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Visit www.lcsansw.org.auAbout Local Community Services Association
Sector Development (now NSW State Peaks Program): Community service organisations
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in AustraliaConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Local Community Services Association has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Established in 1974, it predates 93% of the social services charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Local Community Services Association draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical social services charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 45% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 69% of comparable organizations)
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLocal Community Services Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 66025175245. 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$762K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Local Community Services Association's official registration number is 66025175245, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Local Community Services Association 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 social services charities in Australia is 66/100.
Local Community Services Association is located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 262 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Local Community Services Association has A$762K 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.
Local Community Services Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$762K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Local Community Services Association. 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 Community Services Association is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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.
Sector Development (now NSW State Peaks Program): Community service organisations Local Community Services Association is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$762K is below the peer average of A$4M.
Local Community Services Association 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
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 Local Community Services Association holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Local Community Services Association 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 Community Services Association 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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Staff & volunteers
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Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
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Clearbrook empowering local community through services for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities. - Yahoo
The year in review part 2: Well-attended community events, local inter-agency conflicts, continuing TUSD woes and the Scrivner case in the news - Tehachapi News
Community services and buildings in the spotlight ahead of East Surrey Council formation - Leatherhead Living
City hosts first-ever Community Services Expo: May 1 -14 - councillorsantos.ca
Yackandandah alarmed by big end of Sydney town takeover of local community services #auspol - nofibs.com.au
Community Services Workforce Summit promotes jobs and growth in Ipswich - Ipswich First
Cisco Helps Telford & Wrekin Council Integrate and Transform Community Services - Cisco Newsroom
Local community services encourage residents to get vaccinated - Maryborough - Queensland Police News
New online directory makes it easier to find the right local community service - City of Newcastle
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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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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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
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
Methodology
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Quick facts about Local Community Services Association
- What is Local Community Services Association?
- Local Community Services Association is a social services other incorporated entity based in Darlinghurst, Australia. Sector Development (now NSW State Peaks Program): Community service organisations
- When was Local Community Services Association founded?
- Local Community Services Association was founded in 1974.
- Where is Local Community Services Association located?
- Headquartered in Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Local Community Services Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
- Is Local Community Services Association trustworthy?
- Local Community Services Association 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 Local Community Services Association's registration number?
- Registration: 66025175245 (Australia).
- What is Local Community Services Association's website?
- https://www.lcsansw.org.au
- Are donations to Local Community Services Association 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.