Applegreen Charitable Fund
The charitable fund was set up in 2009 and consists of employees from all areas of the business. The charitable fund is designed to support the communities in which Applegreen operates and is very much embedded into the Applegreen culture, and employee engagement is a huge part of the Applegreen ethos. Throughout the year, employees at head office and at stores organise events to raise awareness for our charity partner through volunteering and fundraising activities, including static cycles, fun runs, hikes and marathons.
Volunteering Days
Give Back
Fundraising Activities
You Buy We Give
Did you know? Every time you make a shop and fuel or a shop-only purchase, in Applegreen in Ireland, we donate 1c to the Applegreen Charitable Fund on your behalf
Jigsaw: 2026–2028
We have committed to raise at least €1 million in funds for Jigsaw over this three-year period and will also work to highlight Jigsaw’s vital work across its store network in Ireland.
In 2025, Jigsaw had the highest ever number of referrals to its services around Ireland with over 11,000 young people referred to for support, an increase of 23% on the previous year, which reflects the youth mental health crisis that exists in Ireland today.
Through the new partnership, we will support Jigsaw’s work in providing early intervention mental health services for children and young people aged 12–25 years, helping them cope with challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation.
The company aims to raise at least €1 million for Jigsaw through not only this transaction donation mechanism, but also multiple sponsored events and customers donations over the three years. We will also support with a heavyweight awareness campaign as well as organising other fundraising events and activities throughout the partnership.
Our colleagues made it clear that youth mental health matters deeply to them. Jigsaw’s mission, national reach and commitment to accessible, early support closely align with our focus on community wellbeing. Partnering with Jigsaw allows us to support young people across Ireland in a meaningful and impactful way in local communities. Also, we are delighted that our colleagues working in our sites across Ireland, over 50% of whom are under 25 years of age, may gain access to the range of supports that Jigsaw provides.
The partnership with Jigsaw marks the next chapter in our charitable journey, with both organisations united by a shared goal: supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and building stronger, more resilient communities across Ireland.
In The News
Applegreen partners with Jigsaw - The national charity for youth mental health
In February 2026, we appointed Jigsaw, the national charity for youth mental health as its official charity partner for the years (2026–2028), reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting communities across Ireland.
Applegreen donates over €5 million to Irish charities
Since 2009, we have raised over €5 million for children and adult services in Ireland. The funds raised by Applegreen staff and customers have a huge impact on each of our charity partners and the wider community. Thank you to all our customers and colleagues for your continued support throughout the year and for helping us raise an incredible €5 million for our charity partners.
Band together for Barretstown!
‘Bands for Barretstown’, is a nationwide fundraising campaign with all proceeds going directly to Barretstown. A variety of coloured wrist bands will be on sale in Applegreen stores nationwide from Monday, 21st of August to Sunday, 27th August. Available to purchase at the till point for €2, with donations also accepted throughout the week.
Awards
- 2017 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards – Partnership with a Charity (Winner)
Philanthropist of the Year with Community Foundation for Ireland - 2018 Chambers Ireland CSR Awards – Partnership with a Charity (Shortlisted)
- 2020 LAMA All Ireland Community & Council Awards - Best CSR Community Programme
- 2022 HR Champion Awards – Best CSR Strategy for the Applegreen Blossom Fund
- 2022 Sustainable Business Impact Awards – Community Programme (Shortlisted)