Threshold Training Network

What Threshold Training Network does

Threshold Training Network (TTN) is an Irish registered charity and company limited by guarantee (CLG) that delivers accredited further education combined with mental health recovery support to adults in the CHO7 catchment area (Dublin South West, Kildare, and West Wicklow). The organisation operates from a single training centre at Tallaght Enterprise Centre in Dublin 24 and offers two core QQI-accredited programmes — Pathfinder (QQI Level 3, part-time) and Pathways to Employment (QQI Level 4, full-time) — alongside free Mental Health Recovery Workshops and the CUPPa (Coaching Untapped Potential Project) one-to-one coaching service, all provided at no cost to participants.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal and commodity-based: the organisation runs a WordPress CMS website with Google Analytics, Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA, Google Maps, YouTube, and Facebook integrations. There is no proprietary platform, no API, and no custom software. Marketing and outreach are community-led, relying on organic social media, word-of-mouth referrals from local partner organisations, phone and walk-in enquiries, and a monthly Wellbeing Calendar of Events. All services are delivered in-person at the Tallaght centre.

The business model is grant- and statutory-funded rather than commercial. TTN's primary and near-exclusive revenue stream is funding from the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) to deliver accredited QQI programmes, tied to programme enrollment, attendance, and certification outcomes. Secondary revenue comes from project-based external grants supporting specific wellness activities such as gardening and nature workshops. The organisation employs 11 people — a CEO, Training Coordinator, Guidance Coordinator, and Office Administrator at the operational level, supported by a voluntary Board of Directors with expertise spanning chartered accountancy, healthcare management, disability services, community mental health, and HR leadership. There is no parent company, no subsidiaries, no external investment, and no commercial pricing applied to participants.

Name

Threshold Training Network

Legal name

Threshold Training Network CLG

Website

https://thresholdtraining.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Threshold Training Network is an Irish registered charity delivering QQI-accredited Level 3 and Level 4 education programmes, mental health recovery workshops, and one-to-one coaching free of charge to adults in the CHO7 catchment area of Dublin South West, Kildare, and West Wicklow, funded primarily by DDLETB statutory grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Mental Health Recovery Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Intensity Tutoring / Response to Intervention (RTI/MTSS Tier 2–3) (EDAKADAH)

Keywords

• Adult education
• QQI accredited training
• Mental health recovery
• Employment pathway programmes
• Community coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin 24

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Education and Training Board Funding: TTN receives funding from Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) to deliver accredited QQI programmes. Revenue supports staff salaries, programme delivery, and learner training allowances. This is the primary and nearly exclusive revenue source, constituting statutory funding tied to programme enrollment, attendance, and certification outcomes.
2. Grant Funding for Wellness Activities: TTN has secured grant funding from external bodies to support specific wellness activities such as gardening and nature workshops. These are project-based grants rather than recurring operational revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Threshold Training Network delivers accredited QQI Level 3 and Level 4 further-education programmes (Pathfinder and Pathways to Employment) alongside mental health recovery workshops and free one-to-one CUPPa Coaching to adults experiencing mental health difficulties in the CHO7 catchment area. All programmes integrate QQI-accredited learning modules with mental health support such as mindfulness meditation, auricular acupuncture, and WRAP workshops, delivered free of charge to participants through a small in-person centre in Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Product overview

Threshold Training Network is a training and education organization in Ireland offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on mental health recovery and employment support. The core offerings include two QQI-certified educational programs: Pathfinder (QQI Level 3) and Pathways to Employment (QQI Level 4), which provide recognized qualifications alongside mental health support. These programs are complemented by Mental Health Recovery Workshops and CUPPa Coaching one-to-one sessions. Video Resources provide supplementary educational content. The organization serves adults experiencing mental health difficulties, providing a supportive pathway from recovery to education or employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pathfinder A part-time QQI Level 3 certificate programme for adults seeking to rebuild self-belief and explore learning opportunities. Modules cover Computer Literacy, Personal Effectiveness, Application of Numbers, Career Preparation, Internet Skills, Personal and Interpersonal Skills, Nutrition and Healthy Options, and Work Experience, complemented by 1-2-1 Goal Planning, Career Guidance, Meditation, Study Support, Gratitude Crafts, and Mental Health Recovery Education Workshops. Delivered free to participants.
• Pathways to Employment A full-time QQI Level 4 certificate programme for individuals planning to return to work or further education. The programme develops communication, IT, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with modules including IT, Personal Effectiveness, Career Planning, Food and Nutrition, Work Experience, and Customer Service, complemented by mental health recovery workshops. Delivered free to participants.
• Mental Health Recovery Workshops A series of free mental health recovery workshops that offer opportunities to learn, nourish, and discover things about oneself to increase self-belief and support better mental health. The workshop schedule is created with input from students and attendees and is open to community members in CHO7.
• CUPPa Coaching A one-to-one in-person coaching programme (Coaching Untapped Potential Project) offering up to eight coaching sessions. The service helps individuals figure out changes they want to make, problem-solve difficulties, identify next steps, and explore wellbeing. Available free to adults aged 18+ who experience mental health difficulties or support someone with mental health difficulties in CHO7. A pre-coaching meeting is required before sessions begin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants receive QQI Level 3 and Level 4 minor awards on the National Framework of Qualifications, enabling progression to higher education and employment.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDLETB is TTN's primary funding and regulatory partner. TTN is a DDLETB-funded secondary provider delivering accredited QQI programmes. TTN acts as a data processor for DDLETB regarding student records, and TTN submits programme statistics, enrollment data, and certification records to DDLETB. DDLETB also pays training allowances to eligible students.
• Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)coreOthersQQI is Ireland's national awarding body for further education and training. TTN delivers QQI-accredited programmes at Levels 3 and 4 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Student portfolios are assessed and certification is issued by QQI. TTN retains student portfolio records until one month after QQI certification is issued.
• PixelpodminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPixelpod is the website design and build partner for thresholdtraining.ie. The website footer credits 'Website design and build by Pixelpod' (pixelpod.ie).
• Pieta HouseminorOthersPieta House is listed as an additional mental health resource on TTN's Additional Services page. TTN does not have a formal partnership with Pieta House but directs visitors to Pieta's free 24/7 crisis helpline (1800 247 247) and text service (text HELP to 51444).
• Samaritans IrelandminorOthersSamaritans is listed as an additional mental health resource on TTN's Additional Services page. TTN directs visitors to the free Samaritans helpline (116 123). No formal partnership arrangement.
• Mental Health IrelandminorOthersMental Health Ireland is listed as an additional mental health resource on TTN's Additional Services page. TTN directs visitors to Mental Health Ireland's website and phone line (01 284 1166).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Learning Network: National Learning Network (part of Rehab Group) is Ireland's largest provider of QQI-validated training and education for people with disabilities, mental health difficulties and other barriers to employment. It is the closest direct peer to TTN given the shared QQI accreditation, adult learner focus, and mental health integration model.
• KARE: KARE is a Kildare-based disability and social care provider delivering training, residential and day services to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health support needs. Comparable to TTN in regional focus, QQI-aligned training delivery, and integrated person-centred model.
• Mental Health Ireland: Mental Health Ireland is a national mental health advocacy and support organisation that runs community-based mental health programmes, training and workshops across Ireland. It is referenced on TTN's own 'Additional Services' page, indicating a closely adjacent peer in the mental health recovery and wellbeing space.

Regional players

• Pieta House: Pieta House provides free, professional suicide and self-harm support services across Ireland. Already listed as a referral partner on TTN's website, it serves an overlapping beneficiary base (adults experiencing mental health difficulties) but focuses on crisis intervention rather than education/training.

Broad incumbents

• Rehab Group: Rehab Group is one of Ireland's largest disability and rehabilitation organisations, encompassing the National Learning Network, employability services, and disability support programmes. It operates in the same space as TTN but at significantly larger scale and across multiple service lines.
• Enable Ireland: Enable Ireland is a national disability services organisation providing training, education, employment supports and personal assistance to people with disabilities across Ireland. It overlaps with TTN's adult learner focus and QQI-aligned programmes, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• St. John of God Community Services: St. John of God Community Services provides mental health, intellectual disability and community services across Ireland, including training and supported employment programmes. Comparable to TTN in mental health recovery orientation and QQI-aligned training, at substantially larger scale.

Emerging players

• AHEAD (Association for Higher Education Access & Disability): AHEAD is an Irish organisation promoting full access to and participation in further and higher education for students with disabilities. Comparable to TTN in its focus on educational access for adults facing barriers, though operating at a policy and advocacy level rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thresholdtrainingnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/thresholdtrainingnetwork/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thresholdtrainingnetwork

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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