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Melbourne City Mission

Social Services South Melbourne, Victoria ABN: 56161846149 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Melbourne City Mission

MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Founded
Headquarters
South Melbourne, Victoria
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Melbourne City Mission has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1853, it is among the oldest social services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 5,954 social services charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 8,012 social services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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 + methodology

Melbourne City Mission is a registered social services nonprofit based in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1853 and has been operating for 173 years. Its registration number is 56161846149. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$110M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Melbourne City Mission's official registration number is 56161846149, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Melbourne City Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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.

Melbourne City Mission is located in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1853 and has been active for 173 years. Its registered address is 164 Kings Way, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Melbourne City Mission has A$110M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Melbourne City Mission is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$110M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Melbourne City Mission. 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, Melbourne City Mission 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). 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.

MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education. Melbourne City Mission is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1853.

Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$110M is well above the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - Melbourne City Mission 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.

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Melbourne City Mission holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
940
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

QV Melbourne’s Christmas Tree lights up the City for a cause - Shopping Centre News
Nov 2025
shoppingcentrenews.com.au
Melbourne City Mission divests historic Hartnett House - realestatesource
Mar 2025
www.realestatesource.com.au
Form filed
A$109.7M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$95.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
VU & Melbourne City Mission support early childhood services in Melbourne’s west - Victoria University
Nov 2023
www.vu.edu.au
Form filed
A$98.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Possibilities: The return of Volunteers at Melbourne City Mission Palliative Care (MCMPC) - ehospice
May 2022
ehospice.com
Form filed
A$94.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$87.5M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services this charity 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

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

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1853
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Melbourne City Mission

What is Melbourne City Mission?
Melbourne City Mission is a social services australian public company based in South Melbourne, Australia. MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
When was Melbourne City Mission founded?
Melbourne City Mission was founded in 1853.
Where is Melbourne City Mission located?
Headquartered in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is Melbourne City Mission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Melbourne City Mission trustworthy?
Melbourne City Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Melbourne City Mission's registration number?
Registration: 56161846149 (Australia).
What is Melbourne City Mission's website?
https://www.mcm.org.au/
Are donations to Melbourne City Mission 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.