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Royal South Street Society

Arts & Culture Ballarat, Victoria ABN: 33764110838 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Royal South Street Society

ENTER NOW Since 1891, the Royal South Street Society has delivered Australia’s premier eisteddfod through the RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod – building confidence, creativity and lifelong pathways in the performing arts.…

Founded
Headquarters
Ballarat, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Unincorporated Entity
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2024

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Royal South Street Society with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1878, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 10% of the 5,165 arts & culture 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

Royal South Street Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. Its registration number is 33764110838. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$756K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Royal South Street Society's official registration number is 33764110838, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Royal South Street Society 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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.

Royal South Street Society is located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years. Its registered address is Po Box 33, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Royal South Street Society has A$756K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Royal South Street Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Unincorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$756K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Royal South Street Society. 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, Royal South Street Society 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.

ENTER NOW Since 1891, the Royal South Street Society has delivered Australia’s premier eisteddfod through the RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod – building confidence, creativity and lifelong pathways in the performing arts.… Royal South Street Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1878.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$756K is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Royal South Street Society 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$100K-A$1M
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 Royal South Street Society 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
2
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Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$0.8M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.8M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M 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 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture this charity 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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 1878
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 Royal South Street Society

What is Royal South Street Society?
Royal South Street Society is a arts & culture other unincorporated entity based in Ballarat, Australia. ENTER NOW Since 1891, the Royal South Street Society has delivered Australia’s premier eisteddfod through the RSSS Ballarat Eisteddfod – building confidence, creativity and lifelong pathways in the performing arts.…
When was Royal South Street Society founded?
Royal South Street Society was founded in 1878.
Where is Royal South Street Society located?
Headquartered in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
What is Royal South Street Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Royal South Street Society trustworthy?
Royal South Street Society 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 Royal South Street Society's registration number?
Registration: 33764110838 (Australia).
What is Royal South Street Society's website?
https://royalsouthstreet.com.au
Are donations to Royal South Street Society 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.