Childline says vulnerable children still need access to its service- particularly when life is on hold.
The helpline has recorded a 20% increase in the number of children contacting the service since the Coronavirus crisis began.
Some children are scared about Covid 19, others are feeling a burden of guilt because children are said to be "vectors", and others- who are already living in abusive homes- are concerned about having to stay at home 24/7.
Childline relies on donations for 90 percent of its funding.
Director of services, Caroline O'Sullivan says if fundraising stops for a couple of months, the charity will face a serious challenge.
"A lot of our fundraising is done on a face to face or event basis." She said.
"Things like the Marathon is going to have a big affect on us, we have to rely on the public for 90% of our income on an annual basis, so if we cannot run events over the next couple of months, we know we are facing some very challenging times."
