Applegreen partners with Jigsaw

Applegreen partners with Jigsaw to support young people in communities nationwide.

Partnership Commits to Raise At Least €1 Million Over Three Years

In 2025, Jigsaw had the highest ever number of referrals to its services around Ireland with over 11,000 young people referred to for support, an increase of 23% on the previous year, which reflects the youth mental health crisis that exists in Ireland today.

Through the new partnership, Applegreen will support Jigsaw’s work in providing early intervention mental health services for children and young people aged 12–25 years, helping them cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation.

Over one million people visit Applegreen sites across Ireland every week and a key fundraising element of the partnership will see 1c on every instore transaction being deducted at the till and donated by Applegreen to Jigsaw, and this donation will double to 2c cent per instore transaction for the month of February to kick off the partnership.

The company aims to raise at least €1 million for Jigsaw through not only this transaction donation mechanism, but also multiple sponsored events and customers donations over the three years. Applegreen will also support with a heavyweight awareness campaign as well as organising other fundraising events and activities throughout the partnership.

Since the Applegreen Charitable Fund began in 2009, the company has raised almost €8 million for charities across Ireland. Most recently, it raised almost €2.3 million for Barretstown from 2022 to 2025, more than doubling the original target.

Seamus Stapleton, Applegreen Ireland Managing Director said:

“Our colleagues made it clear that youth mental health matters deeply to them. Jigsaw’s mission, national reach and commitment to accessible, early support closely align with Applegreen’s focus on community wellbeing. Partnering with Jigsaw allows us to support young people across Ireland in a meaningful and impactful way in local communities. Also, we are delighted that our colleagues working in our sites across Ireland, over 50% of whom are under 25 years of age, will also be directly offered support from the service that the Jigsaw provides.”

Youth mental health has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing families and communities across Ireland. There was a 23% increase in demand for Jigsaw’s services in 2025 which reflects the youth mental health crisis that exists. During a nationwide review of potential charity partners, colleagues across Applegreen’s stores and head office strongly expressed a desire to support young people’s mental health, recognising the impact these challenges can have within families, communities and everyday customer interactions.

Dr. Joseph Duffy, Jigsaw CEO said:

“Jigsaw is delighted to partner with Applegreen, as it brings together a shared belief that communities thrive when we look out for one another. This partnership will help us reach more children and young people across Ireland at a time when demand for mental health supports continues to surge. When our young people struggle, our families struggle; and by working together with Applegreen colleagues, suppliers and customers, we can ensure that more families have access to the vital help they need, when it matters most. This partnership is rooted in a shared belief that real change happens when organisations come together with passion and purpose. Everyone at Jigsaw cannot wait to get started.”

Applegreen is one of Ireland’s leading retail hospitality brands, operating almost 200 locations and employing more than 3,000 people nationwide. Applegreen also has a significant business overseas, with a total network that comprises 750 branded food offerings, 435 sites and 16,900 employees.

Through the Applegreen Charitable Fund, the company has supported national and local charities for more than 15 years, raising almost €8 million for Irish charities since 2009. This long-standing commitment to giving back reflects Applegreen’s belief in strengthening the communities where its colleagues and customers live and work.

The partnership with Jigsaw marks the next chapter in Applegreen’s charitable journey, with both organisations united by a shared goal: supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and building stronger, more resilient communities across Ireland.