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
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
On Friday, 23rd of May, 2025. Children in Hospital Ireland held it's first Spring into Summer Lunch Fundraiser, welcoming nearly 150 guests for a memorable afternoon at Fire Restaurant in Dublin. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and donors, we raised over €11,500 to continue supporting families with children in hospital. A heartfelt thank you to everyone 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 2026—stay tuned for ticket details on our website and social media, [...]
We were thrilled to have been selected as the charity partner for Dundrum Town Centre's Christmas Giving Tree Campaign. Almost 1,500 play items and self-care items for parents were donated by shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas, and more than €11,600 was raised. A huge thank you to our volunteers and the TY students at Clonkeen College who helped collect donations at the tree and to all of those who donated to support children and their families in hospital. These donations will continue to support families throughout Spring 2025!
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! Host a catch-up with friends, family or colleagues and donate to raise funds for Children in Hospital! Funds raised will go towards supporting our volunteer services, ensuring every child [...]
A massive congratulations to William McCann who recently completed an 8-week adventure of cycling the coast of Ireland. For his 50th birthday, William took on the challenge to help raise funds for three charities; Children in Hospital Ireland, The Irish Cancer Society and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. We were delighted to be chosen as one of the beneficiaries due to our partnership with his employer Grant Thornton. William has raised an incredible €15,000. What an incredible achievement. We are so grateful for the support. You can follow William's journey via Instagram here. Â
