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Victorian Arts Centre Trust

Arts & Culture Southbank, Victoria ABN: 83295983059 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Victorian Arts Centre Trust

Australian Performing Arts Collection and the Australian Music Vault: Museums

Founded
Headquarters
Southbank, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1979, it predates 84% of the arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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

Victorian Arts Centre Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is 83295983059. 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$113M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Victorian Arts Centre Trust's official registration number is 83295983059, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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.

Victorian Arts Centre Trust is located in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Victorian Arts Centre Trust has A$113M 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.

Victorian Arts Centre Trust is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$113M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Victorian Arts Centre Trust. 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, Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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.

Australian Performing Arts Collection and the Australian Music Vault: Museums Victorian Arts Centre Trust is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$113M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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$100M-A$1B
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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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
445
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$112.9M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
New members appointed to Arts Centre Melbourne Foundation - AussieTheatre.com
Dec 2024
www.aussietheatre.com.au
New Trustees welcomed to Arts Centre Melbourne - AussieTheatre.com
Nov 2024
www.aussietheatre.com.au
Form filed
A$119.0M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Karen Quinlan announced as CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne - Limelight magazine
Nov 2023
limelight-arts.com.au
Arts Centre Melbourne holds memorial service for Sue Nattrass - Southbank Local News
Apr 2023
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au
Form filed
A$91.8M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
New CEO to lead the Arts Centre through its biggest change and growth - Southbank Local News
Aug 2022
www.southbanklocalnews.com.au
New CEO announced for Arts Centre Melbourne - AussieTheatre.com
Aug 2022
www.aussietheatre.com.au
Arts Centre Melbourne CEO Claire Spencer to head up London’s Barbican - The Music Network
Feb 2022
themusicnetwork.com
Form filed
A$85.4M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Victorian Government announces a broader vision for Federation Square - Australian Arts Review
Jun 2021
artsreview.com.au
Form filed
A$88.1M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
Arts Centre Melbourne announces new President - Australian Arts Review
Apr 2019
artsreview.com.au
New President named for Arts Centre Melbourne - Australasian Leisure Management Magazine
Apr 2019
www.ausleisure.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 · 1979
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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust

What is Victorian Arts Centre Trust?
Victorian Arts Centre Trust is a arts & culture other incorporated entity based in Southbank, Australia. Australian Performing Arts Collection and the Australian Music Vault: Museums
When was Victorian Arts Centre Trust founded?
Victorian Arts Centre Trust was founded in 1979.
Where is Victorian Arts Centre Trust located?
Headquartered in Southbank, Victoria, Australia.
What is Victorian Arts Centre Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Victorian Arts Centre Trust trustworthy?
Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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 Victorian Arts Centre Trust's registration number?
Registration: 83295983059 (Australia).
What is Victorian Arts Centre Trust's website?
https://artscentremelbourne.com.au
Are donations to Victorian Arts Centre Trust 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.