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Visit www.aheadindia.orgAbout Ahead
Advancement of education; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The principal object for which the Company is established is to work with and for disabled people to shape inclusive and empowering environments in tertiary education and employment.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Ahead with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 3,352 education charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 5% of the 7,376 education charities in Ireland GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAhead is a registered education nonprofit based in East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is 20025182. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Ahead's official registration number is 20025182, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.
Ahead has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Ireland is 65/100.
Ahead is located in East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ahead has €1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ahead is classified as an Education organization, registered in Ireland. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has €1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Ahead. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ahead is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland and overseen by the Charities Regulator. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Advancement of education; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The principal object for which the Company is established is to work with and for disabled people to shape inclusive and empowering environments in tertiary education and employment. Ahead is classified as an education organization registered in Ireland. The organization was founded in 1979.
Among education charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €1M is below the peer average of €6M.
Ahead is a registered charity in Ireland. Under the Charitable Donation Scheme, if you donate 250 euros or more in a year to an eligible charity, the charity can claim a tax refund from Revenue of approximately 45% of your donation at no extra cost to you.
Filing history
10 years on file from ireland (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ahead is in Ireland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Ahead is registered in Ireland. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Ronan O’Gara takes dig at Leinster ‘arrogance’ ahead of Champions Cup final - SportsJOE
New shop generating excitement ahead of grand opening in Kilkenny - Kilkenny Live
Pep Guardiola thankful ahead of emotional Manchester City farewell - BreakingNews.ie
Trump, Defiant After Bad Week, Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas - The New York Times
Dry day with sunny spells ahead - Anglo Celt
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Jim McGuinness has already started the chess match ahead of Kerry showdown - Irish Examiner
Calum McFarlane delivers the latest Chelsea team news ahead of Sunderland | News | Official Site - Chelsea official site
Daniel Farke provides fitness update ahead of West Ham United clash - Leeds United
TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE IN ITALY AHEAD OF TOMORROW’S EUROPEAN 10,000M CUP - Athletics Ireland
Gardaí issue advice to supporters ahead of Tyrone game - roscommonherald.ie
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Regulator of Ireland
- Financial filings
- Charities Regulator of Ireland - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1979
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ahead
- What is Ahead?
- Ahead is a education charitable company based in East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland. Advancement of education; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The principal object for which the Company is established is to work with and for disabled people to shape inclusive and empowering environments in tertiary education and employment.
- When was Ahead founded?
- Ahead was founded in 1979.
- Where is Ahead located?
- Headquartered in East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland.
- What is Ahead's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M.
- Is Ahead trustworthy?
- Ahead has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ahead's registration number?
- Registration: 20025182 (Ireland).
- What is Ahead's website?
- http://www.aheadindia.org
- Are donations to Ahead tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.