Other Ways to Give
Acquiring a brain injury is an utterly life-changing event for the person impacted and for their family. At pivotal moments in your life, you have the opportunity to rebuild theirs. We are incredibly grateful to those who choose to remember Acquired Brain Injury Ireland at a time of loss, or at a time of coming-together. Your generosity will make an extraordinary difference long into the future.
In Memory Gifts
When you make a donation in memory of someone, you are honouring them long into the future.
Through your generosity and In Memory Gift, a brain injury survivor can learn to walk again and regain their independence. A brain injury survivor could return to work or education and rebuild their career. Families of brain injury survivors could have a place to turn to for support and guidance.
- You can make your In Memory Gift online
- Reach our team to make your gift over the phone: +353 1 280 4164 (dial option 2)
- You can send a cheque by post to:
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, 2nd Floor, Block A, Century House, 100 George’s Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 R2V3
If you would like us to notify any person(s) that a donation has been made in honour of their loved one, please email our team at fundraising@abiireland.ie.
Leave a gift in your will
Providing a Brain Injury Survivor with a second chance can be your legacy.
52 people acquire a brain injury every day. 52 families’ lives are changed forever.
Ensuring that our team can be here to support these brain injury survivors and their families to rebuild their lives can be your legacy, if you choose to remember Acquired Brain Injury Ireland in your will.
Any sum of money – even a small percentage – can help families whose lives have been shattered by brain injury.
If you would like to learn more about remembering Acquired Brain Injury Ireland in your will, please email our team at fundraising@abiireland.ie for your free ‘Gift in Wills’ guide.
Tax Efficient Giving
You can give extra funding to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, without donating any additional money! If you have donated to us within the last four years, more funds can be sent to support brain injury survivors and their families with just a simple signature.
Tax back criteria
When you give €250 or more in one year, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland can claim an extra 45% in tax back on your generous donations. That’s a minimum of €112.33 in additional vital funds to aid our work with brain injury survivors. All you need to do is sign and return a Taxback Form so we can unlock these funds.
For Acquired Brain Injury Ireland to claim tax back on your donations, you must have:
- Donated €250 or more to our organisation in one year (January to December), within the last four years.
- Paid tax (PAYE or self-assessed) for the relevant year(s).
- Donated yourself directly, rather than by sponsoring a friend or taking part in a raffle or collection.
Tax Back Scheme
All taxpayers (PAYE and Self-assessed) are now eligible for this tax back scheme. One form will now cover you for five years. One standard tax rate applies for everyone.
Wedding Favours
We are indebted to those who choose to donate to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland in lieu of traditional wedding favours. As you start your life as a married couple, you can take great comfort in knowing that you are helping brain injury survivors and their families to rebuild their lives.
Your guests are sure to appreciate your kind gesture. With 52 people acquiring a brain injury every day, it is likely that someone invited to celebrate with you has been personally affected by brain injury. In return for your special donation, we will provide tent cards to display in whatever way you choose.
A suggested minimum donation is €250. We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances and wedding budget are different, and any donation you wish to make will create a life-changing difference to brain injury survivors.
To organise wedding favours for your big day, please phone our team on +353 1 240 4164 (dial option 2) or email us at fundraising@abiireland.ie with the following information:
- Your full name and address
- A contact number
- The date of your wedding day
- Quantity of tent cards you require
You can also make your donation while speaking to a member of our team. Thank you for your kindness at this incredibly special time of your life.
Donation Enquiries
Our dedicated team is on hand to answer all the questions you might have about making your donation to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. We’re available to talk to you by phone 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday at +353 1 240 4164 (dial option 2). You can also send us an email any time.
