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We promoted the organisation and advocated for members by attending government, community, and association events during 20222023 including by invitation. These included the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the 2003 Canberra fires, an anniversary event for the 20192020 fires at Nerriga in January 2023, and the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) AGM and workshop in Adelaide 2022. We hosted a launch of the Nerriga Fire Storm film by an ACTRFS member and continued to sell books at various events and market stalls to raise funds to support activities which support our members. We offered scholarships to two female volunteer firefighters to attend the 2023 Women in Firefighting Australasia Inc conference, offered to sponsor an ACTRFS field day, partsponsored new …
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GiveRadar's verified records show ACT Volunteer Brigades Association with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 8,012 social services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyACT Volunteer Brigades Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is 35514545219. 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 A$5K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association's official registration number is 35514545219, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association 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 social services charities in Australia is 66/100.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is located in Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 14 Hattersley Ct, Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, ACT Volunteer Brigades Association has A$5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$5K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for ACT Volunteer Brigades Association. 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, ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the ACNC. 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.
We promoted the organisation and advocated for members by attending government, community, and association events during 20222023 including by invitation. These included the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the 2003 Canberra fires, an anniversary event for the 20192020 fires at Nerriga in January 2023, and the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) AGM and workshop in Adelaide 2022. We hosted a launch of the Nerriga Fire Storm film by an ACTRFS member and continued to sell books at various events and market stalls to raise funds to support activities which support our members. We offered scholarships to two female volunteer firefighters to attend the 2023 Women in Firefighting Australasia Inc... ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$5K is below the peer average of A$4M.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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Australian donations are deductible if ACT Volunteer Brigades Association holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is registered in Australia. 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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Founding date · 2014
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Quick facts about ACT Volunteer Brigades Association
- What is ACT Volunteer Brigades Association?
- ACT Volunteer Brigades Association is a social services other incorporated entity based in Nicholls, Australia. We promoted the organisation and advocated for members by attending government, community, and association events during 20222023 including by invitation. These included the 20th Anniversary Celebrations of the 2003 Canberra fires, an anniversary event for the 20192020 fires at Nerriga in January 2023, and the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA) AGM and workshop in Adelaide 2022. We hosted a launch of the Nerriga Fire Storm film by an ACTRFS member and continued to sell books at various events and market stalls to raise funds to support activities which support our members. We offered scholarships to two female volunteer firefighters to attend the 2023 Women in Firefighting Australasia Inc conference, offered to sponsor an ACTRFS field day, partsponsored new tshirts for Remote Area Firefighting Team (RAFT) members, participated in the Summer Heroes and Hands Across Canberra Campaigns and worked on updated our Rules.
- When was ACT Volunteer Brigades Association founded?
- ACT Volunteer Brigades Association was founded in 2014.
- Where is ACT Volunteer Brigades Association located?
- Headquartered in Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
- What is ACT Volunteer Brigades Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under A$10K.
- Is ACT Volunteer Brigades Association trustworthy?
- ACT Volunteer Brigades Association 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 ACT Volunteer Brigades Association's registration number?
- Registration: 35514545219 (Australia).
- What is ACT Volunteer Brigades Association's website?
- https://www.actvolunteerbrigadesassociation.com/
- Are donations to ACT Volunteer Brigades Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia 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.