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Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Animal Welfare Gordon, Vic ABN 73618392649 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Rehabilitation: Animal welfare

Founded
Headquarters
Gordon, Vic
Foundation type
Small
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 55

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

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Gordon, Vic, 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 73618392649. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 55/100 for animal welfare charities in Australia. The organization reports A$257K in annual revenue.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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 animal welfare charities in Australia is 55/100.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is located in Gordon, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 160 Gascards Lane, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary has A$257K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$779K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Small. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$257K in annual revenue.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Australia: Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 55/100. Its annual revenue of A$257K is below the peer average of A$779K.

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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 global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

'Good karma': Relief for struggling charity thanks to eagle-eyed policing - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Apr 2025
www.thecourier.com.au
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
Racing.com Features: The Bulla Rescue - Racing.com
Jun 2021
www.racing.com
Meet the woman dedicating her life to saving the lives of horses - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Apr 2021
www.thecourier.com.au
The Bulla Horses: Five years on - equestrianlife.com.au
Apr 2021
equestrianlife.com.au
The horse rescuers: saving one four-legged friend at a time - SMH.com.au
Nov 2019
www.smh.com.au
From Death’s Door to Winner’s Ring - equestrianlife.com.au
Apr 2019
equestrianlife.com.au
The haven giving horses a second chance at life and love - The Courier | Ballarat, VIC
Apr 2018
www.thecourier.com.au
Man jailed for treatment of Bulla horses - equestrianlife.com.au
Mar 2018
equestrianlife.com.au
'They were just skeletons': Rescued horses get new chance at life - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jan 2017
www.abc.net.au
RSPCA Victoria rescue 100 malnourished horses - 9News
Feb 2016
www.9news.com.au

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary This page 37 A$256,989 -
Animal Welfare League Of South Australia Inc 58 A$20.8 million -
World Animal Protection Limited 57 A$14.4 million -
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 55 A$6.1 million -
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty … 55 A$11.6 million -
The Cat Protection Society of NSW Limited 55 A$5.1 million -
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To … 54 A$20.0 million -
Cat Welfare Society Inc 54 A$7.7 million -
Animals Australia Federation 53 A$15.0 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
75%

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

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Quick facts about Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary?
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is a animal welfare small based in Gordon, Australia. Rehabilitation: Animal welfare
When was Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary founded?
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary was founded in 2014.
Where is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary located?
Headquartered in Gordon, Australia.
What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary trustworthy?
Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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 Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's registration number?
Registration: 73618392649 (Australia).
What is Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary's website?
https://www.horseshepherd.org.au
Are donations to Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary 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.