What St Michael's House does

St. Michael's House is a Dublin-based non-profit organization, founded in 1955 and registered as a charity (Charity No. 20008932) and company (Company No. 27628) in Ireland, that delivers a comprehensive range of disability services to children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities across the Dublin region. It operates as a Section 38 body under the Health Act 2004, meaning it is designated by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide services on the HSE's behalf, and is subject to HIQA registration and inspection; funding flows primarily through HSE grants and allocations rather than direct client fees. Service delivery is run from over 180 centres across Dublin, including residential homes, day centres, six Special National Schools under its patronage, a leisure centre with swimming pool, clinical and mental health (MHID) teams, supported employment and vocational training, home-sharing, assisted decision-making supports, dementia care, and family resource services. Customer segments are exclusively Irish residents — children (birth to 18) and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families — accessed through HSE and Children's Disability Network Team referrals rather than commercial channels.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its service delivery is human-led, supported by digital touchpoints such as the recently launched online Activity Hub. It operates two wholly-owned adjacent subsidiaries: the Open Training College (OTC), which provides higher education and professionalization pathways for social care and disability service workers, and the St. Michael's House Foundation, spun off in 2024 as a dedicated fundraising and corporate-partnership vehicle. Strategic positioning is reinforced by a long-standing research and teaching partnership with University College Dublin (since November 2009) and community partnerships such as Clontarf Golf & Bowls Club.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by statutory HSE Section 38 funding; supplementary income is generated through the Foundation's corporate partner program, community fundraising, and ancillary fee-based services (e.g., external swimming lessons through Splashtastic at the SMH Leisure Centre). Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed and overall revenue is not published. The organization is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors with seven sub-committees, operates under a Corporate Governance Manual, and is currently developing a Strategic Plan for 2027–2032 under a new CEO (Tara Molloy, appointed 1 July 2026).

Name

St Michael's House

Legal name

St. Michael's House

Website

https://smh.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

St. Michael's House is an Irish non-profit, Section 38 disability services organization headquartered in Dublin that delivers residential, clinical, educational, day, respite, and supported employment services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities across more than 180 centres in Dublin, funded primarily through HSE allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Intellectual disability support
• Residential care services
• Special education schools
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Michael's House is a Dublin-based non-profit that delivers a comprehensive range of disability services — including children's disability network teams, adult day and residential services, clinical supports, mental health services for intellectual disability, supported employment, special education through six national schools, home sharing, and a leisure centre — to people with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families across more than 180 centres.

Product overview

St. Michael's House is a disability services organization operating as a unified service provider, not a technology product company. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of core services spanning children's services, adult services, clinical supports, residential supports, day services, vocational training, mental health services, and recreational facilities across over 180 centres in Dublin. Key services include Children's Disability Network Teams, Adult Day Services, WorkAbility Supported Employment, Activity Hub (online resources), Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool, Mental Health of Intellectual Disability team, Research Department partnered with UCD, Family Library and Resource Centre, and the Open Training College. The organization also includes a separate fundraising foundation (St. Michael's House Foundation) and maintains community partnerships for social inclusion. All services are designed to support people with disabilities and their families to live full and equal lives in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. Michael's House Foundation: Dedicated fundraising and awareness arm of St. Michael's House, supporting vital projects and services.

Products and services

• Children's Services Comprehensive support services for children with disabilities, including Children's Disability Network Teams, preschool services, support services, and six special national schools.
• Adult Services Day services, clinical supports, and adult respite services for adults with intellectual disabilities, supporting independent living and community participation.
• WorkAbility & Supported Employment Vocational training and supported employment services helping people with disabilities find and maintain meaningful work.
• Assisted Decision Making Supports Services supporting individuals with disabilities to make their own decisions and have greater control over their lives.
• Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool Fully accessible leisure facility offering swimming, gym, and community sports activities for adults with disabilities.
• Home Sharing Alternative family-based care arrangements providing shared living experiences for people with disabilities.
• Mental Health of Intellectual Disability (MHID) Specialist mental health services and resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including Compassion Focused Therapy resources.
• Dementia Care Services Specialised services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities who also have dementia needs.
• Open Training College (OTC) Educational institution providing professional development of social care worker roles and adult education for disability service provision.
• Family Library and Resource Centre Resource centre providing information, multi-sensory stories, and educational materials for families of people with disabilities.
• Volunteering Volunteer programme offering opportunities for community members to support people with disabilities.
• Sleep Kit Support service for families dealing with sleep-related challenges for individuals with disabilities.
• CREATE Project Project providing support services across Dublin for people with disabilities, with Phase 2 operating in 2024-2025.
• Research Research department partnering with University College Dublin (UCD) since 2009, supporting service-based research in disabilities and evidence-based practice.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clontarf Golf & Bowls ClubcoreOthersLong-standing community partner supporting meaningful community participation for adults with disabilities. Weekly golf, bowls and social activities hosted at the club, fostering friendships and promoting inclusion in the community. Hosted annual Summer BBQ bringing together people supported by St. Michael's House, club members and staff.
• University College Dublin (UCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Teaching & Research Partnership since November 2009 through UCD Centre for Disability Studies at the UCD School of Psychology. Supports service-based research in disabilities, facilitates staff and service user research, and fosters national and international cooperation. Awards annual scholarship to Master of Psychological Science student.
• Children's Disability Network Teams (CDNTs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partners providing integrated services for children with disabilities. St. Michael's House collaborates with multiple CDNTs including Coastal, Coolock, Kilbarrack, and Ballymun CDNTs for service delivery including swimming referrals.
• SplashtasticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal swimming lessons provider operating from St. Michael's House Leisure Centre. Provides inclusive swimming lessons to children referred through CDNTs.
• Corporate Champions (Corporate Partners)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner program managed through St. Michael's House Foundation. Includes corporate fundraising, volunteer programs, and strategic philanthropy partnerships supporting vital projects and services.
• SCOR (Volunteer Team)minorOthersCorporate volunteer team from SCOR that spent a day at Ballymun Local Centre providing community support and engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cheeverstown House: Dublin-based voluntary organization providing residential, day, and clinical services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Operates as a Section 38 agency and competes directly with St. Michael's House for HSE funding and referrals in Dublin.
• Muiríosa Foundation: Midlands-based voluntary disability services provider offering residential, day, and clinical supports to people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in operating model and HSE funding relationship, with similar service portfolio.
• Enable Ireland: National disability services organization providing children's services, adult services, clinical supports, and assistive technology. Directly competes in CDNTs and disability services across Ireland with a broader national footprint.
• Camphill Communities of Ireland: Provider of intentional community model of residential and day supports for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in ethos and service type, operating smaller-scale community-based settings across Ireland.
• Cope Foundation: Cork-based disability services provider supporting children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Comparable Section 38 provider offering residential, day, clinical, and educational services across its region.
• KARE: Kildare-based disability services provider delivering residential, day, and community-based supports. Direct comparable as a Section 38 voluntary organization providing intellectual disability services.
• Brothers of Charity Services Ireland: Large-scale Irish disability services provider operating across multiple regions with residential, day, educational, and supported employment services. Comparable in service breadth and HSE funding relationship, with broader geographic reach than St. Michael's House.
• Stewarts Care: Irish disability services provider offering residential, day, and clinical supports for adults and children with intellectual disabilities. Direct comparable operating under similar Section 38 HSE funding model in the Dublin/Leinster region.
• Sisters of Charity Disability Services: Religious-order affiliated disability services provider offering residential, day, and clinical services in Dublin and surrounding areas. Comparable in service offering and Catholic voluntary heritage serving the intellectual disability population.

Broad incumbents

• Hft: Large UK charity providing learning disability services including supported living, residential care, and day services. Comparable in service model and nonprofit status but operates in a different jurisdiction (UK) under different funding structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StMichaelsHouse
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz3BGhZnH5AOYEfyDWxyKqw
• Facebookfacebook.com/stmichaelshouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-michaels-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.michaelshouse

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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