What Sunbeam House Services does

Sunbeam House Services CLG is a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered Irish charity (CHY 6559; CRA 20012328) providing person-centred disability support services to adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs. Operating from its headquarters in Bray, Co. Wicklow with additional campuses in Arklow and Wicklow Town, the organisation runs a portfolio of core statutory services — Day Services, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) supports, Residential, Respite, Self-Directed Supports, and Approved Housing Body (AHB) housing — supplemented by sub-brands such as Connect Employment (supported employment), Viewpoint (service-user advocacy forum), The Hub (arts centre), Eolas (training), Sunbeam Media (film production), and the Finnbees Coffee Shop social enterprise.

The service mix relies primarily on government funding channelled through the Health Service Executive (HSE), with Sunbeam registered with HIQA, the Charities Regulator, the AHB Housing Regulator, and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality. Day-to-day delivery is supported by assistive technology (communication aids, mobility devices, adaptive equipment), with a research collaboration with Trinity College Dublin's School of Engineering having produced a pilot of an assistive travel app. The organisation does not operate proprietary software platforms or AI systems at scale; service delivery is work-force intensive.

Sunbeam operates an estimated 6,000+ staff supporting 3,500+ service users across 500+ locations in County Wicklow and surrounding areas, making it one of the larger Section 38/39 disability providers in HSE CHO Area 6. GTM is referral-led through HSE, GPs, hospitals, and allied disability bodies, with no direct consumer pricing model; fees flow via statutory funding rather than client payments. In July 2025 the Board approved a five-year 'Sunbeam Transformation 2025–2030' strategic plan, and the organisation simultaneously rebranded with a new logo and website.

Name

Sunbeam House Services

Legal name

Sunbeam House Services CLG

Website

https://sunbeam.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care services
• Community day programs
• Respite care services
• Supported employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bray

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Health and Social Care Funding: Primary funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE) and government bodies for providing disability services. Services include residential, day, respite, and community-based supports.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sunbeam House Services provides a coordinated suite of disability support services for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs in County Wicklow, Ireland. Core services include Day Services, Residential Services, Respite Services, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) services, Self-Directed Supports, and Approved Housing Body (AHB) housing, complemented by supported employment, training, arts, advocacy, and social enterprise programs. Services are funded primarily through HSE statutory arrangements and are delivered across 500+ locations by a specialized workforce of 6,000+ staff.

Product overview

Sunbeam House Services operates as a coordinated suite of disability support services organized around a person-centered, rights-based model. The core portfolio includes Day Services, MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) Services, Residential Services, Respite Services, Self-Directed Supports, and AHB Housing. These are complemented by specialized programs including Connect Employment (supported employment), Training Services (woodwork, arts, life skills), Sunbeam Media (film production), Arts and Crafts, Viewpoint (service-user advocacy forum), Eolas (community day service), and Finnbees Coffee Shop (social enterprise). The services are delivered across 500+ locations in Ireland supporting 3,500+ clients with 6,000+ staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect Employment: Supported employment program helping people with disabilities find work
• Viewpoint
• Sunbeam Media
• The Hub
• Eolas
• DCB

Products and services

• Day Services
• Residential Services
• Respite Services
• MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) Services
• Self-Directed Supports
• AHB Housing
• Connect Employment
• Eolas
• Sunbeam Media
• Viewpoint (Service-User Forum)
• Arts and Crafts Program
• Training Services
• Finnbees Coffee Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting 3500+ individuals with intellectual disabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority)coreOthersRegulatory body responsible for monitoring and inspecting disability services in Ireland. Sunbeam House Services is subject to HIQA standards and inspections as a registered disability service provider.
• HSE (Health Service Executive)coreOthersPrimary government funder of health and social care services in Ireland. Provides statutory funding and oversight for disability services provided by Sunbeam House Services.
• Wicklow County CouncilminorOthersLocal government authority for County Wicklow. Sunbeam House Services maintains community partnerships with the local council for various initiatives and services.
• Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County CouncilminorOthersLocal government authority. Sunbeam House Services has service locations and community connections in the DLR area.
• Family Carers IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational charity supporting family carers. Listed as a partner organization providing resources and support information for families of people with disabilities.
• Active Disability IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working to make Ireland a better place for people with disabilities. Listed as a partner resource organization on Sunbeam House Services website.
• Care Alliance IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting family caregivers. Collaborative relationship for family support resources and information sharing.
• FedvolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation of Voluntary Bodies providing services to people with intellectual disabilities. Collaborative partner organization in the disability sector.
• Department of Children, Disability and EqualitycoreOthersGovernment department responsible for disability policy in Ireland. Sets policy framework within which Sunbeam House Services operates.
• AHB Housing RegulatorcoreOthersRegulatory body for Approved Housing Bodies in Ireland. Sunbeam House Services is registered as an AHB providing housing services to people with disabilities.
• Charities RegulatorcoreOthersIrish regulatory authority for charities. Sunbeam House Services is registered as a charity (CRA Reg. No. 20012328).
• Special Olympics IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunbeam clients participate in Special Olympics programs, with individuals winning medals at national and international competitions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St John of God Community Services: Large Irish Section 38/39 disability provider directly funded by the HSE, offering residential, day, respite, and community supports across multiple counties. Operates on the same statutory commissioning model as Sunbeam House Services.
• Brothers of Charity Services Ireland: Federation of Irish disability service providers delivering person-centered residential, day, respite, and supported employment services to adults with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable scope and funding model.
• Rehab Group: National Irish non-profit delivering disability services, vocational training, and supported employment. Overlaps with Sunbeam on supported employment and disability day/residential services under HSE commissioning.
• Stewarts Care: Dublin-based disability service provider with residential, day, clinical, and respite services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable operating model and HIQA-regulated status.
• Daughters of Charity Disability Support Services: Irish disability provider serving adults and children with intellectual disabilities across residential, day, and community services. Comparable non-profit, HSE-funded operating model.
• Cheeverstown House: Voluntary disability service in Dublin providing residential, respite, and day services to adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable scale, scope, and Section 38/39 funding structure.
• KARE (Kilkenny): Voluntary disability service provider in Ireland's South East offering residential, day, and community-based supports for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable regional non-profit disability services model.
• Muiríosa Foundation: Voluntary non-profit providing a full range of HSE-funded disability services in the Irish Midlands. Same person-centered model with residential, day, and respite offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sunbeam_house_services/?hl=en
• Xx.com/SunbeamHouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/112847135452252
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunbeam-house-services

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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