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Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited

Alice Springs, NT ABN 93080271156 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited

Hotspot Installation: Mobile communications

Founded
Headquarters
Alice Springs, NT
Foundation type
Large
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 37

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Alice Springs, NT, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 93080271156. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$3M in annual revenue.

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Australia is 37/100.

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited is located in Alice Springs, NT, Australia. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is South Stuart Highway, Desert Knowledge Precinct, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited has A$3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited 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.

Among science & technology charities registered in Australia: Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100. Its annual revenue of A$3M is comparable to the peer average of A$4M.

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited 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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Annual revenue
A$1M-A$10M
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Form filed
A$3.4M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited This page 37 A$3.0 million -
Cmte Development Limited 37 A$4.0 million -
Pa Research Foundation 37 A$5.0 million -
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 37 A$7.7 million -
The Centre For Volunteering 37 A$4.8 million -
Canberra Convention Bureau 37 A$1.8 million -
Speld Qld Inc. 37 A$3.1 million -
Spectrum Space Inc. 37 A$1.4 million -
Wesley Research Institute Limited 37 A$5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited

What is Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited?
Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited is a science & technology large based in Alice Springs, Australia. Hotspot Installation: Mobile communications
When was Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited founded?
Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited was founded in 1990.
Where is Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited located?
Headquartered in Alice Springs, Australia.
What is Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited trustworthy?
Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited's registration number?
Registration: 93080271156 (Australia).
What is Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited's website?
https://www.cfat.org.au
Are donations to Centre For Appropriate Technology 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.