Special Olympics Ireland
"The mission of Special Olympics Ireland is "to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual …
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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 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their disability have need of such facilities with the objective of …
Mission
"The mission of Special Olympics Ireland is "to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community."
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· vs. 8 similar education in IrelandConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Special Olympics Ireland 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 79% of the 3,352 education charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. 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
- 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 + methodologySpecial Olympics Ireland is a registered education nonprofit based in Special Olympics Ireland, The National Sport Campus, Snugbourogh Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is 20016883. 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 €7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Special Olympics Ireland's official registration number is 20016883, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.
Special Olympics Ireland 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.
Special Olympics Ireland is located in Special Olympics Ireland, The National Sport Campus, Snugbourogh Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years. Its registered address is Special Olympics Ireland, Sport Ireland Campus.
Based on official tax filings, Special Olympics Ireland has €7M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Special Olympics Ireland is classified as an Education organization, registered in Ireland. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has €7M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Special Olympics Ireland. 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, Special Olympics 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.
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 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their... Special Olympics Ireland is classified as an education organization registered in Ireland. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among education charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €7M is comparable to the peer average of €6M.
Special Olympics 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.
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.
Special Olympics 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.
Special Olympics 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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Staff & volunteers
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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Glory on the horizon: Cork charity celebrates members heading to Special Olympics Ireland games - echo live
Special Olympics torch comes to Coosan NS - Westmeath Independent
Shannon Flyers Special Olympics Sports Club On Upcoming All Ireland Summer Games 2026 - Clare FM
Big local presence at Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games launch - Roscommon People
Toyota extends sponsorship of Special Olympics Ireland - Galway Advertiser
More than 20 Sligo athletes named in Team Connaught squad for Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games 2026 - Irish Independent
Toyota Partners With Special Olympics Ireland - AdWorld.ie
Toyota Ireland Reunites With Special Olympics Ireland as Premier Sponsor - Sport for Business
20 Mayo athletes attend Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games launch - Connaught Telegraph
Toyota Ireland becomes premier sponsor of Special Olympics Ireland - businessplus.ie
Activity timeline
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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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Founding date · 1978
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Special Olympics Ireland
- What is Special Olympics Ireland?
- Special Olympics Ireland is a education charitable company based in Special Olympics Ireland, The National Sport Campus, Snugbourogh Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, 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 3.1 The principal objects for which the Company is established are to benefit the community by providing or assisting in providing Recreational Facilities for persons with an Intellectual Disability across the island of Ireland and in particular organising, supporting and promoting Olympic style sports training and competitions for such persons who by reason of their disability have need of such facilities with the objective of improving their conditions of life in accordance with and in furtherance of the mission, goal and founding principles of the international Special Olympics movement, including in particular: 3.1.1 the mission of providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons with an Intellectual Disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and the community; and 3.1.2 the ultimate goal of assisting persons with an Intellectual Disability to participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, by providing developmental opportunities for them, and by helping to increase the public's awareness of their abilities.
- When was Special Olympics Ireland founded?
- Special Olympics Ireland was founded in 1978.
- Where is Special Olympics Ireland located?
- Headquartered in Special Olympics Ireland, The National Sport Campus, Snugbourogh Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland.
- What is Special Olympics Ireland's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately €1M-€10M.
- Is Special Olympics Ireland trustworthy?
- Special Olympics Ireland 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 Special Olympics Ireland's registration number?
- Registration: 20016883 (Ireland).
- What is Special Olympics Ireland's website?
- http://www.specialolympics.ie
- Are donations to Special Olympics 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.