The Jack And Jill Children's Foundation

Name

The Jack And Jill Children's Foundation

Legal name

The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation

Website

https://jackandjill.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Home Nursing Care

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities (HSAAAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Respite In-Home Care (Short-Term Relief) (HLADAGAH), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG)

Keywords

• Pediatric home nursing
• Respite care services
• Children's palliative care
• Charity fundraising
• Charity retail boutiques

Headquarters

HQ city

Naas

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (HSE): Approximately 20% of funding comes from the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE), providing a baseline of government support for operations.
2. Individual Donations: Monthly donor community and one-off donations from individuals supporting the charity's mission. Monthly donors provide consistent, predictable revenue.
3. Charity Retail Boutiques: 18 charity boutiques nationwide selling pre-loved clothes, accessories, toys, books, LEGO and household items. Funds raised go directly to providing in-home nursing care.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Multi-year partnerships with companies like Irish Life, Circle K, Glenveagh, and others providing significant funding through fundraising initiatives, donations, and cause marketing.
5. Community Fundraising Events: Events including Ring of Kerry Cycle, incognito art sale, marathons, Christmas events, and various challenge events generate substantial donations from participants and sponsors.
6. E-commerce Sales: Online store selling cycling jerseys, teacher gift cards, incognito art, and other merchandise.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The foundation delivers up to 100 hours per month of in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to age seven with severe learning disability and complex medical needs, operating seven days a week with no means test, no waiting list, and no red tape. Services are delivered by a network of Liaison Nurse Managers and specially-trained nurses across Ireland, and are supplemented by family support resources including sibling support, palliative care guidance, bereavement support, and entitlements assistance.

Product overview

The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation is a charity providing a single, integrated model of care focused on in-home nursing and respite support for children with complex medical needs. The core offering consists of nursing care services (up to 100 hours/month, children up to age 7), supplemented by family support resources including a Family Resource Centre, sibling support, and palliative care guidance. The organization also operates 18 charity boutiques nationwide for fundraising and runs signature events including the incognito Art Sale and Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. A newsletter subscription service keeps supporters connected to the charity's work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home Nursing Care and Respite Support Provides up to 100 hours per month of in-home nursing care and respite support for children up to age seven with severe learning disability associated with complex medical needs. Operates seven days a week with no means test, no waiting list, and no red tape.
• Family Support Services Comprehensive support including sibling support, entitlements assistance, palliative care guidance, bereavement support, and access to a Family Resource Centre with FAQs and useful information for families caring for children with complex needs.
• Nursing Team Services Network of Liaison Nurse Managers and specially-trained nurses providing home assessment, care coordination, and in-home nursing care to families across Ireland.
• Jack and Jill Charity Boutiques Network of 18 charity boutiques across Ireland selling pre-loved clothes, accessories, toys, books, LEGO, and household items. Funds raised support in-home nursing and respite care for local families.
• incognito Art Sale Annual secret art sale featuring 1,926 original artworks in a 6x8-inch postcard size at €75 each, with artist identities revealed only after purchase. Has raised €1.4 million over 10 years.
• Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Annual 170km charity cycling event where cyclists receive a guaranteed place, Team Jack and Jill cycling jersey, training support, and fundraising guidance.
• Online Store (jackandjillstore.ie) E-commerce platform selling cycling jerseys, teacher gift cards, incognito art, and other merchandise to support the foundation's nursing care services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports over 504 families at any given time across Ireland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Irish LifeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Landmark three-year partnership selected by Irish Life employees through a staff vote. Irish Life Staff Charities has raised over €6.2 million for 30+ charities over 30 years, with Irish Life matching every euro raised. This is the first time a charity has been selected for a multi-year partnership through this program.
• GlenveaghcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Partnership with Glenveagh includes North Portal initiative (€1 donated per activation, targeting €50,000 and 2,800 hours of care), pop-up shop at Winterval Christmas Market in Waterford, and staff volunteer programs at charity boutiques.
• RyanairminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Ryanair served as title sponsor of Jack and Jill Christmas lunch 2024, held at InterContinental Hotel Dublin with 280+ guests.
• Weir & SonsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Weir & Sons selected Jack and Jill as recipient charity for Christmas Fundraiser Raffle. Minimum €10 donation entry for chance to win prizes including diamond ring.
• Santa's Magical CabinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Santa's Magical Cabin donated 180 Santa visits for Jack and Jill families at six locations nationwide.
• Cannonball IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Supercar spectacle event Cannonball Ireland raised €305,969 for Jack and Jill in 2024 through various fundraising initiatives including Circle K's 'When You Fill, Support Jack and Jill' campaign.
• Life PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024Life Pharmacy (part of Uniphar Group) launched nationwide fundraising campaign celebrating their 100th pharmacy milestone. Pharmacy teams across the country participating in sponsored activities.
• Re-turncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partnership with Re-turn (Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme operator) for Return for Children initiative. Six children's charities (Barrettstown, Barnardos, Childline, Jack and Jill, LauraLynn, Make-A-Wish) benefit from bottle/can deposit donations at events. €167,000 raised in first year. Events include Electric Picnic, Taste of Dublin, and National Ploughing Championships.
• Circle K IrelandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2024Ongoing partnership with Circle K, Ireland's leading forecourt and convenience retailer. Partnership includes Christmas Car Wash initiative (4th year), Bricks4Care LEGO recycling, car raffles, and Miles for Jack and Jill campaign. Target to raise €500,000 providing over 27,000 hours of care. €370,000 raised to date as of May 2024.
• Emerald ParkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2023Emerald Park partnered with Jack and Jill for family days out and special events at Ireland's entertainment park.
• Mosney VillageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2023Mosney Village provided billboard sponsorship campaign across Louth, Meath, Kildare, and North County Dublin to raise awareness.
• Circle K (Christmas Cards)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2022Circle K launched exclusive Pickled Pom Pom Christmas cards in aid of Jack and Jill, designed by Laura Dempsey, available in stores nationwide.
• OdlumsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2022Odlums 'Big Book of Baking' sold in Dunnes Stores nationwide with all proceeds supporting Jack and Jill's specialist home nursing care.
• Bank of IrelandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2017Bank of Ireland supported Jack and Jill's Up the Hill 2017 fundraising campaign.
• Dunnes StoresminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2017Dunnes Stores raised €30,000 through Christmas Jumper Day 2016, providing 1,875 hours of home nursing respite care.
• ZurichminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2012Zurich staff organized Family Zoo Day and raised €15,000 for Jack and Jill.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cliona's Foundation: Irish charity providing financial support to families of children with life-limiting illnesses. Comparable Irish-only focus on pediatric complex-care families and corporate fundraising channels.
• A Little Lifetime Foundation: Irish charity supporting families who experience the death of a baby or child, including bereavement support. Comparable on end-of-life pediatric care component of Jack and Jill's service.
• LauraLynn: Ireland's children's hospice charity providing palliative and respite care to children with life-limiting conditions. Most directly comparable to Jack and Jill's pediatric in-home nursing and end-of-life care model.
• Enable Ireland: Major Irish disability services charity providing services to children and adults with disabilities. Overlaps on disability-focused family support, Irish footprint, and a national network of charity shops for fundraising.
• Children's Health Foundation: Irish charity raising funds for children's hospitals (CHI at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght). Comparable pediatric-care mission, large-corporate partnership fundraising, and Irish-only operations.
• Make-A-Wish Ireland: Irish children's charity granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Closely comparable mission population (children with complex medical needs), Irish-only operating geography, and corporate-partnership-led fundraising model.
• Barretstown: Irish children's charity supporting children with serious illnesses and their families through therapeutic camps. Overlaps with Jack and Jill on mission (seriously ill children), family support, and Irish fundraising footprint.
• Barnardos Ireland: Large Irish children's charity operating its own network of charity shops and supporting vulnerable children and families. Comparable on Irish charity-retail fundraising model and family-support service delivery.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland: Provides accommodation and family-support services to families of sick children in Irish hospitals. Comparable on supporting families of children with serious/complex medical needs and corporate-aligned fundraising.

Broad incumbents

• Irish Hospice Foundation: National charity for hospice and palliative care in Ireland. Broader scope than Jack and Jill (all ages) but relevant on palliative-care advocacy, HSE funding engagement, and national end-of-life care policy work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jackandjillcf
• Instagraminstagram.com/jackandjillcf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackandjill

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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