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The Torch Project

Arts & Culture Carlton, Vic ABN 55108975873 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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46
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About The Torch Project

Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness

Founded
Headquarters
Carlton, Vic
Foundation type
Large
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: 46
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 Torch Project is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Carlton, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 55108975873. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (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$3M in annual revenue.

The Torch Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 Torch Project is located in Carlton, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 146 Elgin St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Torch Project has A$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Torch Project is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.

The Torch Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness The Torch Project is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: The Torch Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$3M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

The Torch Project 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 Torch Project 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

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Modeling & Texturing a Tactical Wand-Torch that Looks Like a Gun - 80 Level
Feb 2026
80.lv
How the heat from wastewater can be a source of renewable energy - BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Nov 2025
www.bcs.org
Torch Clean Energy taps Fluence for 640 MWh battery at Arizona solar plant - ESG Dive
Oct 2025
www.esgdive.com
The Torch: ODA’s Supertall Addition to the Times Square Skyline - parametric-architecture.com
Sep 2025
parametric-architecture.com
Construction Resumes on Massive Times Square Development - The Torch is Back On - CooperatorNews New York
Jul 2025
cooperatornews.com
'Hard-hitting' truth-telling exhibition presents brutal truths about Australia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jun 2025
www.abc.net.au
Pilot project directs healthcare resources to rural Missouri - Missourinet
Apr 2024
www.missourinet.com
Torino 2025 FISU Games torch unveiled - FISU
Jan 2024
www.fisu.net
Form filed
A$3.3M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Victorian arts program helping Indigenous inmates build a new life after prison - National Indigenous Times
May 2023
nit.com.au
Form filed
A$1.9M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
TORCH Research and Innovation project - Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
Nov 2022
www.elte.hu

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Torch Project This page 46 A$3.3 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
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 The Torch Project

What is The Torch Project?
The Torch Project is a arts & culture large based in Carlton, Australia. Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness
When was The Torch Project founded?
The Torch Project was founded in 2004.
Where is The Torch Project located?
Headquartered in Carlton, Australia.
What is The Torch Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is The Torch Project trustworthy?
The Torch Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Torch Project's registration number?
Registration: 55108975873 (Australia).
What is The Torch Project's website?
https://thetorch.org.au
Are donations to The Torch Project 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.