Fundraising FAQs

  • By post

    Send a cheque or bank draft, made payable to LauraLynn (CSH Trust), to: 
    LauraLynn Children's Hospice 
    Leopardstown Road 
    Foxrock 
    Dublin 18

    Please include your name and address so we can acknowledge your donation. 

  • Online: Make your donation securely on the Donate page of our website. 

  • By bank transfer: Lodge the funds directly to our bank account using the details below: 
    IBAN: IE86 AIBK 9335 7003 2206 23 
    BIC/SWIFT: AIBKIE2D 

    If you donate by bank transfer, please email us with your name and the name of your fundraiser so we can match the donation to your event. We'll then send you an acknowledgement to confirm we've received the funds.

We ask that you allow 7-10 working days after your donation to receive your letter of acknowledgement, though at busy times of year this may take longer. If you have fundraised online via an online website such as iDonate, these funds come to us a month in arrears, so acknowledgement letter can take longer as we wait for funds to be processed. If you need the letter sooner please get in touch. 

All donations received will help us to fund our care services for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. A core value underpinning the work of LauraLynn is our commitment to you as our supporter to be transparent and accountable for the funds you have so generously donated. You can find out more in our annual report.

Send a cheque or bank draft to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 made payable to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Please include your name and address so we can confirm your donation. 

Or you can donate online and leave a message or lodge directly to our bank account. (IBAN No: IE86 AIBK 9335 7003 2206 23 and Swift/Bic No: AIBKIE2D). Please send us an email to confirm your name and what event you fundraised for us. We will send you a thank you letter acknowledging the funds once these are through and processed. 

If you would like us to let the family know that a donation has been made in memory of their loved one, please include a note with the name of the person you are remembering, along with the family's contact details. We will send them a card letting them know a donation has been made in their loved one's memory. We will not disclose the amount of your donation unless you ask us to do so.

Please see our In Memory Giving section or contact legacy@lauralynn.ie.

Contact the team directly – we’d love to hear from you! You can contact us via community@lauralynn.ie or 01 2893151. 

Before your fundraiser, please make sure you've obtained any permits or permissions that may be required and that your event complies with all relevant legislation. 

If you're planning to collect donations or sell raffle tickets in a public place, such as on the street or in a shopping centre, you'll need to apply for a collection permit through your local Garda station. You may also need permission from the venue or property management where your fundraiser is taking place. 

Please send copies of any permits or permissions to the LauraLynn team before your event.

Organisers are advised to ensure they have the relevant insurance and indemnity considered necessary for their event. Unfortunately, our insurance policy does not cover events conducted by external fundraisers. A copy of your event insurance policy should be sent to the Fundraising team.

We appreciate all the support we receive from organisations and the greater community. To help you organise your event, LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice have put together a list of points that should be adhered to, to protect all participating parties. Please see our Terms and Conditions here.

No, unfortunately we cannot offer this service.

As you can appreciate, the children here are very ill and for a number of reasons, including infection control, it is not possible for you to visit and meet them.

We sincerely appreciate all donation offers. Each is carefully reviewed to ensure it aligns with our mission and meets the specific needs of the children in our care. This process helps us maintain the high standards of care we provide and ensure that donations positively impact the lives of our service users. We also keep a record of all gifts and their uses.

Due to the serious health conditions and susceptibility to infection of the children we serve, we cannot accept many toys, equipment, or materials. We kindly ask that only items listed below be donated, as we lack the capacity to recycle unapproved items. Unfortunately, any such donations will need to be turned away.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Fundraising 

  • Hotel or restaurant vouchers which can be used as raffle prizes
  • Tickets for events such as concerts or sporting events
  • Supermarket vouchers which can be passed on to LauraLynn families

 Contact Fundraising Team: jdunleavy@lauralynn.ie  

Hospice Equipment & Materials

  • Medical equipment
  • Office furniture
  • Home furniture
  • Specialized furniture for comfort & mobility
  • Support with services for Maintenance

Contact Facilities Team: facilities@lauralynn.ie

Children's Play Therapy & Equipment

As LauraLynn children are seriously ill and highly prone to infection, many toys, equipment and materials are not possible for us to use. We really appreciate your support but, in many cases, we may not have the necessary storage or need for certain goods. 

Gift vouchers allow for greater flexibility in selecting toys, gifts and experiences that are accessible to our children. We keep a record of all gift donations and what they are used for. 

Suitable vouchers include:  

  • Toy Shops
  • Gaming shops
  • Art Suppliers
  • Sensory Toy Suppliers
  • Experiences such as Dublin Zoo, Explorium etc. 

All donations are subject to prior agreement with the relevant department representatives. 

Contact Clinical Team: rcandon@lauralynn.ie

Electronic Equipment

New electronic appliances only in original packaging with warranty documentation and original chargers, including:

  • iPads, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Headphones (including Bluetooth)
  • Game consoles - Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5
  • Video games for these consoles
  • PC gaming equipment:
    • Microphones, Headsets, VR headsets, Gaming keyboards/mice, Joysticks, Steering wheels.
    • Adjustable equipment for gaming such as joysticks and gaming steering wheels.

While we greatly appreciate your consideration in donating your electronics to LauraLynn, we currently do NOT accept webcams, old/used electronic equipment/games/DVDs/consoles and/or consoles that are no longer in production. 

Contact Speech & Language Therapist: smccullough@lauralynn.ie

All donations are subject to prior agreement with the relevant department representatives.

If you have a query about the suitability a donation, please contact our Fundraising team on fundraising@lauralynn.ie or 01 289 3151.