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We provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Local and Independent News Association Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 14,337 education charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (2 filed years)
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLocal and Independent News Association Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is 56654806032. 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$27K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Local and Independent News Association Limited's official registration number is 56654806032, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Local and Independent News Association 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 education charities in Australia is 66/100.
Local and Independent News Association Limited is located in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is U 3 44-54 Botany Rd, Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Local and Independent News Association Limited has A$27K 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.
Local and Independent News Association Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$27K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Local and Independent News Association 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, Local and Independent News Association Limited 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 provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports. Local and Independent News Association Limited is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$27K is below the peer average of A$8M.
Local and Independent News Association 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.
Filing history
2 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 Local and Independent News Association Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Local and Independent News Association 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.
Local and Independent News Association 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 · 2022
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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 Local and Independent News Association Limited
- What is Local and Independent News Association Limited?
- Local and Independent News Association Limited is a education australian public company based in Alexandria, Australia. We provided education support to local media publishers in Australia. We provided capacity building support to small media businesses to help strengthen public interest journalism and the sustainability of local news rooms in Australia. This included direct training, mentoring programs, development of resource materials, one to one coaching on technical delivery, and an annual conference event centred around workshops, learning and other supports.
- When was Local and Independent News Association Limited founded?
- Local and Independent News Association Limited was founded in 2022.
- Where is Local and Independent News Association Limited located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Local and Independent News Association Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
- Is Local and Independent News Association Limited trustworthy?
- Local and Independent News Association 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 Local and Independent News Association Limited's registration number?
- Registration: 56654806032 (Australia).
- What is Local and Independent News Association Limited's website?
- https://www.lina.org.au
- Are donations to Local and Independent News Association 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.