Your donation could be worth almost 45% more to Samaritans Ireland at no extra cost to you.
If you have donated €250 or more to Samaritans Ireland in a tax year, you may be able to help us claim tax relief on your donation from Revenue.
It takes just a few minutes to complete the form online. You provide your details, sign electronically and we do the rest.
I've called Samaritans a few times throughout my life when it's been difficult to get the support I’ve needed. Without that call, I might not be here today – that’s the honest answer. It’s not too much to say that the person I spoke to saved my life that night.
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Why your gift matters
Every day, people across Ireland and Northern Ireland reach out to Samaritans when they are struggling to cope.
Our trained volunteers are there to listen, without judgement, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your support helps us keep this vital service available to people who need someone to talk to.
In 2025, more than 2,100 Samaritans volunteers across Ireland and Northern Ireland supported people through more than 455,000 contacts.
Your donation helps us continue this work and move closer to our vision of fewer people dying by suicide.
How tax-efficient giving works?
€250
Could allow Samaritans Ireland to claim an additional €112.32 from Revenue, bringing the total value of your donation to €362.32.
€500
Could allow Samaritans Ireland to claim an additional €224.64, bringing the total value of your donation to €724.64.
€1000
Could allow Samaritans Ireland to claim an additional €449.28, bringing the total value of your donation to €1,449.28.
If you are eligible, tax-efficient giving can increase the value of your donation to Samaritans Ireland without costing you anything extra. You qualify by having donated up to €250 in one donation or in a number of donations in any one year of the previous five years.
What can I expect when I complete the form?
The process is simple and should only take a few minutes.
You'll need to provide some basic information, including your name, address and PPS number, and give your permission for Samaritans Ireland to claim the tax relief.
You can complete and sign the form electronically, so there is no need to print or post anything.
Once your form has been completed, Samaritans Ireland can use it to claim eligible tax relief from Revenue.
Your donation remains the same. The difference is that your gift can go further and help us provide more support to people who are struggling to cope.
Find out more about tax-efficient giving
Who can take part?
If you have made qualifying donations of at least €250 in a tax year, you may be eligible for the Charitable Donation Scheme.
You must also have paid sufficient tax for the relevant year for Samaritans Ireland to claim the full amount available.
Does it cost me anything?
No. You are not making an additional payment.
Instead, you are authorising Samaritans Ireland to claim the tax relief available on your eligible donation.
What information do I need?
You will need to provide the information requested on the tax-efficient giving form, including your name, address and PPS number.
You do not need to tell Samaritans Ireland how much tax you have paid.
Do I need to tell Samaritans how much tax I pay?
No. You do not need to tell us how much tax you have paid.
You will need to provide the information required on the relevant form, including your PPS number, so that Samaritans Ireland can make the claim.
Make your donation go further
If you have donated €250 or more to Samaritans Ireland, completing the tax-efficient giving form could help us claim additional funding from Revenue.
It takes just a few minutes and could make a real difference to our ability to be there for people who are struggling to cope.