Children’s charity faces financial battle due to Covid-19

Carmel Doyle, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation, with copies of "What does Santa do when it's not Christmas?" produced to raise funds for the charity. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

A charity which helps children with highly complex and life-limiting conditions has been fighting a different battle this year, as it faces a financial hole of more than €300,000.

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation funds and provides home nursing care to 377 children, from birth to five years of age.