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Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd

Arts & Culture Hobart, Tasmania ABN: 13701725682 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd

Planning, fundraising, staffing, and other operational and creative undertakings in preparation for the biennial Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Overseeing restoration of historically significant vessel, financed by a local philanthropist.

Founded
Headquarters
Hobart, Tasmania
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2024

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is 13701725682. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$965K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd's official registration number is 13701725682, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is Space 229, Salamanca Arts Centre, 77 Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd has A$965K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$965K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd. 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, Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). 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.

Planning, fundraising, staffing, and other operational and creative undertakings in preparation for the biennial Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Overseeing restoration of historically significant vessel, financed by a local philanthropist. Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$965K is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Working boats: Incat And AWBF set course for 2027 festival - Marine Business News
Apr 2026
www.marinebusinessnews.com.au
Two Harbours, One Story: The origins of a Trans-Tasman festival partnership - Marine Business News
Apr 2026
www.marinebusinessnews.com.au
2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival - Bookings open for expert talks and film screenings - Sail-World.com
Feb 2026
www.sail-world.com
Ngataki : The little boat out and about promoting Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival - Boating New Zealand
Feb 2026
www.boatingnz.co.nz
Double tourism award win ‘an incredible honour’ for Wooden Boat Festival - Pulse Tasmania
Nov 2025
pulsetasmania.com.au
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is back - Sail-World.com
Nov 2025
www.sail-world.com
Australian Wooden Boat Festival's success anchored in community spirit - Sail World Cruising
Feb 2025
www.sailworldcruising.com
Pictures: Australian Wooden Boat Festival returns to Hobart - Pulse Tasmania
Feb 2025
pulsetasmania.com.au
Crowds flock to Australian Wooden Boat Festival - Sail World Cruising
Feb 2025
www.sailworldcruising.com
Free ferry service for Australian Wooden Boat Festival - City of Clarence
Jan 2025
www.ccc.tas.gov.au
Form filed
A$1.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture this charity 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1998
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd

What is Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd?
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd is a arts & culture australian public company based in Hobart, Australia. Planning, fundraising, staffing, and other operational and creative undertakings in preparation for the biennial Australian Wooden Boat Festival. Overseeing restoration of historically significant vessel, financed by a local philanthropist.
When was Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd founded?
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd was founded in 1998.
Where is Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd located?
Headquartered in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
What is Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd trustworthy?
Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 13701725682 (Australia).
What is Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd's website?
https://www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au
Are donations to Australian Wooden Boat Festival Ltd 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.