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Education East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland Reg: 20025182 (Charities Regulator) Sign up to see website
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64
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
East Hall UCD, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Ireland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 65

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Regulator removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (11 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ahead 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.

Annual revenue
€1M-€10M
Source: ireland (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from ireland (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
17
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ronan O’Gara takes dig at Leinster ‘arrogance’ ahead of Champions Cup final - SportsJOE
May 2026
www.sportsjoe.ie
New shop generating excitement ahead of grand opening in Kilkenny - Kilkenny Live
May 2026
www.kilkennypeople.ie
Pep Guardiola thankful ahead of emotional Manchester City farewell - BreakingNews.ie
May 2026
www.breakingnews.ie
Trump, Defiant After Bad Week, Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas - The New York Times
May 2026
www.nytimes.com
Dry day with sunny spells ahead - Anglo Celt
May 2026
www.anglocelt.ie
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Jim McGuinness has already started the chess match ahead of Kerry showdown - Irish Examiner
May 2026
www.irishexaminer.com
Calum McFarlane delivers the latest Chelsea team news ahead of Sunderland | News | Official Site - Chelsea official site
May 2026
www.chelseafc.com
Daniel Farke provides fitness update ahead of West Ham United clash - Leeds United
May 2026
www.leedsunited.com
TEAM IRELAND ARRIVE IN ITALY AHEAD OF TOMORROW’S EUROPEAN 10,000M CUP - Athletics Ireland
May 2026
www.athleticsireland.ie
Gardaí issue advice to supporters ahead of Tyrone game - roscommonherald.ie
May 2026
www.roscommonherald.ie
Form filed
€1.3M revenue
FY2024
IRELAND
Form filed
€1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRELAND
Form filed
€1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRELAND
Form filed
€1.0M revenue
FY2021
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.8M revenue
FY2019
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.7M revenue
FY2018
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.6M revenue
FY2017
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.6M revenue
FY2016
IRELAND
Form filed
€0.6M revenue
FY2015
IRELAND

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Cause areas in Ireland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 7,376
Health 1,734
Religion 755
Arts & Culture 556
Community Development 397
Environment 298
Social Services 155
Animal Welfare 49
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Most common causes in Ireland

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Disability 5,665
Poverty 1,350
Cultural Heritage 1,291
Eldercare & Aging 526
Housing 460
Peace 241
Mental Health 149
Cancer 132

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

Last updated
Jun 30, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 30, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not 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.