Donate and restore the life of a sick child
Lodge Your Funds whichever way suits you best
There are many ways to make a donation to Barretstown. You can make a quick and secure online donation, send a cheque in the post, or make a bank lodgement—whatever works best for you. Every gift, no matter the size, helps bring joy, confidence, and magic to children who need it most.
Online
Make a monthly or once off donation by clicking here.
Cheque / Postal order
Send a cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to "Barretstown". Please use your name and event as reference.
Bank Lodgement
Lodge directly into our bank account: Please use your name (and fundraising event if there was one) as reference.
- Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
- Bank Address: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
- IBAN: IE81 BOFI 9009 7344 6816 61
- Bank Identifier Code/Swift: BOFIIE2D
If you need to change your banking information, log in to your Donor Portal.
Did you know?
You can make your donation go even further through tax efficient giving.
When you give €250 (€21+ per month) or more in a calendar year, Barretstown can reclaim 45% of your donation value from Revenue—at no extra cost to you!
Give in your will
Leave behind some magic
Leaving a gift to Barretstown in your will can make a powerful impact for generations to come and is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy. Whether it is a modest sum of money, or a larger percentage, your gift will help bring magic into the lives of children living with serious illness.
All gifts left to us in wills are vital sources of income for Barretstown allowing more children to benefit from our programmes and investment into transformative capital projects on our campus.
To honour the legacy of those who remember Barretstown in their will, we dedicate a native Irish oak in our recently planted Oak Walkway, in their name. This living tribute grows as a lasting reminder of their generosity — a tree that will stand for years to come and be a symbol of the joy, hope, and healing their gift brings to future generations of children.
“There is something only those who go to camp understand – camp magic!. The best of humanity is felt here. It is my honour and privilege to pay it back and pay it forward to a camp and country that holds a piece of my heart and soul, by leaving a legacy“
Brenda Eng – Volunteer and Legacy Donor
The Enchanted Forest
Dedicate a native Irish tree to someone special
In partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland, this initiative allows you to celebrate loved ones while supporting the lives of children affected by serious illness. Located beside Barretstown’s castle, our forest is home to 5,000 beautiful native trees — each one made possible by the generosity of supporters like you.
It’s a meaningful way to celebrate life’s milestones — from christenings, weddings, to birthdays and anniversaries. Many also choose to honour the memory of a loved one, creating a living tribute that grows and flourishes over the years. Each tree becomes a lasting legacy, a symbol of joy, hope and growth, while helping to restore the lives of children affected by serious illness.
“You might never have imagined that when you so kindly give to help children with cancer and other serious illnesses come to camp for healing, you’re protecting nature and biodiversity in Ireland too.“
Dedicate a tree today and create a lasting legacy
Simply complete the form using the link below. You’ll receive a beautifully presented pack, including a personalised Enchanted Forest Certificate for the recipient. We warmly invite you to visit your dedicated tree during our Open Days and experience the positive impact of your contribution for yourself.
FAQs
Have a question about the Enchanted Forest? Check out our frequently asked questions.
The trees in The Enchanted Forest were planted in conjunction with the Tree Council of Ireland. Trees will be maintained and managed by the Barretstown team.
All reasonable care will be taken to ensure the best care of the trees, but Barretstown cannot be held responsible for damage to trees outside its control. Should something happen to a tree that has been allocated to a person, it will be replaced with a comparable alternative.
The Enchanted Forest will be open to the public each year during Barretstown’s Open Days. Our Open Days take place in July and November each year and details will be available in advance on our website.
Each tree will be allocated a personal number linked to the certificate granted to recipients. Each tree will only be allocated a single number. The trees will be identifiable by a central map indicating numbers but no plaques or other personalisation of the trees will be possible, to avoid damage to the tree.
Receipt of a tree certificate does not imply ownership of the tree itself, the tree cannot be moved or personalised in any way.
Unfortunately, no. The trees are planted by the Barretstown team, as they can only be planted at certain times of the year.
Once the certificate has been issued the purchase is non refundable.
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