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Handshake Aid supports vulnerable students in Australian public schools with meals, uniforms, and essential supplies.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Handshake Aid Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHandshake Aid Limited is a registered social services nonprofit based in Canterbury, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is 53600099465. 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$1K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Handshake Aid Limited's official registration number is 53600099465, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Handshake Aid Limited 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.
Handshake Aid Limited is located in Canterbury, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is Suite 112, 85 Maling Rd, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Handshake Aid Limited has A$1K 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.
Handshake Aid Limited is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. It has A$1K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Handshake Aid 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, Handshake Aid 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). 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.
Handshake Aid supports vulnerable students in Australian public schools with meals, uniforms, and essential supplies. Handshake Aid Limited is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$1K is below the peer average of A$4M.
Yes - Handshake Aid 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
5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if Handshake Aid Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Handshake Aid 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.
Handshake Aid 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
- 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
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2014
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Handshake Aid Limited
- What is Handshake Aid Limited?
- Handshake Aid Limited is a social services australian public company based in Canterbury, Australia. Handshake Aid supports vulnerable students in Australian public schools with meals, uniforms, and essential supplies.
- When was Handshake Aid Limited founded?
- Handshake Aid Limited was founded in 2014.
- Where is Handshake Aid Limited located?
- Headquartered in Canterbury, Victoria, Australia.
- What is Handshake Aid Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under A$10K.
- Is Handshake Aid Limited trustworthy?
- Handshake Aid Limited 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 Handshake Aid Limited's registration number?
- Registration: 53600099465 (Australia).
- What is Handshake Aid Limited's website?
- http://handshakeaid.org/
- Are donations to Handshake Aid 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.