Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

What Acquired Brain Injury Ireland does

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland) is an Irish registered charity and limited company (CHY 14289; Reg. 334659) founded in 2000 that delivers specialist community-based neuro-rehabilitation services to adults and children living with acquired brain injury. The organisation supports 1,300+ brain injury survivors annually through a continuum of services: 16 assisted living houses (residential, 24/7 specialist teams), home and community rehabilitation delivered one-to-one in survivors' own homes, Clubhouses for peer-led cognitive and social rehabilitation, transitional rehabilitation (e.g., County Sligo unit), case management, and clinically led support from neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists. Adjacent programmes include Step Ahead Plus (EU-funded vocational rehabilitation with Fast Track, New Track, and Employer Track pathways), the creATe Digital Assistive Technology Programme (including a device loan bank), the On With Life family and carer support programme (including a paediatric track for under-18s), and The Caring Workplace Initiative delivered in partnership with Care Alliance Ireland.

The service portfolio is delivered by a 377-strong multidisciplinary team operating from three Area Offices (Dun Laoghaire, Clonmel, Castleisland) covering all 26 counties of Ireland. The organisation has held CARF international accreditation for 20 consecutive years and Triple Lock status from Charities Institute Ireland, anchoring its reputation as the leading national provider in its niche. Distribution is via healthcare-professional referrals (GPs, HSE disability services, Headway, Irish Wheelchair Association, Enable Ireland, case managers) and limited self-referral for the Step Ahead Plus programme. Marketing leverages social media, a podcast, downloadable tip sheets, community peer groups, and earned media (Oireachtas Committee, Presidential visits, RTÉ Toy Show Appeal).

ABI Ireland's business model is that of a non-profit social-services provider. Revenue is drawn primarily from HSE (Health Service Executive of Ireland) government funding for clinical and assisted living services, with additional income from individual and corporate charitable donations, community fundraising events, an RTÉ Toy Show Appeal grant, and EU funding for Step Ahead Plus. All core services are provided free of charge to eligible brain injury survivors. The organisation does not have disclosed funding rounds, shareholders, or M&A activity, and operates with a Board of Directors governance structure typical of Irish charities.

Name

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Legal name

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland

Website

https://abiireland.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is an Irish charity and limited company that provides specialist community-based neuro-rehabilitation services, including assisted living, home rehabilitation, clubhouses, vocational programmes, and family support, to 1,300+ brain injury survivors annually across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neuro-rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurorehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAH), Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

Keywords

• Neuro-rehabilitation services
• Brain injury support
• Assisted living services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government / HSE Funding: Primary funding from the Health Service Executive (HSE) of Ireland to provide neuro-rehabilitation services including Assisted Living, Home and Community Rehabilitation, Case Management, and Clinical Support.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals and corporate partners. RTÉ Toy Show Grants have also been received. Donations help fund specialist rehabilitation including therapy, structured daily support and meaningful activities.
3. EU Funding - Step Ahead Plus: Step Ahead Plus vocational rehabilitation programme is operated under an EU funding stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides person-centred neuro-rehabilitation services to adults aged 18-65 living with acquired brain injury in Ireland, operating 16 specialist Assisted Living houses, Home and Community Rehabilitation teams, Clubhouses, Case Management, and Clinical Support (Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work). It also delivers the Step Ahead Plus vocational rehabilitation programme, the creATe Digital Assistive Technology programme, and the On With Life family and carer support programme.

Product overview

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland operates as a national rehabilitation organisation offering a coordinated portfolio of services for brain injury survivors aged 18-65. The organisation provides a continuum of care from residential support (Assisted Living with 16 houses) through community-based services (Home and Community Rehabilitation, Clubhouses) to specialised programmes. Key services include: Case Management providing single-point-of-contact guidance, Clinical Support with neuropsychologists and therapists, Step Ahead Plus vocational rehabilitation for return to work/education, and the On With Life family and carer support programme. The creATe digital assistive technology programme supports independence through technology. All services are person-centred and designed to help survivors rebuild independence, confidence and everyday skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assisted Living Residential neuro-rehabilitation service with 16 specially designed houses offering brain injury survivors aged 18-65 a 'home from home' with 24/7 access to specialist rehabilitation teams, barrier-free living, and autonomy within vibrant communities. Funded by HSE and free to eligible survivors.
• Home and Community Rehabilitation One-to-one expert support delivered to brain injury survivors in their own homes, helping them build daily routines, manage household activities, and use memory, planning, and assistive technology strategies (alarms, reminders, whiteboards).
• Clubhouses Supportive community environments for brain injury survivors offering peer support, group rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation through weekly activities such as art, yoga, history, and woodwork.
• Transitional Rehabilitation Rehabilitation provided in a Transitional Living Unit offering a home-from-home setting that bridges Assisted Living and independent living, with residents participating in structured programmes five days per week and returning home at weekends. Currently available in County Sligo.
• Case Management Professional case management acting as a single point of contact for brain injury survivors and families, navigating the pathway from hospital to home and linking survivors to the variety of services they need.
• Clinical Support Clinically led services overseen by Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers, with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists as needed, developing Individual Rehabilitation Plans to help each person identify and achieve personal goals.
• On With Life Programme for Families and Carers Free, nationwide service supporting families and carers of brain injury survivors with information, education, training, and peer-to-peer support, including facilitated support groups (online and in-person) and information sessions.
• On With Life Programme for Parents and Carers of Under 18s Specialised programme supporting parents, carers, siblings, and professionals working with children or young people with an acquired brain injury, providing education, training, and a confidential peer support network.
• On With Training & Employment Programme for Carers Tailored training and support programme addressing the practical and emotional challenges faced by family carers transitioning to employment, training, or education.
• Step Ahead Plus Vocational Rehabilitation Programme Free national vocational assessment and rehabilitation service for adults aged 16+ with acquired brain injury who want to return to work, training, or third-level education. Operated under EU funding with three tracks: Fast Track, New Track, and Employer Track.
• creATe Digital Assistive Technology Programme Digital assistive technology service supporting independence, communication, and leisure goals, including a loan bank for short-term trials of devices and equipment such as screen readers, communication apps, voice-activated assistants, and smart plugs, plus training and resources.
• Training for Healthcare Professionals Professional training programme developing and delivering specialised brain injury education to healthcare professionals, using video resources covering topics such as the Brain Injury Case Management Model, Long-term Care Needs, and Working with Families after Brain Injury.
• The Caring Workplace Initiative Partnership programme with Care Alliance Ireland supporting employers in creating inclusive, carer-friendly workplaces, offering practical guidance on carer-inclusive policies, awareness sessions for HR and management, and access to research and best practice insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,300+ brain injury survivors supported every year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Care Alliance IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABI Ireland has partnered with Care Alliance Ireland on The Caring Workplace Initiative to support employers in creating inclusive, carer-friendly workplaces. Care Alliance Ireland provides direct support to family carers and works with researchers, statutory actors and other not-for-profits, including the Re-emerge 2 programme for carers returning to work or education.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Headway Ireland: Irish charity providing specialist services and support to people affected by brain injury; directly comparable as a brain-injury-specific charity operating across Ireland with similar rehabilitation, family support, and advocacy services.
• National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH): Ireland's primary complex specialist rehabilitation hospital providing inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation; directly comparable as the main provider of post-acute neuro-rehab services to the same patient population in Ireland.
• Enable Ireland: Large Irish disability services charity providing rehabilitation, residential, and community-based supports; comparable as a national disability services organisation that ABI Ireland refers to and partners with.
• Irish Wheelchair Association: Irish disability charity providing personal assistance, housing, and community services to people with physical disabilities; comparable national disability services peer with similar HSE-funded operating model.
• Spinal Injuries Ireland: Irish national charity supporting people with spinal cord injury through rehabilitation, counselling, and community reintegration services; comparable as a specialist injury charity using HSE funding, peer support, and vocational rehab.
• Cheshire Ireland: Irish disability charity providing residential, day, and community-based services to people with physical and neurological disabilities; comparable as a national disability service provider serving overlapping populations.
• Royal Hospital Donnybrook: Dublin-based rehabilitation hospital providing specialist inpatient and outpatient rehab services including neurorehabilitation; directly comparable post-acute neuro-rehab provider serving overlapping patient populations.

Regional players

• Irish Heart Foundation: Irish charity focused on stroke prevention, support, and rehabilitation; comparable on the stroke-recovery side of ABI Ireland's work but focused on advocacy and prevention rather than residential neuro-rehab.

Emerging players

• MS Ireland (Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland): Irish national charity providing information, support, and services to people with multiple sclerosis; comparable as a condition-specific disability charity using HSE funding and community-based service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Headway UK: UK's largest brain injury charity with national network of branches and services; comparable as the UK counterpart to ABI Ireland but operating at much greater scale and across a different health system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABIIreland
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/acquiredbraininjuryi
• Facebookfacebook.com/abiireland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acquired-brain-injury-ireland
• Instagraminstagram.com/braininjury_ire
• TikToktiktok.com/@acquiredbraininjuryire

Compliance2 records

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M&A

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