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Surfers for Climate

Environment Byron Bay, Nsw ABN 83642508781 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Surfers for Climate

The Trade Up: Environmental education

Founded
Headquarters
Byron Bay, Nsw
Foundation type
Medium
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar environment in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 53

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Surfers for Climate is a registered environment nonprofit based in Byron Bay, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is 83642508781. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$397K in annual revenue.

Surfers for Climate has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 environment charities in Australia is 53/100.

Surfers for Climate is located in Byron Bay, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 14a Banksia Dr, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Surfers for Climate has A$397K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Surfers for Climate is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$397K in annual revenue.

Surfers for Climate has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Surfers for Climate 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.

Among environment charities registered in Australia: Surfers for Climate's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is in line with the peer average of 53/100. Its annual revenue of A$397K is below the peer average of A$2M.

Surfers for Climate 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 3 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
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 SURFERS FOR CLIMATE holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

A new documentary spotlights Ecuador’s women surfers fighting climate change - huckmag.com
Apr 2025
www.huckmag.com
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Non-Profit Search Engine Alert: Ecosia Leads the Charge for the Next Generation of Eco-Conscious Web Surfers! - Hudson V
Nov 2023
hudsonvalleystylemagazine.com
Kelly Slater called “world’s politest surfer” after fans and pro’s line up to share examples of champ’s astonishing etiq
Aug 2023
beachgrit.com
Modern-looking "surfer man" captured in 1917 photograph registered as "proof of time travel" - BeachGrit.com
Aug 2023
beachgrit.com
Glamorous Australian dubbed “sexiest surfer alive” almost severs nipple in horror Indonesian wipeout - BeachGrit.com
Aug 2023
beachgrit.com
Form filed
A$0.2M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
“Heroic” pigeon escapes death penalty after it was revealed his trip from America to Australia was fraudulent: “The bird
Jan 2021
beachgrit.com
Ariel Pink Cancelled: Explains His Side On Tucker Carlson - BeachGrit.com
Jan 2021
beachgrit.com

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Peer charities

Other environment in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Surfers for Climate This page 44 A$396,796 -
Sustainable Living Foundation Inc 54 A$390,874 -
The Liebe Group Inc 53 A$992,159 -
Effective Altruism Australia Environment Ltd 52 A$110,254 -
Certified Sustainable Ltd 52 A$202,705 -

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
Apr 21, 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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Surfers for Climate

What is Surfers for Climate?
Surfers for Climate is a environment medium based in Byron Bay, Australia. The Trade Up: Environmental education
When was Surfers for Climate founded?
Surfers for Climate was founded in 2020.
Where is Surfers for Climate located?
Headquartered in Byron Bay, Australia.
What is Surfers for Climate's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Surfers for Climate trustworthy?
Surfers for Climate has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Surfers for Climate's registration number?
Registration: 83642508781 (Australia).
What is Surfers for Climate's website?
https://surfersforclimate.com/
Are donations to Surfers for Climate 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.