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Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
38/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc

We are an emergency service, who provide qualified life saving volunteers to patrol 7kms of beach from Tennyson to Largs Bay. We have approximately 120 patrolling members. Patrols run from October to April every year.

Founded
Foundation type
Medium
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 38
Peer average: 38

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its registration number is 38803068615. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$638K in annual revenue.

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. 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 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Australia is 38/100.

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc is registered in Australia. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

Based on official tax filings, Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc has A$638K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$638K in annual revenue.

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are an emergency service, who provide qualified life saving volunteers to patrol 7kms of beach from Tennyson to Largs Bay. We have approximately 120 patrolling members. Patrols run from October to April every year. Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1953.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Australia: Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100 is in line with the peer average of 38/100. Its annual revenue of A$638K is below the peer average of A$5M.

Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc 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.

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Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

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A$0.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
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Mar 2021
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Dec 2020
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Oct 2020
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SA Police investigating after explosive device found beside surf lifesaving club - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Aug 2020
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Apr 2020
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Nov 2019
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May 2019
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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

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc

What is Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc?
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc is a disaster relief medium, Australia. We are an emergency service, who provide qualified life saving volunteers to patrol 7kms of beach from Tennyson to Largs Bay. We have approximately 120 patrolling members. Patrols run from October to April every year.
When was Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc founded?
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc was founded in 1953.
Where is Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc located?
Headquartered in Australia.
What is Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc trustworthy?
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc's registration number?
Registration: 38803068615 (Australia).
What is Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc's website?
https://semaphoreslsc.com.au
Are donations to Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc 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.