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Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc

Main Beach, Qld ABN 28929833597 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc

Marine Search & Rescue: Public safety

Founded
Headquarters
Main Beach, Qld
Foundation type
Medium
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 38

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Main Beach, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 28929833597. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$701K in annual revenue.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Australia is 38/100.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is located in Main Beach, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is Muriel Henchman Drive, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc has A$701K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$701K in annual revenue.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association 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 disaster relief charities registered in Australia: Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 38/100. Its annual revenue of A$701K is below the peer average of A$5M.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association 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.

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Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$0.9M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
They come in threes – SOLAS Trusts - Sail-World.com
Feb 2018
www.sail-world.com
Cheque presented to Australian Volunteer Coast Guard – Brisbane Flotilla from CYCA SOLAS Trusts - Cruising Yacht Club of
May 2008
cyca.com.au

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc This page 37 A$701,214 -
Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 42 A$167,831 -
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Inc 38 A$638,358 -
Cessnock District Rescue Squad Inc 38 A$274,449 -
Emergency & Long Term Accommodation Moranbah Inc 37 A$696,813 -
Macpherson Kelley Foundation 37 A$165,172 -
Australian National 4Wd Radio Network Inc 37 A$219,178 -
The Trustee for Easts Leagues Foundation 37 A$102,500 -
Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Reb Meir Baal Haness Limited 35 A$313,319 -

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 2022 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 Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc

What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc?
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is a disaster relief medium based in Main Beach, Australia. Marine Search & Rescue: Public safety
When was Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc founded?
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc was founded in 1984.
Where is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Main Beach, Australia.
What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc trustworthy?
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's registration number?
Registration: 28929833597 (Australia).
What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's website?
http://www.vmrsouthport.com.au
Are donations to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise 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.