On Saturday 8th February we go to the polls to cast our votes and determine the make-up of Ireland’s next Government. Candidates, if elected, will have the power to shape the future of Ireland, a future where everyone is valued and cared for including the Jack & Jill families living in your county. (See Map) The JackRead more
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Life Style Sports, Exclusive Retail Partner of Munster Rugby have announced that they will be donating €28,000 to The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation. The donation amount comes from the sales of Munster Rugby jerseys sold in their stores and online in the build-up to the festive period. The donation offer period ran between NovemberRead more
We are delighted to announce that Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation are one of 5 charities selected to be part of the 2020 Permanent TSB Community Fund. The Community Fund is a localised giving programme that will see a total of €100k distributed between five worthy Charites across Ireland throughout 2020 In December 2019, Permanent TSB asked the publicRead more
Jack & Jill won the Best Governance Improvement Awards (Category 3) at the Carmichael Ireland Good Governance Awards 2019. Now in its fourth year, The Good Governance Awards is an initiative that recognises and encourages adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Speaking on behalf of Jack & Jill CEO Carmel Doyle saidRead more
Christmas can be both a stressful and happy time for parents, especially our Jack and Jill parents. Being a carer for a child with extra special needs is no easy task. Juggling the roles of parent and carer with the needs of other siblings, work and everything else life throws at you, can be overwhelming.Read more
Billy Holland, Noah Quish (2), Nick McCarthy, Leah Quish (7) and Arno Botha ©INPHO/Bryan Keane Big-hearted Rugby fans will be able to show their support for Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation by purchasing any Munster Rugby jersey at Life Style Sports before Christmas. Life Style Sports, Exclusive Retail Partner of Munster Rugby has announced thatRead more
The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is seeking a Shop Manager DepartmentFundraisingReporting ToArea Retail ManagerHours of Work37.5 hours per weekLocationKilkenny Town CentreContractPermanent Contract Overall Responsibility: To manage a Jack and Jill Boutique, in a manner, which reflects high street retail standards and maintains the professionalism and profile of the charity in all areas of operation.Read more
Recycle old LEGO into a ‘Gift of Care’ for Jack & Jill #BricksForCare With the help of DPD Ireland, the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation are collecting loose LEGO bricks as a new way to fund extra nursing hours for sick children across Ireland. Families, pre-schools, schools and businesses across the country can donate theirRead more
We are delighted to announce that the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and the Peter McVerry Trust have been selected as Munster Rugby club’s nominated charities for the 2019/20 season. Over the season Munster Rugby will work closely with Jack & Jill, actively supporting us to help raise awareness and funds for much-needed resources thatRead more
The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is seeking a Head of Finance Reporting ToCEOHours of Work37.5 hours per weekLocationJohnstown Co. Kildare Job Purpose All aspects of finance including statutory accounts, the budget process, managing funding streams, leading the finance team and being a key member of the management team. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities associated withRead more