CanTeen Ireland is a nation-wide support group for young people who have or have had cancer, and for their brothers, sisters and friends. CanTeen Ireland was set up in 1990 by a group of dedicated health professionals. They are associated with the Irish Cancer Society.

In 1981 CASA was founded by a group of volunteers. Its central purpose is the development of friendships, through social events, for all its members. Today, it still adheres to that same purpose, friendship. Starting from a small number of groups the network has expanded.

The first Irish Centre for Independent Living (CIL) was established in Carmichael House in 1992 by and for people with disabilities, with the main aim of ensuring that people with disabilities achieved Independent living, choice and control over their lives and full participation in society as equal citizens. Since 1992 Center for Independent Living (CIL) Carmichael House has supported development of 24 Centers for Independent Living around Ireland and facilitated a sharing space called CIL Network.

Cuidio means caring support in Irish. They are a voluntary parent-to-parent support group. Their mission of information, education and support encourages a confident, positive approach to parenting, empowering parents to make informed choices about issues from pregnancy right up to adolescence.

Children in Hospital Ireland is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting and ensuring the welfare of all children in hospital and their families. For almost 40 years, the organisation has been directly working with sick children to bring them both fun and support.

The Coeliac Society of Ireland was formed in Dublin in 1970 with its aim to "promote, safeguard and protect the interests of the members in relation to the Coeliac condition". It is a self-help charity set up to promote the interests of Coeliacs in Ireland. It consists mainly of volunteers who are a valuable asset to the society.

Formed in 1995 by parents of children with dyspraxia, the Association aims to raise awareness of dyspraxia in Ireland and create a better understanding of the difficulties children and parents face, ensure adequate resources are available to support the needs of children with dyspraxia.

TENI is a non-profit organisation supporting the transgender community in Ireland in all its variety. Liaising with LGBT and other community organisations in Ireland and Europe, we seek to improve conditions and advance equality for trans people in Ireland through support, education, capacity building and advocacy

The Hope Foundation works to free street children and poor families from lives of pain, abuse and poverty. Their Vision -A world where it should never hurt to be a child.

Huntington's Disease Association Of Ireland aims is to provide specific advice to those who have the disease and their families, provide practical help where possible, foster and promote research, provide up to date information to those interested in Huntington's Disease, avail of every opportunity to highlight the needs of their members through the media, update information regularly, and help establish the true incidence / prevalence of HD in the Republic of Ireland.

The Irish Association for Palliative Care (IAPC), established in 1993, is an all-Ireland body that aims to promote palliative care nationally and internationally through education, publications, representation on national bodies and opportunities for networking.

Irish Fair Trade Network is a small Third World charity based in Dublin. They are active throughout Ireland via their supporter network of dedicated volunteers, involved in the promotion of Fairtrade, the Fairtrade Towns project, and FAIRTRADE Mark products.

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association functions mainly as a support organisation for people who have MND, their carers and families. This work entails home visiting by their MND nurse specialist, financial assistance towards home help and supply of specialised equipment on loan to patients. The association also supports research into the causes and treatment of Motor Neurone Disease.

The Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (ISCC) is a support group for people who suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease, their families and friends. Founded in 1984, they organise public meetings throughout the country at which lectures are given by doctors, gastroenterologists, surgeons and dieticians.

A Little Lifetime Foundation, formerly known as Irish Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Association, has provided information and support to bereaved parents and families since 1983. A Little Lifetime Foundation works with Health Care Professionals and others to develop good practices in the area of Infant death. A Little Lifetime Foundation is a registered charity with support and services provided by volunteers.

MOVE, Men Overcoming Violence, is a structured group work programme for men who are or have been violent in an intimate relationship. The programmes are designed to help the participants take responsibility for their violence and to choose to behave differently in the future.

National Federation of Pensioners Association is a representative body for pensioners' organisations. It aims to protect and promote the interests of pensioners and retired persons with regard to social welfare, health, superannuation, taxation and related matters. It also aims to co-ordinate the work of affiliated associations in matters of general application to pensioners and retired persons.

The Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland was originally known as P.H.O.N.E., which stands for Patients and Helpers of Neurofibromatosis. The association was subsequently renamed The Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland. It is a mutual support group with the primary aim of informing suffers and their families of the disorder and letting them know they are not alone with their problem.

For over twenty years, Parentline has provided a completely confidential helpline for parents and guardians. They offer support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. Parentline facilitators receive extensive training before going on the lines. They are non-judgemental and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the wide range of problems parents encounter. They will listen and guide parents to help them find the answers they seek.

The mission of the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association is to raise awareness and understanding of Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) and to improve the choice and quality of care, education and support for persons with PWS.

The Irish Lifesaving Foundation is a charity dedicated to reducing the number of drowning deaths, worldwide. The Foundation is registered as a charity in Dublin, Ireland (CRY 15102) and it is a not for profit company (CHO 368309) limited by guarantee.

As the National Volunteer Development Agency, Volunteer Ireland is a peak body for all organisations involving volunteers in their work and a representative voice for volunteering in Ireland. They are an independent membership-based organisation that inspires, promotes, supports and celebrates voluntary activity in Ireland as a way of strengthening participative democracy and building social capital. In addition to their remit within Ireland, they support the work of Irish-based overseas development agencies that involve volunteers in their work through a number of initiatives.