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We are delighted to announce that Leinster Rugby has named Jigsaw as its latest charity partner for the month of December as part of the Charity Affiliate Programme.

Jigsaw were nominated by the Official Leinster Supporters Club (the OLSC) and will work with the OLSC across the whole season with the OLSC planning a number of fundraising initiatives to help the charity.

In attendance at the launch in Old Belvedere RFC were a number of Leinster Rugby players, as well as representatives from Jigsaw and the OLSC.

Welcoming the news of the partnership Mike Mansfield, Director of Fundraising and Communications with Jigsaw, said

Jigsaw is thrilled to have won the Large Not-For-Profit category at this year’s Published Accounts Awards are the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.

Jigsaw was one of 30 organisations to receive 2022’s European Citizen’s Prize in Brussels this week.

On Monday, 17 October 2022, Jigsaw’s Youth Advocates and management team were joined by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to officially open its new service in Wicklow.

Thousands more young people are seeking mental health support in the wake of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.

July is Disability Pride month. It’s an important time to celebrate individuality and to stress the importance of making our society more inclusive and accessible. 

We asked our Youth Advocates the question, “What does Disability Pride mean to you?”

Here are their answers:

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw in Cork on Saturday, 9th July.

As part of the visit, An Taoiseach heard about the work of Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw’s plans for improved youth mental health services in Cork.

Mary Clare Douglas is our Clinical Online Services Manager and we recently caught up with her to talk about Jigsaw’s online services and the difference they are making for young people.

The award specifically recognises the Jigsaw team’s agile response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a short space of time, we were able to continue to offer direct support to young people through a range of online services.

This prize is a reflection of the genuine commitment of all our staff. Their tireless work during the pandemic and beyond continues to support Ireland’s young people, and the communities where they live, work, learn and play. We want to thank each and every one of you.

Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO said: