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Australia's favourite regional meeting place of storytelling and ideas.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Byron Writers Festival Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyByron Writers Festival Limited is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 94163348616. 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$2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Byron Writers Festival Limited's official registration number is 94163348616, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Byron Writers Festival Limited 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.
Byron Writers Festival Limited is located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is U 2 58 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Byron Writers Festival Limited has A$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Byron Writers Festival Limited is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. It has A$2M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Byron Writers Festival Limited. 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, Byron Writers Festival Limited 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.
Australia's favourite regional meeting place of storytelling and ideas. Byron Writers Festival Limited is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$2M is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - Byron Writers Festival Limited 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if Byron Writers Festival Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Byron Writers Festival Limited 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.
Byron Writers Festival Limited 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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Sources and verification
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- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
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- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Byron Writers Festival Limited
- What is Byron Writers Festival Limited?
- Byron Writers Festival Limited is a arts & culture australian public company based in Byron Bay, Australia. Australia's favourite regional meeting place of storytelling and ideas.
- When was Byron Writers Festival Limited founded?
- Byron Writers Festival Limited was founded in 1999.
- Where is Byron Writers Festival Limited located?
- Headquartered in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Byron Writers Festival Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is Byron Writers Festival Limited trustworthy?
- Byron Writers Festival Limited 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 Byron Writers Festival Limited's registration number?
- Registration: 94163348616 (Australia).
- What is Byron Writers Festival Limited's website?
- https://www.byronwritersfestival.com/
- Are donations to Byron Writers Festival Limited 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.