Jack & Jill Foundation make urgent appeal amid ‘bleak’ finances

Joan Johnston, son Leo (aged 2) and Jack & Jill Liaison Nurse Caroline Thomas

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has issued what it called an “SOS appeal for donations” as it faces a gaping €500,000 hole in its finances.

The charity said its current financial outlook is ‘bleak’ as it struggles to provide for the 340 children and families under its care.