Donate to Ruhama
It’s quick and easy to make a donation to Ruhama.
This donation will go directly to our frontline services for women affected by prostitution and sex trafficking in Ireland.
Donate by post
Post your cheque or money order (made payable to Ruhama) to: Ruhama, 30/31 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 EC96.
Please include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address to receive a receipt from us and an acknowledgement of our thanks.
Donate by bank
You can lodge your donation directly into Ruhama’s bank account at any bank.
Email admin@ruhama.ie to request our bank account details or call us on 01 836 0292 and we’ll help you organise a transfer.
Donate on Facebook
Donate straight to us on Facebook via your account. It’s easy, secure and takes seconds.
Text to Donate
One of the easiest ways to donate to us is by text. Text RUHAMA to 50300 to donate €4.
Terms and Conditions:
- 90% of your donation goes to Ruhama across most network operators
- Some operators apply VAT which means that a minimum of €3.25 will go to Ruhama
- Pay as You Go: The donation amount is taken from your credit when you receive your receipt message
- Bill Pay: The donation amount will be added to your bill: Some networks may charge €4 donations in two separate transactions, meaning it will appear on your bill as two charges of €2.00
- Text donations can only be made from an individual number once a day. Multiple donations on the same day will not go through and you will not be charged
Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 0766805278.
In Person
If you would like to make a donation in person, come visit our offices.
Our address is Ruhama, 30/31 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 and we’re open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm. Find us here.
We’re committed to our supporters and making sure they’re fully informed and on board when it comes to donations and fundraising.
Download our Donor Charter for more or read our Fundraising Policy.
Got feedback for us? Read our Handling Feedback and Complaints Policy to get in touch.
How your donations are used
Find out more about how Ruhama use your donation right here.
Ruhama can claim a 45% tax refund on donations over €250. Give again – at no cost to you.
Since 2013, donations of €250 or more are eligible for a tax refund of 45% for both PAYE taxpayers and the Self-Assessed. That means that your donation of €250 is worth €362 to Ruhama and will go even further in our frontline work with women affected by prostitution.
How it works:
- You must have donated €250 or more to Ruhama within one year and in the last 4 years
- This can be through a one-off donation or regular direct debit donations. For example, a monthly DD of €21 for 12 months totals €252. This qualifies for a tax refund of €113.40
- You must have paid adequate income tax/capital gains tax for that year and live in Ireland
- The refund is worth 45% of the original donation. This equates to a further €112 on top of a €250 donation, €224 on top of a €500 donation, €448 on top of a €1,000 donation and so on.
All we need is your PPS number and your signature. We commit to retaining this information securely and only for the purpose of claiming tax refunds on your donations..
How to do it:
Complete a CHY3 Enduring Certificate and return it to us at Ruhama, 30/31 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02EC96. This form is valid for 5 years from the date of signing. If you make another donation of €250 or more to us during this period, we won’t need to ask you to complete another form and we can claim tax relief on your donations. This does not commit you to future donations, but it helps us to cut down on administrative costs.
If you prefer, you can complete a CHY4 Annual Certificate for one year at a time.
If you have questions about the Charity Tax Relief scheme, call Meredith Meagher on 01 836 0292 or email meredith@ruhama.ie for assistance. For more information, visit here.
Text REACH to 50100 for FREE, and get FREE confidential support. Or call us on 01 836 0292 today.