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Townsend House Inc

Social Services Hindmarsh, SA ABN 29378746905 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Townsend House Inc

Early Intervention: Family services

Founded
Headquarters
Hindmarsh, SA
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
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 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
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

Townsend House Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Hindmarsh, SA, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1873 and has been operating for 153 years. Its registration number is 29378746905. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$8M in annual revenue.

Townsend House Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 social services charities in Australia is 56/100.

Townsend House Inc is located in Hindmarsh, SA, Australia. The organization was established in 1873 and has been active for 153 years. Its registered address is 193-195 Port Road, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Townsend House Inc has A$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Townsend House Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$8M in annual revenue.

Townsend House Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Townsend House 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 social services charities registered in Australia: Townsend House Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$8M is well above the peer average of A$3M.

Townsend House 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.

Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$1M-A$10M
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 Townsend House Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

‘A river flowing through the house’: Flood-hit Wellington residents ponder massive cleanup - The Post
Apr 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Man dies after Townsend house fire - NBC Boston
Mar 2026
www.nbcboston.com
'Oldest surviving building' in Somerset town to re-open to public - Somerset County Gazette
Nov 2025
www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk
'Phone call' would clear up care home sale concerns - The Forester
Sep 2025
www.theforester.co.uk
Lack of talks over sale of disused care home sparks concern - Gloucestershire Live
Sep 2025
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
Archaeology Students In Missouri Just Uncovered An Historic Pioneer Homestead That Was Built In The 1830s - All That's I
Jul 2025
allthatsinteresting.com
News - Archaeologists Locate Historic Missouri Homestead - Archaeology Magazine
Jul 2025
archaeology.org
Magnolia House in Rosedale, Toronto - e-architect
Jul 2025
www.e-architect.com
'Forgotten' work of 1920s photographer on display - BBC
Jul 2025
www.bbc.co.uk
Missouri State's archaeology field school unearths part of early Springfield homestead - Springfield News-Leader
Jul 2025
www.news-leader.com
Form filed
A$8.4M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$6.6M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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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
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

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 Townsend House Inc

What is Townsend House Inc?
Townsend House Inc is a social services large based in Hindmarsh, Australia. Early Intervention: Family services
When was Townsend House Inc founded?
Townsend House Inc was founded in 1873.
Who leads Townsend House Inc?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is Townsend House Inc located?
Headquartered in Hindmarsh, Australia.
What is Townsend House Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Townsend House Inc trustworthy?
Townsend House Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Townsend House Inc's registration number?
Registration: 29378746905 (Australia).
What is Townsend House Inc's website?
https://www.cando4kids.com.au
Are donations to Townsend House 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.