Orbis Ireland
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this …
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Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
Mission
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in IrelandConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Orbis Ireland with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 1,734 health charities in Ireland GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Ireland data
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records (present for 92% of comparable organizations)
- leadership details
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
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 + methodologyOrbis Ireland is a registered health nonprofit based in Dublin,, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Orbis Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Ireland is 65/100.
Orbis Ireland is located in Dublin,, Ireland. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 20-21 St Patrick's Road.
Orbis Ireland is classified as a Health organization, registered in Ireland.
According to GiveRadar's records, Orbis Ireland 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.
Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being. Orbis Ireland is classified as a health organization registered in Ireland. The organization was founded in 1982.
Orbis Ireland 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ireland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Orbis Ireland 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.
Orbis Ireland 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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Latest news
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Foxrock and Rathmines families complete Great Ethiopian Run, raising vital funds for Orbis Ireland’s sight-saving work - Dublin People
Gift of Sight Ball - Diane Weatherup (Development Director Orbis Ireland), Nicky Logue (General Manager Intercontinental Hotel), Clare O'Dea (Chair Orbis Ireland) - Dublin Gazette Newspapers
Celebrating 20 years of Orbis Ireland at Gift of Sight Ball - Dublin Gazette Newspapers
Castlebar’s Tom O’Boyle set to take on the Great Ethiopian Run in aid of Orbis Ireland - The Mayo News
Orbis Ireland team completes Great Ethiopian Run and raises €150k - Ethio Sports
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Regulator of Ireland
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1982
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Financial dataNo Charity Regulator annual return on file
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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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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orbis Ireland
- What is Orbis Ireland?
- Orbis Ireland is a health nonprofit organization based in Dublin,, Ireland. Orbis' mission is to preserve and restore sight by strengthening the capacity of local partners in their efforts to prevent and treat blindness with the vision that this will lead to a world in which no one is needlessly blind, where quality eye care, education, and treatment are available to every human being.
- When was Orbis Ireland founded?
- Orbis Ireland was founded in 1982.
- Where is Orbis Ireland located?
- Headquartered in Dublin,, Ireland.
- Is Orbis Ireland trustworthy?
- Orbis Ireland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Orbis Ireland's website?
- https://irl.orbis.org/en
- Are donations to Orbis Ireland 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.