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Education Footscray, Victoria ABN: 17110713865 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Western Chances

Western Chances Scholarships, Opportunities & Pursuit Awards: Education support

Founded
Headquarters
Footscray, Victoria
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2006

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Western Chances with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified DGR endorsement for this organization, which only 39% of similar organizations hold. View this cohort
  • 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 (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • 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

Western Chances is a registered education nonprofit based in Footscray, Victoria, 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 17110713865. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Western Chances's official registration number is 17110713865, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Western Chances 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.

Western Chances is located in Footscray, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is Office T220, Victoria University Nicholson Campus, Footscray, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Western Chances has A$3M 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.

Western Chances is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Western Chances. 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, Western Chances 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Western Chances Scholarships, Opportunities & Pursuit Awards: Education support Western Chances is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$3M is below the peer average of A$8M.

Yes - Western Chances 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$1M-A$10M
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 Western Chances 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
7
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$2.7M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Providing STEM education scholarships with Western Chances - AirTrunk
Apr 2024
airtrunk.com
Major step for Victoria University & Western Chances - Victoria University
Mar 2024
www.vu.edu.au
Form filed
A$2.3M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
The western way: Maria’s journey to teaching - Victoria University
Oct 2023
www.vu.edu.au
Chances paving the way to dreams - Victoria University
Jul 2023
www.vu.edu.au
Form filed
A$2.0M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1.5M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1.3M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
Jane Le one of Western Chances new scholarship recipients - Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly
Feb 2017
brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.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 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.
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 · 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 · 2004
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 Western Chances

What is Western Chances?
Western Chances is a education australian public company based in Footscray, Australia. Western Chances Scholarships, Opportunities & Pursuit Awards: Education support
When was Western Chances founded?
Western Chances was founded in 2004.
Where is Western Chances located?
Headquartered in Footscray, Victoria, Australia.
What is Western Chances's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Western Chances trustworthy?
Western Chances 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 Western Chances's registration number?
Registration: 17110713865 (Australia).
What is Western Chances's website?
https://www.westernchances.org.au
Are donations to Western Chances 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.