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The Canberra Sikh Association Inc

Arts & Culture Weston, Act ABN 16522365397 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About The Canberra Sikh Association Inc

Canberra Khalsa Punjabi School: Languages

Founded
Headquarters
Weston, Act
Foundation type
Medium
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 5 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 56

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Weston, Act, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 16522365397. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for arts & culture charities in Australia. The organization reports A$1M in annual revenue.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 56/100.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is located in Weston, Act, Australia. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 15 Hickey Ct, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has A$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$1M in annual revenue.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The Canberra Sikh Association 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.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$1M is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.

The Canberra Sikh Association 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$1M-A$10M
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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 The Canberra Sikh Association Inc 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

6 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$1.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Canada and India have expelled each other's top diplomats in the last 24 hours. Here's why Australia is 'deeply concerne
Sep 2023
www.abc.net.au
Australian authorities on alert as Sikh-Hindu tensions over Khalistan separatist movement boil over in Sydney - Australi
Jun 2023
www.abc.net.au
Canberra removes then reinstates Sikh flags - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Apr 2023
www.abc.net.au
Canberra's Sikh temple to get a new building as community doubles in last five years - SBS Australia
Feb 2023
www.sbs.com.au
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
Canberra's Ahmadiyya Muslim community host multi-faith peace symposium - The Canberra Times
Jun 2019
www.canberratimes.com.au
Growing Sikh community to build new temple, complete with gold domes - Region Canberra
Feb 2019
region.com.au

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Canberra Sikh Association Inc This page 41 A$1.1 million -
Brandenburg Ensemble Ltd 57 A$8.8 million -
The Sydney Film Festival 57 A$5.6 million -
Queensland Music Network Incorporated 57 A$4.4 million -
Abbotsford Convent Foundation 55 A$4.6 million -
The King's Trust Australia Limited 54 A$2.2 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

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 The Canberra Sikh Association Inc

What is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc?
The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is a arts & culture medium based in Weston, Australia. Canberra Khalsa Punjabi School: Languages
When was The Canberra Sikh Association Inc founded?
The Canberra Sikh Association Inc was founded in 1989.
Where is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Weston, Australia.
What is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc trustworthy?
The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's registration number?
Registration: 16522365397 (Australia).
What is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's website?
https://gurdwara-sahib-canberra.csa.asn.au/home
Are donations to The Canberra Sikh Association 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.