Fundraising FAQs
Send a cheque or bank draft to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 made payable to LauraLynn (CSH Trust). Include your address so we can confirm your donation.
Or you can donate on our website 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 an acknowledgement that the transfer of funds was successful.
Please do not use Go Fund Me as a method of raising funds online. Funds raised through Go Fund Me go to your account, not to the charity directly. In that case, you would need to transfer funds to the charity after the event is complete. LauraLynn would ask all supporters to use online fundraising pages such as Just Giving, iDonate or Facebook and the funds will go straight to LauraLynn. It’s very easy for you and us. Thank you for your support.
We ask that you allow 7-10 working days after your donation to receive your receipt. If you have fundraised online via an online website such as EverydayHero, Just Giving or Facebook, please allow 7-10 working days after your fundraising page has officially closed.
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.
Send a cheque or bank draft to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 made payable to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. Include your 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 an acknowledgement that the transfer of funds was successful.
Please include a note telling us who it is in memory of with their family’s contact details. We can then send a note letting them know you have donated.
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 Cathy at cwhite@lauralynn.ie or 01 2893151.
You will need to abide by all applicable legislation and apply for any permits/permission that may be required. If you are collecting or selling raffle tickets in a public area such as on-street or in a department store you will need to contact the local Garda station to apply for a collection permit. If applicable you may need to contact management for permission also. Copies of any permits should be sent to the LauraLynn Office.
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.
