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Visit www.bigfatsmile.com.auAbout BFS Children's Services Ltd
Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit provider of preschools, long daycare and school holiday care in NSW and the ACT.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBFS Children's Services Ltd is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Wollongong, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 82002796232. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
BFS Children's Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 youth development charities in Australia is 52/100.
BFS Children's Services Ltd is located in Wollongong, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 276 Keira Street, Australia.
BFS Children's Services Ltd is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large.
BFS Children's Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the BFS Children's Services Ltd profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit provider of preschools, long daycare and school holiday care in NSW and the ACT. BFS Children's Services Ltd is classified as a youth development organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among youth development charities registered in Australia: BFS Children's Services Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
BFS Children's Services Ltd 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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BFS Children's Services Ltd 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.
BFS Children's Services Ltd 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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Quick facts about BFS Children's Services Ltd
- What is BFS Children's Services Ltd?
- BFS Children's Services Ltd is a youth development large based in Wollongong, Australia. Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit provider of preschools, long daycare and school holiday care in NSW and the ACT.
- When was BFS Children's Services Ltd founded?
- BFS Children's Services Ltd was founded in 1984.
- Where is BFS Children's Services Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Wollongong, Australia.
- Is BFS Children's Services Ltd trustworthy?
- BFS Children's Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 BFS Children's Services Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 82002796232 (Australia).
- What is BFS Children's Services Ltd's website?
- https://www.bigfatsmile.com.au
- Are donations to BFS Children's Services 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.