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The Canberra Sikh Association Inc

Arts & Culture Weston, Australian Capital Territory ABN: 16522365397 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About The Canberra Sikh Association Inc

Canberra Khalsa Punjabi School: Languages

Founded
Headquarters
Weston, Australian Capital Territory
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2001

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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 The Canberra Sikh Association Inc with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Canberra Sikh Association Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Weston, Australian Capital Territory, 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. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's official registration number is 16522365397, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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.

The Canberra Sikh Association Inc is located in Weston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 15 Hickey Ct, Weston, Australian Capital Territory, 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 an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$1M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Canberra Sikh Association Inc. 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, The Canberra Sikh Association Inc 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). 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.

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

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

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$1.1M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
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 (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
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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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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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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 other incorporated entity 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, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
What is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is The Canberra Sikh Association Inc trustworthy?
The Canberra Sikh Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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.