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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd

Environment Heatherbrae, Nsw ABN 85002929080 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd

Department of Defence Family Support Program: Environmental education

Founded
Headquarters
Heatherbrae, Nsw
Foundation type
Small
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar environment in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 53

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

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd is a registered environment nonprofit based in Heatherbrae, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 85002929080. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$920K in annual revenue.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 environment charities in Australia is 53/100.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd is located in Heatherbrae, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years. Its registered address is Botanical Gardens, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd has A$920K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Small. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$920K in annual revenue.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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.

Department of Defence Family Support Program: Environmental education Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd is classified as a environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among environment charities registered in Australia: Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is in line with the peer average of 53/100. Its annual revenue of A$920K is comparable to the peer average of A$2M.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens 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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Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd 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

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Celebrate Botanic Gardens Day in the Hunter - Port Stephens News Of The Area
May 2026
portstephens.newsofthearea.com.au
Internationally collected artist exhibits at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - Port Stephens News Of The Area
Mar 2026
portstephens.newsofthearea.com.au
New mural celebrates nature up close at Botanic Gardens - Port Stephens News Of The Area
Feb 2026
portstephens.newsofthearea.com.au
New Road Diversions and Closures as M1 Pacific Motorway Extension Work Continues - newy.com.au
Feb 2025
newy.com.au
Advertising Feature: An option for every couple at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - News Of The Area
Sep 2024
www.newsofthearea.com.au
Hunter Region Botanic Garden celebrates birds - News Of The Area
Sep 2024
www.newsofthearea.com.au
Form filed
A$0.9M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Local volunteers dig in at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - News Of The Area
May 2023
www.newsofthearea.com.au
ADVERTISING FEATURE: Be inspired at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - News Of The Area
Apr 2023
www.newsofthearea.com.au
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
New Fernery For Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - News Of The Area
Nov 2022
www.newsofthearea.com.au
Port Stephens’ Councillors and Local Parliamentarians Celebrate International Women’s Day with Local Women at the Hunter
Sep 2022
www.newsofthearea.com.au

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Peer charities

Other environment in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd This page 46 A$920,417 -
Sustainable Living Foundation Inc 54 A$390,874 -
The Liebe Group Inc 53 A$992,159 -
Effective Altruism Australia Environment Ltd 52 A$110,254 -
Certified Sustainable Ltd 52 A$202,705 -

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 2023 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

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 Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd

What is Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd?
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd is a environment small based in Heatherbrae, Australia. Department of Defence Family Support Program: Environmental education
When was Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd founded?
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd was founded in 1986.
Where is Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd located?
Headquartered in Heatherbrae, Australia.
What is Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd trustworthy?
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 85002929080 (Australia).
What is Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd's website?
https://www.huntergardens.org.au
Are donations to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens 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.