Over €120,000 raised for young people’s mental health with Applegreen

Over the three days of the May bank holiday weekend, an incredible €123,764 was raised in support of Jigsaw’s work with young people across Ireland. Across more than 200 Applegreen service stations nationwide, customers were invited to make a simple €2 donation at the till—and the response was extraordinary.

More than 60,000 Applegreen customers said “yes”.

Each of those moments, each conversation, each decision to give, came together to create something truly powerful: a nationwide show of support for young people’s mental health.

This campaign was made possible by the dedication and enthusiasm of Applegreen teams across the country. By taking the time to ask customers to support Jigsaw, they played a vital role in helping thousands of people take a small action that adds up to a lasting impact.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to every Applegreen team member who asked the question—and to every customer who chose to say “yes.”

Because behind this remarkable total is something even more important – the difference it will make.

Every euro raised will help Jigsaw continue to provide free, accessible mental health support for children and young people across Ireland. It means more young people can access early support, find a safe space to talk, and get help at the moment they need it most.

Justin McDermott, Fundraising Manager at Jigsaw, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to every single person who contributed over the weekend – whether that was an Applegreen team member starting a conversation at the till or a customer choosing to donate. What’s so powerful about this campaign is how those small moments come together to create something really meaningful. This level of support will help ensure more young people across Ireland can access the mental health support they need, when they need it most. It’s a brilliant example of what can be achieved when communities come together behind a shared cause.”

This is just the beginning of our partnership with Applegreen, and this first campaign has shown what’s possible when people come together with a shared purpose.

Thank you for helping us be there for young people across Ireland—when it matters most.