- 1 comprehensive online platform providing: Live chat, Group chat, Information and advice, E-learning and self-help tools
- 12 national and international events attended, where we presented findings from our research
- 14 community-based services offering in-person mental health support across Ireland
- 110 schools across Ireland completed One Good School™, our mental health initiative for post-primary schools, which concluded in May 2024
- Ongoing delivery of workshops and education programmes to young people, parents, and communities.
Jigsaw annual report 2024
Jigsaw annual report 2024
Our vision
An Ireland where every young person‘s mental health is valued and supported.
Opening messages
Dr Jacinta Stewart
Chairperson
As Chair of Jigsaw, I am honoured to present our Annual Report for 2024. The past twelve months have been a period of great challenge and profound change—not only for the young people we support, but for society at large. As the impact of global instability continues to be felt, the mental health needs of our young people have never been more urgent and demand for our services across Ireland continues to remain high.
Yet, despite the challenges presented, innovation has been at the heart of our response to the evolving needs of young people.
Our mission remains as clear and steadfast as ever: to ensure that every young person in Ireland has access to the mental health support they need, when they need it. In an era where young people face unprecedented pressures, Jigsaw has continued to adapt and evolve to meet these challenges head-on.
Dr Joseph Duffy
Chief Executive Officer
I believe it fair to assert that the past year for Jigsaw, for young people and for those that support them has been mixed. In Jigsaw, while we celebrated some real successes and drove positive change; we have also faced a significant number of challenges - managing demand, securing sufficient funding and many more. Like all organisations we have been monitoring growing global instability with some concern. Indeed, for those we support, the world is an increasingly unsettling place.
Jigsaw’s 2024 Annual Report serves to highlight the ups and downs we experienced as a charity in the youth mental health sector over the past year.
The early months of 2024 were particularly tough, when we were faced with a number of significant funding challenges. With increasing levels of demand for our services, came decreased levels of funding and capacity across our local services and national o ce. Funding for our work across the Further and Higher Education sector ceased, and di cult decisions had to be made. Yet, with the commitment of a passionate workforce, the dedication of our board and the senior management team, we made the necessary changes to manage costs, and control organisational risks, all while trying to have the least impact on direct services for young people. I cannot thank our teams enough for their e ort, dedication and often sacrifice made during this period.
Síofra McCrum
Jigsaw National Youth Intern summer 2024
To be a part of a vibrant group of young people who are passionate about advocating for real change is a privilege and truly inspiring.
Volunteering as a Jigsaw youth advocate has allowed me to contribute my voice to meaningful research and initiatives to improve youth mental health in Ireland. Over the past year, I had the privilege of advocating with my peers on key issues which impact our mental health.
I was grateful for the opportunity to work as an intern in Jigsaw’s national o ce, collaborating on various projects across di erent departments. I contributed to meaningful media campaigns, speaking on my experiences as a youth advocate, the work of Jigsaw, and the issues that a ect young people’s mental health in Ireland today. I was involved in conversations on developing Jigsaw’s work in the community and around equality, diversity and inclusion. It was an honour to contribute my voice and hear the voices of my fellow youth advocates in these discussions about Jigsaw’s work on a national level.
How we helped in 2024
310,102
Visits to jigsaw.ie, seeking information, advice, live chat and more
62,235
Clinial contacts delivered
6,238
People took part in our workshops and training courses
Neart!
In autumn 2024, Jigsaw was announced as the successful bidder to deliver Neart – a programme of mental health and wellbeing supports and training for post-primary schools, inpartnership with NEPS / Department of Education and Youth.
How we raised money
€16,873,969 total income
- €2,187,572 donations income
Income raised from donations from the general public, national and local events, community activities, trusts and grants and corporate support - €14,624,706 charitable activities
Includes a national service level agreement with the HSE (Mental Health), and a local service level agreement with the HSE CHW in Galway
How we spent our money
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€16,863,422 was our total expenditure for 2024
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€13,588,392 was spent on providing our services and supports
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€674,220 was spent on raising funds