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€1,088,854 raised

€1,200,000 Goal

€1,088,854 raised

€1,200,000 Goal

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Shine A Light on Child Homelessness

Right now in Ireland, more than 5,000 children are homeless. Families are living in emergency accommodation, children are growing up without a safe place to call their own, and their futures are being put on hold.

On Friday 10 October, people across Ireland came together, from students to business leaders, organisations and entire communities. Thank you to all who took part, please keep sharing your fundraising page so your support can go even further.

It's not too late to organise your own sleepout. Every euro raised helps provide life changing services that move families from crisis to stability. Together, we can make sure there is no child without a home.

Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy.

How can you support Shine A Light?

Support Someone You Know

Donate to your friends, family, colleagues, school, team or local groups who are sleeping out in solidarity. Your donation to their page shows them you’re behind them and helps them reach their goal. 

Donate Directly


Even if you
don’t know anyone taking part, you can still donate to Shine A Light. Every euro makes a real difference for children and families without a home.
 


Donate Through Revolut

Quick, easy and secure. Make your donation in just a few taps through Revolut by tapping ‘RevPoints’ in the bottom right hand corner, then 'Donations' and you'll be able to find Focus Ireland. 

How To Complete Your Donation

To make your gift, simply click Donate, enter your details and amount, and be sure to finalise the payment through your online banking portal.

Latest Figures

Behind every number is a child, a family, a life on hold. These figures show the scale of the crisis and why we must act now.

2,391
Families

5,145
Children

1,950
Youth

11,208
Adults

*Latest figures are correct as of August 2025. Source: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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The Focus Ireland Podcast

Want to understand the difference your support makes? Listen to our Shine A Light podcast, where families and frontline staff share the reality of homelessness and the vital work of Focus Ireland.