Get Involved
Help restore a child's life after serious illness
Make the Magic Happen
So many ways you can get involved
At Barretstown, every camp, every programme, every session is completely free. That is a founding principle we have never compromised on, and never will.
It costs €10 million annually to make this possible and every year, more than 30,000 children, young people and families benefit. With just 4% coming from the Irish Government, everything we do depends on the generosity of people and organisations like you.
“I wanted to contribute monthly to a worthy project and the pleasure for me is receiving the newsletter and reading about very sick children who have been brought great joy from a trip to Barretstown and I have no doubt been helped to progress their recovery“
Barretstown Donor
Donate to Barretstown
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
There are many ways to give – a one-time donation, a regular monthly contribution, a legacy gift in your will, or sponsoring a tree in our Enchanted Forest. And for every donation over €250, the Irish Government returns 45% through tax relief, multiplying your impact at no extra cost to you.
“I just donate on a monthly basis. I do wish it could be more. In time maybe. To know I’m in some small way helping a child is a lovely feeling“
Barretstown Donor
Fundraising for Barretstown
Every euro you raise helps restore a young life
Whether you take part in one of Barretstown’s fundraising events or organise your own challenge, event or community initiative, your efforts directly support children and young people living with cancer and other serious illness. Together, we can make healing possible.
“I lost my first-born at the young age of 20 and there’s not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I like to think that my donation helps Barretstown support parents and children and that I’m in some small way a part of it“
Barretstown Fundraiser
Volunteer with Barretstown
Each year, over 2,500 people from all over Ireland and the world come to make the magic happen.
Volunteering with Barretstown might just be the most rewarding fun you’ll ever have. Discover how you can give your time.
“I can honestly say I could never have imagined the positive impact that volunteering at Barretstown has had on my life, from making lifelong friends, invaluable skills transferring into my workplace and how I approach challenges. Will be forever grateful for it“
Barretstown Volunteer
Company partnerships
We want your company and staff to feel part of the magic that makes Barretstown special
A corporate partnership with Barretstown is about more than fundraising — it is our commitment to getting your staff actively involved, and making them feel part of the magic from day one.
We want your company and your people to feel the Barretstown magic. Find out how we can work together.
“I participated as a volunteer along with various colleagues over the years in my company. It was individually hugely enjoyable, fulfilling and life-affirming. It was a way for team members to give back, to assess their own values, to gain important perspective and to role model personal and company values. Team members came back physically tired but mentally re-energised. Never underestimate how much partner organisations gain from such volunteering“
Corporate Partner
Transition Year Programme
Give students an unforgettable experience
Our on-site Transition Year Programme offers two options: a one night/two day programme and a three night/four day programme. Through dynamic team challenges and adventure activities, students develop leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills while building stronger connections with their classmates.
