The Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel ONE are the ONLY providers of professional services to Irish Veterans.

The Fuchsia Appeal is the Annual Fundraising event to help us support those who have served the Irish State with Disipline, Distinction, Integrity and Loyalty. Many of our Homeless Veterans have also served in the worst conflict zones in the world as Peacekeepers with the United Nations.

“Homelessness and mental health challenges have now become part of our common language but in doing so, they may have unfortunately lost some of their true meaning. The blunt reality is that it is about being without shelter, or compassion, or care, or hope. ONE's facilities directly provide homeless veterans with a safe, secure and supportive space, warm meals, camaraderie, care and hope, for as long as it is needed. Ninety percent of the veterans helped by ONE escape the cycle of homelessness and move on to permanent housing and this is a key motivation behind the work we do, a work that is summarised in four words: Support, Comradeship, Advocacy, & Remembrance.

The Fuchsia Appeal will run from Veterans Day 25 September to Niemba Massacre Day 7 November 2026.