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Big Sky Stories Ltd

Social Services Broken Hill, New South Wales ABN: 28658119254 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Big Sky Stories Ltd

We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development.

Founded
Headquarters
Broken Hill, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2023

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
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, Big Sky Stories Ltd has 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
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

Big Sky Stories Ltd is a registered social services nonprofit based in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is 28658119254. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$341K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Big Sky Stories Ltd's official registration number is 28658119254, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Big Sky Stories Ltd 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.

Big Sky Stories Ltd is located in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is 360 Argent St, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Big Sky Stories Ltd has A$341K 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.

Big Sky Stories Ltd is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$341K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Big Sky Stories 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, Big Sky Stories 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.

We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development. Big Sky Stories Ltd is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$341K is below the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - Big Sky Stories 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 Big Sky Stories Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
1
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M 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 this charity 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 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.

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 2022
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 Big Sky Stories Ltd

What is Big Sky Stories Ltd?
Big Sky Stories Ltd is a social services australian public company based in Broken Hill, Australia. We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development.
When was Big Sky Stories Ltd founded?
Big Sky Stories Ltd was founded in 2022.
Where is Big Sky Stories Ltd located?
Headquartered in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Big Sky Stories Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Big Sky Stories Ltd trustworthy?
Big Sky Stories Ltd 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 Big Sky Stories Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 28658119254 (Australia).
What is Big Sky Stories Ltd's website?
https://www.bigskystories.org.au
Are donations to Big Sky Stories 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.