Cork-based Folláin donates €25k to Simon

Cork-based preserve company, Folláin, has marked three years of partnered seasonal fundraising by donating a further €25,000 to the Simon Community.

The company, which announced the success of the 2024 #GiftOfHome campaign recently, said that this year’s donation brings the total amount raised for the charity, to date, to €58,000.

Folláin further stated that this year’s donation exceeds previous years’ and has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting frontline efforts to combat homelessness in Ireland.

“Christmas is all about giving,” said Mícheál Ó Lionáird, second-generation Folláin family member.

“At Folláin, home has always been at the heart of what we do—from our family kitchen to the tables of our customers across Ireland.

“As we close the chapter on another festive season, we are immensely proud to have continued to improve our support for Simon Communities, helping to provide warmth, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

“Now in our third year, the campaign has truly become a Folláin Christmas tradition—one that our customers embrace with open hearts.” 

Due to the ongoing success of the campaign and a growing desire to support Simon Communities outside of the Christmas period, Folláin is now expanding its initiative beyond the festive season.

Starting this year, a donation button has been added to Folláin’s website, giving customers the opportunity to continue supporting Simon Communities all year round. 

In addition, for every euro donated by a customer, Folláin will match the donation—doubling the impact of each contribution.

The funds raised will provide vital support to the thousands of people currently experiencing homelessness in Ireland, highlighting the urgent need to support frontline organisations like Simon Communities.

Interim executive director of the Simon Communities of Ireland, Tony Geoghegan said: “We are hugely grateful for Folláin’s continued support, which makes a real difference in the Simon Community’s work in supporting people out of homelessness.

“It’s fantastic to see this partnership grow beyond the Christmas season, ensuring that help is available when it’s needed most.”