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Melbourne Recital Centre

Arts & Culture Southbank, Vic ABN 46118617619 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Melbourne Recital Centre

Music Circle: Music

Founded
Headquarters
Southbank, Vic
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 54

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

Melbourne Recital Centre is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Southbank, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its registration number is 46118617619. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$15M in annual revenue.

Melbourne Recital Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 54/100.

Melbourne Recital Centre is located in Southbank, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is 31 Sturt St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Melbourne Recital Centre has A$15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Melbourne Recital Centre is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$15M in annual revenue.

Melbourne Recital Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Melbourne Recital Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 54/100. Its annual revenue of A$15M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Melbourne Recital Centre 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
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 Melbourne Recital Centre holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Amplify Summit brings Victoria’s next generation to Melbourne Recital Centre - Southbank Local News
May 2026
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au
Melbourne Recital Centre: The Spooky Men’s Chorale – 25 Years of Pointless Grandeur - Limelight magazine
May 2026
limelight-arts.com.au
RON SEXSMITH – MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE - Australian Musician Magazine
Apr 2026
australianmusician.com.au
KUTCHA EDWARDS, CASH SAVAGE & GUESTS: “60 CYCLES AROUND THE SUN’ - MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE - Australian Musician Magazi
Apr 2026
australianmusician.com.au
Melbourne Recital Centre welcomes next generation of music talent for Amplify Summit - Australian Arts Review
Apr 2026
artsreview.com.au
Construction begins on Melbourne Recital Centre’s new rooftop venue The Beacon - Southbank Local News
Apr 2026
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au
New venue for Melbourne Recital Centre - Limelight magazine
Mar 2026
limelight-arts.com.au
Junk room to become jazz club with priceless Melbourne view - AFR
Mar 2026
www.afr.com
Almanac Music: Barton & Brodsky – Melbourne Recital Centre - The Footy Almanac
Mar 2026
www.footyalmanac.com.au
MARTIN HAYES & KYLE SANNA – MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE - Australian Musician Magazine
Feb 2026
australianmusician.com.au
Form filed
A$15.2M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$11.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Melbourne Recital Centre This page 52 A$15.2 million -
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Holdings Ltd 55 A$13.1 million -
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Limited 55 A$13.1 million -
Returned & Services League Of Australia (Queensland Branch) … 55 A$11.1 million -
The Bell Shakespeare Company Limited 52 A$11.7 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 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Melbourne Recital Centre

What is Melbourne Recital Centre?
Melbourne Recital Centre is a arts & culture large based in Southbank, Australia. Music Circle: Music
When was Melbourne Recital Centre founded?
Melbourne Recital Centre was founded in 2006.
Who leads Melbourne Recital Centre?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is Melbourne Recital Centre located?
Headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
What is Melbourne Recital Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Melbourne Recital Centre trustworthy?
Melbourne Recital Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Recital Centre's registration number?
Registration: 46118617619 (Australia).
What is Melbourne Recital Centre's website?
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/
Are donations to Melbourne Recital Centre 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.