How Many People Did We Support In 2014?

With 1 in 3 people affected by Cancer in Ireland, the demand on our services is increasing each year.  As an organisation who receives less than 20% state funding, fundraising is required to keep Purple House open.

Thanks to our amazing supporters and fundraisers, we were able to provide the following services in 2014:

No. of clients using the service in 2014: 2,033 people

Counselling: 359 Individual Sessions

Drop-In Support Services: 2,246 Individual Sessions

Benefits & Entitlements Clinics: 103 Individual Sessions

Men’s Garden Project: 241 Individual Sessions

Go For Life Older Persons Support: 81 Individual Sessions

Mindfulness: 41 Individual Sessions

Relaxation: 198 Individual Sessions

Complimentary Therapies: 392 Individual Sessions

Swimming: 28 Individual Sessions

Social Outings: 189 People Availed

Arts Class: 269 Individual Sessions

Telephone Support Contacts: 2,033 Calls
Hospital transport trips: 409 Trips

New Clients in 2014: 220