Refugee Rescue
Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency …
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Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat, having been displaced by war, conflict, and persecution. In Greece, …
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Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat, having been displaced by war, conflict, and persecution. In Greece, our crew and volunteers saved over 15,000 people in distress. After being forced to suspend operations for 9 months, we are operating once again, in partnership with the rescue organisation Sea-Eye. Our life-saving rescue vessel, named Mo Chara (meaning 'my friend' in Irish) forms a crucial part of the Sea-Eye 4 ship. Our small and dedicated team is made up of a few core staff and many committed volunteers who work tirelessly to keep Mo Chara afloat. We share the same values of diversity, equality, integrity, respect and transparency that guide us. And none of our missions would have been possible without the generosity of hundreds of donors and partners who have enabled us to save lives. Please join us in our efforts - make a donation now. Registered charity name: Refugee Rescue - Date registered. 04/04/2016 Registered charity number: Charity Commission Number 105156 & HMRC Number NI00583
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefugee Rescue is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Refugee Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 disaster relief charities in Ireland is 35/100.
Refugee Rescue is located in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, Ireland. Its registered address is 58 LEYLAND MEADOWS.
Refugee Rescue is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Ireland.
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Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat... Refugee Rescue is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Ireland.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Ireland: Refugee Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.
Refugee Rescue 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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Refugee Rescue 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.
Refugee Rescue 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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NeutralFourth refugee rescue ship detained in Italy after saving lives at sea - Morning Star | The People’s Daily
Harnessing Islamic philanthropy to save lives in the Andaman Sea - Lowy Institute
New Reston-based nonprofit will assist Afghan refugees - FFXnow
Refugee rescue organization holds celebration for Afghan women in D.C. area - FFXnow
FactFind: What happened when Mairead McGuinness voted against EU refugee rescue missions in 2019? - The Journal
Italy impounds Banksy-financed refugee rescue ship - thecanary.co
NGO refugee rescue ship left waiting on European help that never came - People's World
Open Arms refugee rescue ship saves 250 people in the last week - Catalan News
Migrants moved off Banksy-funded rescue ship now seek port to dock - Euronews.com
Banksy funds boat to rescue refugees at sea - BBC
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Quick facts about Refugee Rescue
- What is Refugee Rescue?
- Refugee Rescue is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Ballycastle, Ireland. Our vision A future where all those fleeing violence, abuse, hardship and war have the right to safe passage at sea. Our mission Refugee Rescue offers skilled emergency assistance to migrants in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. We bear witness to human rights violations and advocate to make local authorities and intergovernmental bodies accountable for their actions. About Refugee Rescue Refugee Rescue is a grass-roots NGO currently operating a skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team helping displaced people at sea reach safe shores. It was formed in 2015 by ordinary Irish citizens in response to the humanitarian crisis in the Aegean Sea when thousands of people were arriving by boat, having been displaced by war, conflict, and persecution. In Greece, our crew and volunteers saved over 15,000 people in distress. After being forced to suspend operations for 9 months, we are operating once again, in partnership with the rescue organisation Sea-Eye. Our life-saving rescue vessel, named Mo Chara (meaning 'my friend' in Irish) forms a crucial part of the Sea-Eye 4 ship. Our small and dedicated team is made up of a few core staff and many committed volunteers who work tirelessly to keep Mo Chara afloat. We share the same values of diversity, equality, integrity, respect and transparency that guide us. And none of our missions would have been possible without the generosity of hundreds of donors and partners who have enabled us to save lives. Please join us in our efforts - make a donation now. Registered charity name: Refugee Rescue - Date registered. 04/04/2016 Registered charity number: Charity Commission Number 105156 & HMRC Number NI00583
- Where is Refugee Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Ballycastle, Ireland. The charity operates in 3 countries.
- Is Refugee Rescue trustworthy?
- Refugee Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Refugee Rescue's website?
- http://www.refugeerescue.org
- Are donations to Refugee Rescue 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.