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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"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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"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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarretstown is a registered health 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is above the average of 42/100 for health charities in Ireland.
Barretstown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 health charities in Ireland is 42/100.
Barretstown is located in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Its registered address is Barretstown.
Barretstown is classified as a Health organization, registered in Ireland.
Barretstown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charities Regulator. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
"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." Barretstown is classified as a health organization registered in Ireland.
Among health charities registered in Ireland: Barretstown's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is above the peer average of 42/100.
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.
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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).
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NeutralNaas 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
Dee Ahearn - Irish America
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
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Quick facts about Barretstown
- What is Barretstown?
- Barretstown is a health nonprofit organization based in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. "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."
- Where is Barretstown located?
- Headquartered in Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare, , Kildare, Republic of Ireland, Ireland.
- Is Barretstown trustworthy?
- Barretstown has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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.