“Helping Homes” Charity Partnership with Simon Communities of Ireland
At Cash & Carry Kitchens, we believe that every person deserves a space to gather, cook and feel safe.
Through our Helping Homes Charity Partnership, we have committed to donating fully designed, manufactured, and installed kitchens to Simon Communities of Ireland housing services across Ireland.
Simon Communities of Ireland is a network of independent charities supporting people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Their work spans emergency housing, homelessness prevention & early intervention, counselling & addiction support, food banks and much more.
Through our partnership, we have already installed kitchens in accommodation services in Galway, Cork and Ennis and have more in planning. We have already seen the meaningful difference these donated kitchens have made and we’re only getting started.
Charity Partnership Overview
Why This Partnership Matters
With over 15,000 experiencing homelessness in Ireland, the work carried out by Simon Communities of Ireland is more important than ever. By donating complete, high-quality kitchens, we’re supporting people accessing homeless services giving them not just a place to live, but a true home.
These kitchens promote:
- Greater independence and daily living skills
- Communal bonding in shared housing
- Relief for Simon’s ongoing maintenance budgets
A new kitchen for Galway Simon Community
Kitchens That Make a Difference
Our partnership with the Simon Communities of Ireland is about more than just kitchens, it’s about creating spaces where people feel safe, supported, and connected.
In late 2023, we began our partnership in Galway installing a modern Augusta Graphite kitchen in a service that supports up to 16 residents. Designed for durability and warmth, the kitchen quickly became a hub for preparing meals and building community.
In Summer 2024, we brought that same vision to life in Cork,where we designed and fitted a functional, accessible kitchen tailored to the needs of residents. The impact was immediate. “The kitchen has given us a new life, I couldn’t be happier,” shared Karen, team leader at the service.
Most recently, in 2025, we installed a brand-new kitchen and utility space at a Simon accommodation in Ennis, home to over 21 residents. The refurbishment has transformed the kitchen into a lively, social space where people come together. “We've already seen a direct impact on the residents from the refurbishment of the kitchen,” said Paul O’Sullivan of Simon Midwest.
Each of these kitchens is a reminder of the difference a well-designed space can make, not just in how people live, but in how they connect.
A Mirano Sage kitchen donated to Simon Midwest accommodation
Staff Fundraising
Cash & Carry Kitchens staff across the country have embraced this partnership wholeheartedly, and we’re proud of the energy they’ve brought to fundraising efforts so far:
- Step Up For Simon: In June 2025 we took part in Step Up for Simon. Teams across Ireland committed to walking 15,000 steps a day to represent the over 15,000 people experiencing homelessness in Ireland. Over two weeks our teams walked over 11,000,000 raising awareness of the incredible work done by the Simon Communities of Ireland.
- Christmas Jumper Day (2023 & 2024):Every year we staff across the showrooms, factory and office take part in the Simon Communities of Ireland “Charity Christmas Jumper Day”. This is a festive and fun way for everyone to get involved with the charity partnership and raise awareness of a worthy cause.
- Donating time to local communities: Staff are given the opportunity to volunteer for local Simon communities across Ireland.
We’re committed to creating even more opportunities for staff to get involved in 2025 and beyond.
Staff Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Simon Communities of Ireland
Simon Week 2025
We were proud to support the Simon Communities of Ireland through our sponsorship of Simon Week 2025, running from 22–26 September. This annual campaign raises vital awareness around homelessness and highlights the need for long-term solutions. Throughout the week, local Simon Communities will host events focused on key issues affecting people experiencing homelessness.
Simon Cares. Cash & Carry Kitchens Care. Show You Care Too.
Visit simon.ie to learn more.
What’s Next for Helping Homes?
We’re committed to providing more kitchens to Simon Communities of Ireland services across Ireland. We will also show our support through continued sponsorship of Simon Week activities.
Finally, we look forward to continuing to run staff incentives to raise awareness and much needed funds for the Simon Communities of Ireland.