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Visit www.wdc.ieAbout Western Development Commission
Advancement of community development, including rural or urban regeneration The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body promoting economic and social development in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Western Development Commission has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 371 community development charities in Ireland with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2022. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 48 is below most of the 397 community development charities in Ireland GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore Ireland data
- government registration
- financial records (9 filed years)
- a website
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWestern Development Commission is a registered community development nonprofit based in Dillon House, Ballaghadereen, co roscommon, Ireland, Ireland. It is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland. Its registration number is 20047474. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €6M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Western Development Commission's official registration number is 20047474, as recorded in the national registry of Ireland.
Western Development Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 community development charities in Ireland is 66/100.
Western Development Commission is located in Dillon House, Ballaghadereen, co roscommon, Ireland, Ireland. Its registered address is Dillon House, Ballaghadereen, co roscommon, Republic of Ireland.
Based on official tax filings, Western Development Commission has €6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Western Development Commission is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Ireland. It has €6M in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Western Development Commission is registered with the Charities Regulator of Ireland and overseen by the Charities Regulator. 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 development, including rural or urban regeneration The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body promoting economic and social development in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare. Western Development Commission is classified as a community development organization registered in Ireland.
Among community development charities registered in Ireland: Its annual revenue of €6M is well above the peer average of €1M.
Western Development Commission 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
9 years on file from ireland (FY2022): 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.
Western Development Commission 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.
Western Development Commission 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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Western Development Commission to showcase region in London - Connaught Telegraph
Western Development Commission award for support of Moving West TV series
Western Development Commission’s award for support of ‘Moving West’ TV series - Irish Independent
Western Development Commission event in Galway to share tourism ideas - Galway Advertiser
PorterShed Launches Virtual Accelerator Programme with MyBertie.AI, supported by the Western Development - Irish Tech News
Call for Western Development Commission to tackle dereliction in North Leitrim village - Leitrim Live
Western Development Commission’s investment milestone - Connacht Tribune
Western Development Commission reaches €100m investment milestone - Irish Independent
Western Development Commission launches €50m strategy to drive growth in the west - businessplus.ie
Western Development Commission previews new strategy for regional growth at Dáil briefing - Connaught Telegraph
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- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Regulator of Ireland
- Financial filings
- Charities Regulator of Ireland - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Financial data · FY2022 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · 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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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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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
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Western Development Commission
- What is Western Development Commission?
- Western Development Commission is a community development nonprofit organization based in Dillon House, Ballaghadereen, co roscommon, Ireland, Ireland. Advancement of community development, including rural or urban regeneration The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body promoting economic and social development in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Clare.
- Where is Western Development Commission located?
- Headquartered in Dillon House, Ballaghadereen, co roscommon, Ireland, Ireland.
- What is Western Development Commission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately €1M-€10M.
- Is Western Development Commission trustworthy?
- Western Development Commission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Western Development Commission's registration number?
- Registration: 20047474 (Ireland).
- What is Western Development Commission's website?
- http://www.wdc.ie/
- Are donations to Western Development Commission 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.