Welcome
Welcome to the Sacred Heart Benevolent Fund Website!
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We at the Sacred Heart Benevolent Fund extend our warmest wishes for a healthy and Year to all Sacred Heart Past Pupils. Our mission remains steadfast: to support our community through these challenging times with financial aid, guidance, and friendship.
Our Commitment to You
Our FREE Counselling Service continues to be a cornerstone of our support, offering a non-judgmental space for those facing difficult times. Whether you need mental health support, practical assistance, financial planning, or financial aid, we are here to help you find the silver lining in any situation. Let us be your beacon of hope and light during challenging moments.
How to Reach Us
If you need assistance, please contact Rosalie Crimmins, at ppbenevolentfund@gmail.com or call 0863332722. Rest assured, all communication is confidential and handled with the utmost care.
Achievements and Gratitude
In 2024, we proudly provided grants totaling €185,000 to past pupils aged 19 to 70. This was made possible by funds raised through various events such as MAPPA’s Shelbourne Lunch Raffle, which alone brought in over €40k, and other activities like the Summer Entertaining Evening, the Bridge Morning, the Golf Outing, and the Mini Marathon 10k.
Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has supported these events and initiatives. Your contributions have made a real difference, allowing us to assist more individuals each year. With the current economic climate, the need for support has increased dramatically, and your continued generosity is invaluable.
Thank You for Making a Difference
We have received numerous messages of gratitude from those we have helped, expressing how your kindness has brought joy and relief to their lives. On behalf of all those we assist, thank you for your compassion and support.
Warm regards,
Phoebe, Pippa and The entire Benevolent Fund Committee
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To let you know how much this means, here are a few comments we received recently:
” You are angels - I am so grateful I could cry”
”I was heading out to do my shopping and checked my bank account to see how much I could actually afford and I see the Benevolent Fund had stepped in once again and lifted an enormous weight from my shoulders. Thank you so much”
”I was so relieved to make the appointment with my dentist to get my dentures repaired after struggling for 6 months with the broken ones, Now I can smile again without embarrassment. I am so grateful”
”I was so pleased to be able to afford to send my children to summer camp thanks to your kind donation. After seeing their father suffer over the last few months with cancer, it was so nice to see them happy and smiling again. You have no idea how much this means.”
Read our Blog
We understand that while often people come to us for financial assistance, there are many others who need alternative forms of support for their personal wellbeing and it can be hard to know where to start or how to find a trusted advisor. We were delighted to introduce our free Counselling Service this year. All Sacred Heart Past Pupils and their families can now access therapy, funded by the Benevolent Fund. If you know anyone who could benefit from this service, please let them know. It can be difficult for us to reach those in need and we rely on the network to spread the word. All is done in complete confidentiality. For more information click HERE
Galvo in Belvo!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Old Belvedere Rugby Club for an evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and community spirit alongside the phenomenal Rachel Galvan! Your enthusiastic participation and generous support helped us raise an incredible €7,000 for The Sacred Heart Benevolent Fund.
Taboo Topics, Tremendous Laughs
Rachel captivated the audience with her fearless humor, tackling taboo topics such as sex education, periods, religion and Child of Mary, and even the roles of girls in life, school, college, and accountancy practices. She also shared hilarious insights into the lives of rugby players' wives, with one in the room adding to the fun! Rachel proved that being funny as a girl is not just possible, but downright fantastic, receiving a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of her performance.
A special shout-out to Drumshambo for their delightful Sausage Tree Cosmo Cocktails, which added an extra splash of flavor to our night.
Thank you once again for your incredible support and for making this event a remarkable success. We couldn't have done it without you! Stay tuned for more exciting events in the future.
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Thank you for your support! 💙
WHAT WE DO –
The Sacred Heart Benevolent Fund is a confidential support network of former pupils of the Sacred Heart
HOW YOU CAN HELP -
If you know a Past Pupil who needs a little kindness right now, tell them about our Grant Service and Support.
FUNDRAISING –
Without raising funds we could not help the Past Pupils in need - perhaps there is some thing you could do to raise some money.