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We provide free online resources to anyone, anywhere so that communities all over the world can build their own creative, stimulating play spaces for children using recycled and locally sourced materials. We create custom designs and manage playground builds with partner organisations, building their capacity and bringing play opportunities to children with little access to them. Based on almost 60 years of longitudinal data, UNICEF identified 3 core needs for children to thrive particularly after war, disaster and the effects of poverty. Nutrition and love and care are well known but equally important yet currently under prioritised is stimulation. The combination of toxic stress and and a lack of stimulation can delay a child s development by years. Because humans …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, From The Ground Up Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFrom The Ground Up Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is 78152504400. 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$871K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
From The Ground Up Ltd's official registration number is 78152504400, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
From The Ground Up Ltd 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.
From The Ground Up Ltd is located in Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is U 1 29 Nunan St, Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, From The Ground Up Ltd has A$871K 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.
From The Ground Up Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$871K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for From The Ground Up 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, From The Ground Up Ltd is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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 provide free online resources to anyone, anywhere so that communities all over the world can build their own creative, stimulating play spaces for children using recycled and locally sourced materials. We create custom designs and manage playground builds with partner organisations, building their capacity and bringing play opportunities to children with little access to them. Based on almost 60 years of longitudinal data, UNICEF identified 3 core needs for children to thrive particularly after war, disaster and the effects of poverty. Nutrition and love and care are well known but equally important yet currently under prioritised is stimulation. The combination of toxic stress and and a lack of stimulation... From The Ground Up Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$871K is below the peer average of A$8M.
From The Ground Up 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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Australian donations are deductible if From The Ground Up Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
From The Ground Up 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.
From The Ground Up 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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Founding date · 2011
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about From The Ground Up Ltd
- What is From The Ground Up Ltd?
- From The Ground Up Ltd is a education australian public company based in Brunswick East, Australia. We provide free online resources to anyone, anywhere so that communities all over the world can build their own creative, stimulating play spaces for children using recycled and locally sourced materials. We create custom designs and manage playground builds with partner organisations, building their capacity and bringing play opportunities to children with little access to them. Based on almost 60 years of longitudinal data, UNICEF identified 3 core needs for children to thrive particularly after war, disaster and the effects of poverty. Nutrition and love and care are well known but equally important yet currently under prioritised is stimulation. The combination of toxic stress and and a lack of stimulation can delay a child s development by years. Because humans develop so rapidly in their early years this effect of trauma has a disproportionately large effect on that child and their capacities going into adulthood . It is now clear that this early development deficit leads to significant reductions in opportunity and capacity in adulthood. When viewing this at the macro scale, the loss of human potential, GDP, costs to healthcare and so from a lack of stimulation factor in the $US billions of losses for nations. Play in the early years of life has a profound and lasting influence on a child s health, wellbeing, and longterm development. Studies have shown early play experiences to shape a child s physical growth, capacity for learning, chances of finishing school, future employability, and even income. (The Case for Play, PI, 2015) The Nüdel Kart helps children get the stimulating play they need to build their brains and learn the critical skills required to thrive in the 21st century, especially those in disadvantaged environments.
- When was From The Ground Up Ltd founded?
- From The Ground Up Ltd was founded in 2011.
- Where is From The Ground Up Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Brunswick East, Victoria, Australia.
- What is From The Ground Up Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
- Is From The Ground Up Ltd trustworthy?
- From The Ground Up Ltd 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 From The Ground Up Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 78152504400 (Australia).
- What is From The Ground Up Ltd's website?
- https://playgroundideas.org/
- Are donations to From The Ground Up 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.