for Children in Hospital! Funds raised [...]
Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time) Children in Hospital Ireland is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to support a volunteer team across Dublin children’s hospitals supporting children and families in challenging circumstances. Contract Type: Part time (22.5 hours). One Year, Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension. Hours will be worked over five days in order to ensure cover for work. Start Date: September 2025 Office Base: Children In Hospital Ireland Office (Sandyford, Dublin 18). Report To: Volunteer Manager Closing date: 1st August 2025 Read the FULL job description below: Job Description
Children in Hospital Ireland (CIH Ireland) has launched KidsHub, a fun, online resource to help prepare children for an upcoming hospital stay. Now in its 55th year, Children in Hospital Ireland continues to ease the experience of hospital for children and their families, with 400 volunteers across 15 hospitals nationwide providing a play service and a family support service offering information and emotional support to families. According to Ruby Walsh, Family Support Service Information Officer at CIH,“A wealth of research has shown that if a child is informed about their hospital care, it can help reduce fear, anxiety and [...]
