Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly launches Purple House 2022 Annual Report
822 Families Received Support from Purple House in 2022, an increase of 37% on the previous year
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly visited Purple House on Wednesday to launch the organisation’s 2022 Annual Report.
The launch took place in the charity’s flagship premises on Duncairn Terrace in Bray and coincided with Childhood Bereavement Awareness Week.
The report states that in 2022, a total of 822 families availed of Purple House’s various cancer services, including counselling, cancer rehab physiotherapy, survivorship programmes, support groups, wellness programmes, hospital transport, complementary therapies, with a further 629 families availing of the telephone support line.
527 individuals benefited from 4,950 program sessions, surpassing their target of 500 individuals availing of programs.
Purple House’s child and family services have witnessed substantial growth, and the organisation aspires to further expand this vital service.
In 2022, 297 new clients contacted the organisation for support, exceeding their goal of 260 new clients, and we are delighted to have extended our support to each and every one of them.
Purple House clients in 2022 resided in the following counties: Wicklow, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wexford and Tipperary.
Last year, the organisation witnessed a remarkable 37% increase in the utilization of core services by an expanding client base.
Conor O’Leary, Director of Operations at Purple House says
‘This year, Purple House proudly celebrated 33 years of providing vital community-based Cancer Support Services. This remarkable milestone stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of our exceptional staff and volunteers, who consistently go above and beyond to support countless individuals seeking our assistance in various ways.
In 2022, 25% of our income was derived from our annual HSE grant, while the remaining 75% arose from fundraising events, donations, and project-based grants.
Without the unwavering support of our community, the essence of Purple House would cease to exist.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the countless donors, friends, and supporters who keep the doors of Purple House open, enabling us to make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.’
About Purple House Cancer Support
Purple House Cancer Support is to the forefront in providing a range of professional support services to people of all ages affected by Cancer in Ireland.
Our aim is to help rebuild the lives of families affected by Cancer. Purple House is at the heart of the community.
Founded in 1990, Purple House was the first Community based Cancer Support Centre in Ireland
- The main hub of Purple House is our Cancer Support Centre which is based at 2 Duncairn Tce, Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
- A virtual Centre ‘Purple House @ Home’ is where all of our services and programmes are available nationwide remotely from the comfort of your own home, hospital or care setting.
The professional services on offer include counselling, complimentary therapies, bereavement counselling, services for children & young adults including play therapy, creative arts and one to one support, CLIMB programme for children, camps & workshops for children, hospital transport, survivorship programmes, support groups, cancer rehab gym physiotherapy service, health awareness programmes, citizen information advice, Food Cloud meal distribution, Purple House Choir, classes in Yoga and Mindfulness, plus much more.
Purple House is a community based registered charity and works in partnership with the HSE, the National Cancer Control Programme and other related agencies.
For a full list of services please visit www.purplehouse.ie
Purple House is at the heart of the community.
