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Brighton Historical Society Inc

Education Brighton, Victoria ABN: 40688354961 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Brighton Historical Society Inc

The Brighton Historical Society strives to preserve and promote the history of Brighton, Victoria. We have an extensive collection of resources and costumes of great interest to researchers and history buffs.

Founded
Headquarters
Brighton, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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, Brighton Historical Society Inc has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1964, it predates 91% of the education charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for Brighton Historical Society Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 39% of comparable organizations)

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brighton Historical Society Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Brighton, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 40688354961. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$7K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Brighton Historical Society Inc's official registration number is 40688354961, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Brighton Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 education charities in Australia is 66/100.

Brighton Historical Society Inc is located in Brighton, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years. Its registered address is 32 Wilson St, Brighton, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Brighton Historical Society Inc has A$7K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brighton Historical Society Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. It has A$7K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Brighton Historical Society Inc. 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, Brighton Historical Society Inc 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.

The Brighton Historical Society strives to preserve and promote the history of Brighton, Victoria. We have an extensive collection of resources and costumes of great interest to researchers and history buffs. Brighton Historical Society Inc is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1964.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$7K is below the peer average of A$8M.

Brighton Historical Society Inc 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.

Annual revenue
Under A$10K
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Brighton Historical Society Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Brighton Featured In New Book About Michigan Small Towns - WHMI
Jun 2026
www.whmi.com
Brighton City Council votes to demolish century-old historic landmark despite community pushback - Denver7
Apr 2026
www.denver7.com
A 97-year-old woman found 7 Underground Railroad stops in New Brighton, and you can visit them - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sep 2025
www.post-gazette.com
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Historical centre and archive The Keep marks tenth anniversary - The Argus
Nov 2023
www.theargus.co.uk
Underground Railroad Walking Tour with guest speakers event set for New Brighton - Beaver County Times
Aug 2023
www.timesonline.com
Circa-1920s train tracks discovered during Rosalind Candy renovation in New Brighton - Beaver County Times
Jun 2023
www.timesonline.com
Hidden tunnel, possibly from Underground Railroad, found in New Brighton - Beaver County Times
Mar 2023
www.timesonline.com
New Brighton Historical Society sets Underground Railroad Walking Tour - Beaver County Times
Sep 2021
www.timesonline.com
New Brighton Historical Society discovers home of abolitionist Lydia Irish - Beaver County Times
Jun 2021
www.timesonline.com
New Brighton was ‘hub of the Underground Railroad’ - Beaver County Times
Jun 2021
www.timesonline.com

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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 this charity 14,323
Social Services 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, 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
Jun 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 · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1964
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brighton Historical Society Inc

What is Brighton Historical Society Inc?
Brighton Historical Society Inc is a education other incorporated entity based in Brighton, Australia. The Brighton Historical Society strives to preserve and promote the history of Brighton, Victoria. We have an extensive collection of resources and costumes of great interest to researchers and history buffs.
When was Brighton Historical Society Inc founded?
Brighton Historical Society Inc was founded in 1964.
Where is Brighton Historical Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Brighton, Victoria, Australia.
What is Brighton Historical Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under A$10K.
Is Brighton Historical Society Inc trustworthy?
Brighton Historical Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Brighton Historical Society Inc's registration number?
Registration: 40688354961 (Australia).
What is Brighton Historical Society Inc's website?
https://www.brightonhistorical.org.au/
Are donations to Brighton Historical Society Inc 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.