Barretstown
"To rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness, and their families, through a life changing Therapeutic Recreation programme in a safe, fun and supportive environment."
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Advancement of community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The objects for which the Company is established are to advance charitable, scientific and educational purposes including, without limitation:- (a) To advance the education (including social and Physical training) within Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom) or any part or parts thereof respectively of adults and/or children. (b) To establish and maintain camps or other residential facilities …
Mission
"To rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness, and their families, through a life changing Therapeutic Recreation programme in a safe, fun and supportive environment."
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar education in IrelandConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Barretstown has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 3,352 education charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 61 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
- a donation page
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarretstown is a registered education nonprofit based in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. Its registration number is 20027759. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €15M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Barretstown's official registration number is 20027759, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.
Barretstown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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.
Barretstown is located in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Its registered address is Barretstown.
Based on official tax filings, Barretstown has €15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barretstown is classified as an Education organization, registered in Ireland. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has €15M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Barretstown. 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, Barretstown is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland and overseen by the Charities Regulator. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The objects for which the Company is established are to advance charitable, scientific and educational purposes including, without limitation:- (a) To advance the education (including social and Physical training) within Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom) or any part or parts thereof respectively of adults and/or children... Barretstown is classified as an education organization registered in Ireland.
Among education charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €15M is well above the peer average of €6M.
Barretstown 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.
Barretstown 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.
Barretstown 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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Latest news
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Naas partners with Barretstown for Royal Ascot Trials & Family Fun Day - Racing TV
Barretstown gets free Amarok! - Carzone
Watch: Dermot Kennedy wins big for Barretstown on 2FM - RTE.ie
Kayleigh Trappe launches Batteries for Barretstown 2026 - NorthernSound
Dermot Kennedy pledges to donate €20,000 to Barretstown after winning radio quiz - The Journal
ERP Ireland Launches Batteries For Barretstown 2026 - checkout.ie
Kildare's Barretstown selected as charity partner by Glenveagh - kildare-nationalist.ie
Family says 'the people in Barretstown are human saints' after loss - EVOKE
Barretstown Unveils Oak Woods Walkway in Honour of Legacy Donors and Founder Paul Newman’s Centenary - Dublin Gazette Newspapers
Karen Koster and Sarah Morrissey urge people to support Barretstown this Christmas - RSVP Live
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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
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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Mission statement · Published
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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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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Barretstown
- What is Barretstown?
- Barretstown is a education charitable company based in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Advancement of community welfare including the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, or disability; Promotion of civic responsibility or voluntary work; Promotion of health, including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering; Integration of those who are disadvantaged, and the promotion of their full participation, in society The objects for which the Company is established are to advance charitable, scientific and educational purposes including, without limitation:- (a) To advance the education (including social and Physical training) within Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the United Kingdom) or any part or parts thereof respectively of adults and/or children. (b) To establish and maintain camps or other residential facilities in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom for Adults and/or children who are mentally, emotionally or physically incapacitated or suffering from serious illness. (c) To give relief within Ireland and the United Kingdom or any part or parts thereof respectively of adults and/or children who are in conditions of need, hardship and distress as a result of their social and economic circumstances or by reason of war or disaster. (d) To advance the study of, promote research into and organise study conferences, courses and seminars relating to public and international affairs, history and geography, economics and related social sciences, agriculture, business management, industrial relations, languages, international law and comparative religion, development policy and relations between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
- Where is Barretstown located?
- Headquartered in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland.
- What is Barretstown's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €10M-€100M.
- Is Barretstown trustworthy?
- Barretstown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Barretstown's registration number?
- Registration: 20027759 (Ireland).
- What is Barretstown's website?
- http://www.barretstown.org/
- Are donations to Barretstown 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.