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Your support can change lives.

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre relies on the generosity and support of donors, fundraisers, corporate partners, and volunteers to keep our doors open and provide essential services to the most vulnerable in our community. Will you join our mission to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people and ensure they are safe, seen, and celebrated?

Ways to support Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre

Make a donation

Whether once-off or recurring, giving online is the easiest and quickest way to make a difference. Click here to make a donation and to learn more about the impact of your gift.

Fundraise with us

Fundraising is a lifeline for our Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. By choosing to fundraise for your LGBTQ+ centre, you become an advocate and help us make a real difference.

There are many ways to organise a fundraiser and raise money for us. Whether you want to go it alone or do something with your family, friends, or work, the most important thing you need is the motivation to change lives.

Request our fundraising toolkit for everything you need to get started. It includes helpful tips, creative ideas, templates, and guidelines to help you succeed.

Corporate partnerships

We are proud to connect with organisations committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. You can be a champion for Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre by contributing to our work and furthering our mission.

A partnership with Outhouse is about working together with you and your employees to foster a mutually beneficial relationship. We offer a variety of partnership opportunities with benefits designed to build community within companies, meet philanthropic and CSR goals, boost employee engagement, drive marketing objectives, and align on shared values.

The work we do wouldn’t be possible without the meaningful partnership and collaboration of our corporate partners. To learn more about our partnership opportunities, get in touch with John at john@outhouse.ie.

Leave a legacy

A gift in your will leaves behind a legacy that will make a lasting impact on countless LGBTQ+ people’s lives. Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre has been supporting the LGBTQ+ community since 1996, and we will continue to do all we can to fight and care for our community. We want to make sure that everyone has the ability to safeguard the future for people they love, the community they helped build, and the values they hold close to their heart. Deciding to leave a gift in your will is an incredible way to invest in championing LGBTQ+ rights and equity for decades to come. Estate planning can seem overwhelming, but it’s of particular importance for LGBTQ+ people, where the lack of a plan–or an incomplete one–can be used to deprioritise our chosen families and charitable intentions. Writing a will is an act of thoughtfulness for the people and communities we love.

Once family and friends have been looked after and all other important personal decisions have been made, please remember Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. A gift, no matter the size, can help ensure your values and beliefs for our community live on for future generations.

For more information or to speak to us (in total confidence and without obligation) about the possibilities of leaving a legacy to Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, please contact John on (01) 873 4999 or by email at john@outhouse.ie. You are also welcome to visit us at our centre to get a better understanding of our work and the impact it has.

Volunteer with us

We can work together to make a difference.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. We count on our generous community members year-round to help support and uplift our work and programmes.

Benefits of volunteering

Experience

This is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience to improve your CV and career prospects.

Connection

Become part of an incredible team of like-minded and enthusiastic people, and strengthen your connection with the community.

Fulfilment

Explore your passions and interests by doing meaningful work that will positively impact the LGBTQ+ community.

Getting involved

We are dedicated to making your volunteering experience with Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre truly fulfilling. Ensuring that our volunteers receive comprehensive training and ongoing support in their roles is a top priority for us. Please review the information below to learn more about what’s required.

Most of our volunteer positions involve interacting with our patrons and providing support for them. Whether it’s working in the Outhouse Café, facilitating our social groups, supporting our events, or organising fundraisers, our volunteers are an essential part of the work that we do.

Our team is small but mighty, so we only have the capacity to offer a handful of volunteer positions at any given time. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us who can commit to at least 3.5 hours a week for six months.

Learn more about the process and get started on an application today!

  1. Submit an application: Tell us more about yourself by answering the questions in our application form  Our application window is currently closed, but please check back again soon
  2. You’ll get a response from us: – A member of our team will reach out to you about potential next steps. Sometimes, they schedule an interview or phone call to ask follow-up questions about your application. Due to the constraints of being a small team and the high volume of applications received, this process may take a few weeks. 
  3. Background check: – All applicants must undergo a background check to ensure the safety of the people we serve.
  4. Sign & submit forms: – All volunteer applicants will need to review and sign the volunteer contract.
  5. Training: – Once all the necessary steps have been completed, the last step will be to attend our volunteer training. Additional virtual or in-person training and certifications may be required for some positions.

Other ways to give

Your support can make a real difference. Check out the options below for some of the many ways that you can make a difference.

When you purchase a drink or tasty treat from the Outhouse Café, you are helping to provide life-saving services to the LGBTQ+ community in Dublin. All proceeds from our café go right back into our charitable mission. So why not pop in today?

Is your birthday coming up? Consider hosting a birthday fundraiser on your Facebook page to celebrate and ask your friends and family to donate to a cause that matters to you. Learn more here.

Celebrate the life of a loved one by making a donation in their honour. Contact John at john@outhouse.ie – if you wish, we can send the family a letter to notify them that you have made a donation in honour or memory.

By supporting our campaigns and participating in events at Outhouse, you can help raise awareness and increase support for our mission. Subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all our activities.

You are always welcome to visit our centre to make a donation in person and see the great work that we do. Just ask our team at reception how you can donate.

If you see any of our Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre collection boxes in shops and public spaces, please consider donating. You can donate cash, tap to donate, or scan the QR code to support us.

You can post a cheque for ‘Outhouse CLG’ to Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Ireland D01 R290. If you wish to be sent a receipt, please enclose a cover letter with your contact details.

Electronic transfers (EFTs) can be sent directly to:

  • Account name: Outhouse CLG
  • Account no.: 01938000
  • Sort Code: 93-10-55
  • IBAN: IE81AIBK93105501938000
  • Swift Code/BIC: AIBKIE2DXXX

If you wish to be sent a receipt, please include details in the transfer note and email finance@outhouse.ie with the request.

Frequently asked questions

Check out the list below for some of the most commonly asked questions about supporting Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre.

Most of our volunteer positions involve interacting with our patrons and providing support for them. Whether it’s working in the OuthouPlease contact fundraising@outhouse.ie and a member of the team will get back to you.se Café, facilitating our social groups, supporting our events, or organising fundraisers, our volunteers are an essential part of the work that we do.

Yes. The Charitable Donation Scheme allows tax relief on qualifying donations made to approved bodies, like Outhouse. You can learn more about how it works on our Donation page.

A recurring donation gives Outhouse a secure and reliable source of income, allowing us to be able to plan ahead more strategically in our operations.

You can manage your donations and recurring plans via the Donor Portal on Donorbox. Step-by-step instructions are available here.

For any other questions related to donations, please reach out to us at fundraising@outhouse.ie.