As part of the arrangement, and to help support activities and initiatives taking place at Barretstown - as well as the ongoing maintenance of the grounds and surroundings - Homevalue will provide improved access to tools, hardware, and materials through its regional stores and 140,000 sq. ft. purpose-built warehouse in Dublin.
Speaking about the charity partnership, Paul Candon, CEO of United Hardware, trading as Homevalue, said: “We’re delighted to announce Barretstown as our charity partner for 2025. We’re highly supportive of Barretstown and their work supporting children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. We’re very excited by this partnership and looking forward to undertaking the various fundraising initiatives locally, and getting our stores involved.
Although located in Barretstown, Co Kildare, the organisation has had an impact in communities throughout Ireland and all over the world with the selfless work done by over 2,500 volunteers supporting the dedicated and incredible staff teams. At Homevalue, we’re proud to support organisations like Barretstown in their work, and we hope to contribute meaningfully to their goals and objectives in 2025.”
Dee Ahearn, CEO of Barretstown said: “We are extremely grateful to have been selected by United Hardware as their new charity partner. To have the support of United Hardware, its members and its network of stores behind us here at Barretstown is incredible. This partnership will help us to ensure that we can continue to serve children and families from across Ireland.
Since 1994, Barretstown has served over 125,000 campers and this year alone, we will serve a further 26,000 campers. As a charity we depend on partnerships with companies like United Hardware. Their donations and fundraising efforts make it possible for us to reach our goals and so we are incredibly excited to be embarking on this new partnership.
Barretstown is very proud to have been chosen as the new charity partner for United Hardware and on behalf of all the children and families we serve, we would like to extend a huge Barretstown ‘thank you’ and we look forward to a long and successful partnership together.”
Local Activation: Finally, throughout 2025, Homevalue will be fundraising for Barretstown through the activation of their 90 stores, with staff participating in a number of fundraising initiatives organised at a national and local level. Local stores will host their own ‘fundraising challenges’ as well as participation