Irish Skin Foundation

Irish Skin Foundation

Dublin, Ireland

Health
CharityFounded 2011National reach
Profile last updated: June 21, 2026

About

Founded in 2011, Irish Skin Foundation is a charity based in Dublin, Ireland working on health.

The Irish Skin Foundation is a national charity founded in 2011 that works to improve quality of life for people living with or caring for a skin condition in Ireland. It promotes skin health and the prevention of skin disease through independent information, a nurse-led helpline, advocacy, awareness campaigns and events, and skin cancer prevention work. Its work covers conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, rosacea, urticaria and skin cancer. The foundation is based at the Charles Institute of Dermatology, University College Dublin, and is governed by a board of charity trustees.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2011

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

20078706

Focus areas

skin healthdermatologyskin cancer preventionpatient supportpsoriasiseczemahidradenitis suppurativaIreland

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Health

Works for

PatientsCarers

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

Ask-a-Nurse Helpline

Health · Ireland

Free, specialist guidance from dermatology nurses for people struggling to manage skin conditions.

SkinSideOut

Health · Ireland

Annual skin health information and exhibition event, with talks and videos on skin conditions.

Protect & Inspect and Everyone Under the Sun

Health · Ireland

Skin cancer prevention campaigns promoting sun safety and regular skin checks.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateFundraiseSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Healthy Ireland, City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital Charity, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation

People

Management & team (1)

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