€1,419,067
Raised in 2025
The funds raised through Shine A Light go directly to where there is the greatest need each year.
This is the impact your night delivers: stopping homelessness before it starts, helping them through it, and setting them up for the future.
Numbers also only tell part of the story. Nicole*, Anne* and Des tell the rest.
Hot Meals
283,813
Meals served in our Coffee Shop, plus direct access to our team who make sure people get the help they need.
Approximately 6,000 customers accessed the Coffee Shop in 2024.
Approximately 6,000 customers accessed the Coffee Shop in 2024.
Critical Advice
3,019,291
Hours of advice & information to make sure people know their rights - and get the advice that actually helps.
Over 10,000 customers engaged with our Advice and Information Service in 2024.
Over 10,000 customers engaged with our Advice and Information Service in 2024.
Child Support
195,195
Hours where children have access to a Child Support Worker - helping with school, worries, routines, and everything in between.
523 children were supported by Focus Ireland Child Support Workers in 2024.
523 children were supported by Focus Ireland Child Support Workers in 2024.
Education
394,185
Hours of hands‑on support through PETE*, helping people get ready for college, training, or a job.
474 adults were supported by the *Preparation for Education, Training and Employment service in 2024.
474 adults were supported by the *Preparation for Education, Training and Employment service in 2024.
