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The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited

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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited

We operated a dancing school and provided a facility whereby traditional Cretan dancing and Cretan instruments can be taught to children; We held various events throughout the year that were held with the view of educating members, youth and the wider public as well as promoting culture. Events included dinner dances, tavern nights, a documentary screening, lectures, presentations, a festival and public dance workshops We celebrated, commemorated and honoured various national and international days of significance, namely ANZAC day, the Battle of Crete, the Holocaust of Arkadi, Greek National Day, Ohi Day as well as others; We held raffles, auctions and other events in support of people who have been affected by natural disasters, the disadvantaged as well as other …

Founded
Headquarters
Marrickville, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1980, it predates 82% of the education charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 14,337 education 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 (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its registration number is 42001902174. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$347K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited's official registration number is 42001902174, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 education charities in Australia is 66/100.

The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is located in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years. Its registered address is 57 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited has A$347K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$347K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited. 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 Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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.

We operated a dancing school and provided a facility whereby traditional Cretan dancing and Cretan instruments can be taught to children; We held various events throughout the year that were held with the view of educating members, youth and the wider public as well as promoting culture. Events included dinner dances, tavern nights, a documentary screening, lectures, presentations, a festival and public dance workshops We celebrated, commemorated and honoured various national and international days of significance, namely ANZAC day, the Battle of Crete, the Holocaust of Arkadi, Greek National Day, Ohi Day as well as others; We held raffles, auctions and other events in support of people who have been... The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$347K is below the peer average of A$8M.

The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited 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.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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 this charity 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 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
Jun 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 · 1980
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 The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited

What is The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited?
The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited is a education australian public company based in Marrickville, Australia. We operated a dancing school and provided a facility whereby traditional Cretan dancing and Cretan instruments can be taught to children; We held various events throughout the year that were held with the view of educating members, youth and the wider public as well as promoting culture. Events included dinner dances, tavern nights, a documentary screening, lectures, presentations, a festival and public dance workshops We celebrated, commemorated and honoured various national and international days of significance, namely ANZAC day, the Battle of Crete, the Holocaust of Arkadi, Greek National Day, Ohi Day as well as others; We held raffles, auctions and other events in support of people who have been affected by natural disasters, the disadvantaged as well as other for other not for profit organisations; We organised programs wherein our members and the wider public could assist in supporting the disadvantaged and other not for profit organisations such as Easter egg collections, Christmas toy drives as well as collecting groceries and clothing that were delivered to various charities and not for profit organisations across Sydney.
When was The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited founded?
The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited was founded in 1980.
Where is The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited located?
Headquartered in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.
What is The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited trustworthy?
The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited's registration number?
Registration: 42001902174 (Australia).
What is The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited's website?
https://www.cretannsw.com.au/
Are donations to The Cretan Association of Sydney & New South Wales Limited 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.