Transparency International Ireland

What Transparency International Ireland does

Transparency International Ireland is the Irish chapter of the worldwide Transparency International movement against corruption. Operating from headquarters at Floor 2, 69 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, the organization is structured as a Company Limited by Guarantee without share capital and is a full member of the TI Movement. TI Ireland employs 19 staff and delivers three core services to individuals and organizations across Ireland: the Speak Up Helpline (a free specialist advice service for victims and witnesses of wrongdoing, which has helped over 1,200 people to date), the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC, Ireland's only independent law centre providing free legal advice to whistleblowers, with 74 whistleblowers supported and over €1,000,000 in legal advice value provided), and the Psychological Support Service (offering up to five free therapy sessions). The organization also produces research products including the National Integrity Index series, Ireland-specific Corruption Perceptions Index reporting, Dirty Money research on illicit financial flows, and Responsible Lobbying guidance.

The organization does not develop technology products; its work centers on policy research, advocacy, and direct service provision rather than technology development. Multilingual interpretation services are offered across eight languages: Arabic, Polish, Romanian, Brazilian Portuguese, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. TI Ireland's customer segments include whistleblowers and witnesses (primary), Irish government and public bodies (primary), and private sector organizations requiring guidance on responsible lobbying and corporate transparency.

TI Ireland's revenue model relies on public donations supplemented by grant funding. Donations are accepted directly to TI Ireland or to TLAC, with a 'Friends of Transparency' monthly membership tier and tax relief available on donations of €250 or more. Grant funding includes the STEP-EU project (delivered by Transparency International across nine European countries under the European Commission's Internal Security Fund, 2021-2027) and 2023-24 work on illicit finance funded by the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium. As a non-profit, all services are provided free of charge, and the organization discloses revenue sources in line with its governing documents and TI movement commitments.

Name

Transparency International Ireland

Legal name

Transparency International Ireland

Website

https://transparency.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transparency International Ireland is the Irish chapter of the worldwide anti-corruption movement, providing the Speak Up Helpline, free legal advice via TLAC, and psychological support to whistleblowers, alongside research products including the National Integrity Index and Dirty Money reports for Irish government, public bodies, and private sector organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-corruption advocacy and whistleblower support services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Corruption, Integrity & Transparency (BPADAGAC), Public Communications, Transparency & Open Government (BPAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Anti-corruption advocacy
• Whistleblower support services
• Ethics and transparency research
• Free legal advice
• Illicit finance research

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin 1

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Donations: TI Ireland relies on public donations to fund its operations, including the Speak Up Helpline and research activities. Donors can contribute to either Transparency International Ireland directly or to the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC). The organization states it discloses all revenue sources due to its governing documents and commitments to the TI movement.
2. EU Grant Funding: TI Ireland receives funding through the STEP-EU project (Strengthened Enforcement Capacities of Public Authorities), which is funded by the European Commission (DG HOME) through the Internal Security Fund. This project aims to strengthen enforcement capacities against cross-border corruption and financial crime in Europe, delivered by TI across nine European countries and at EU institutions. Between 2023-24, work on tackling illicit finance was also funded by the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland) is the Irish chapter of the worldwide Transparency International movement against corruption. It provides free, independent services including the Speak Up Helpline (specialist advice for victims and witnesses of wrongdoing), the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (free legal advice to whistleblowers), and a Psychological Support Service offering free therapy sessions. The organization also conducts anti-corruption research (including the National Integrity Index, Corruption Perceptions Index, and Dirty Money reports) and engages in policy advocacy to strengthen public ethics frameworks in Ireland.

Product overview

Transparency International Ireland operates as Ireland's chapter of the worldwide anti-corruption movement, offering a portfolio of services focused on corruption prevention, whistleblowing support, and research. The core offerings include the Speak Up Helpline (a free specialist advice service for whistleblowers), the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (providing free legal advice to whistleblowers), and the Psychological Support Service (offering free therapy sessions). The organization produces research products including the National Integrity Index series, Corruption Perceptions Index reporting, and Dirty Money research on Ireland's vulnerability to money laundering. Additional resources include Responsible Lobbying guides, the Integrity at Work programme, and Speak Up Guides for workers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Speak Up Helpline: The only source of free specialist advice in Ireland for victims and witnesses of wrongdoing
• Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC)
• Integrity at Work
• Friends of Transparency

Products and services

• Speak Up Helpline Ireland's only independent free specialist advice service for victims and witnesses of wrongdoing, providing guidance and support to individuals reporting corruption, fraud, abuse of power, and other forms of wrongdoing. Available via freephone (1800 844 866) and secure online form, with interpretation services in Arabic, Polish, Romanian, Brazilian Portuguese, Lithuanian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. Has helped over 1,200 people to date.
• Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC) Ireland's only independent law centre providing free legal advice to whistleblowers. Has supported 74 whistleblowers with legal advice valued at over €1,000,000 to date. Operated under TI Ireland's umbrella as a registered charity (number 20104870).
• Psychological Support Service Free psychological support service for workers and family members who have been negatively impacted by speaking up about wrongdoing, offering up to five free therapy sessions with practitioners from the Psychological Support Panel, plus peer support groups.
• National Integrity Index A series of studies measuring the degree to which organisations across the public and private sectors in Ireland are prepared to address corruption-related risks, based on information they disclose. Includes indices on local authorities, private sector, semi-state bodies, and public bodies.
• Corruption Perceptions Index Annual index published by Transparency International measuring perceived corruption levels across countries, with Ireland-specific reporting and analysis.
• Dirty Money Research Research on the use of Ireland as a safe haven for dirty money, including reports on anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership transparency, and illicit financial flows.
• Responsible Lobbying Resources Guidance and reports on responsible lobbying, including the Responsible Lobbying Guide and Responsible Lobbying in Europe report, promoting ethical lobbying practices.
• Integrity at Work Programme An initiative helping organisations implement effective integrity systems and support employees who speak up about wrongdoing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped over 1,200 people through Speak Up Helpline
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Transparency International (Global Movement)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTI Ireland is the Irish chapter of the worldwide Transparency International movement against corruption. This affiliation provides access to global anti-corruption expertise, research methodologies, and the TI brand, enabling participation in international initiatives like STEP-EU and coordination on cross-border corruption issues.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Government Accountability Project: US-based nonprofit that provides legal and advocacy support to whistleblowers, including in corruption and national security cases. Directly comparable mission (whistleblower protection and legal assistance) with a similar non-profit, donation-funded model.
• Whistleblower Aid: US nonprofit providing legal representation and advocacy for whistleblowers, particularly in corruption, fraud, and public-interest cases. Closely comparable to TLAC in its dedicated legal-advice focus for whistleblowers, though operating in a different (US) jurisdiction.
• Transparency International UK: UK national chapter of the Transparency International movement. Directly comparable to TI Ireland in mission (anti-corruption advocacy), service mix (helpline, legal advice, research), and operating model (donation-funded NGO). Key reference for benchmarking UK/Ireland impact metrics.

Emerging players

• The Sentry: Investigation-driven nonprofit focused on corruption and war profiteering in Africa, linked to the Enough Project. Comparable in producing actionable research on financial crime but operates with a different geographic and methodological focus.
• Open Government Partnership: Multi-stakeholder initiative promoting government transparency, accountability, and civic participation across 75+ countries. Comparable in the transparency-advocacy space but works through government commitments rather than direct helpline/legal services.
• Accountability Lab: Nonprofit working on accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption in low- and middle-income countries through civic education and local partnerships. Comparable mission in accountability-building but a different geographic and operational model.
• International Budget Partnership: Nonprofit promoting transparent and accountable public budgeting globally. Adjacent to TI Ireland's National Integrity Index work in measuring transparency and accountability of public institutions, though with a more specialized budget focus.
• Global Financial Integrity: US-based nonprofit producing research and advocacy on illicit financial flows, trade misinvoicing, and beneficial ownership. Overlaps with TI Ireland's Dirty Money research program in anti-money laundering and beneficial ownership transparency.

Broad incumbents

• Transparency International (Global): Parent/flagship organization of the global TI movement, operating across 100+ countries. Provides the Corruption Perceptions Index cited by TI Ireland and the brand umbrella under which TI Ireland operates; not a direct competitor but the strategic apex of the same network.

Regional players

• Transparency International Australia: Australian national chapter of Transparency International. Operates the same anti-corruption advocacy, helpline, and research model in a different geographic market. Useful comparator for service delivery, fundraising, and impact metrics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TransparencyIreland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transparency-international-ireland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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