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WIRES is Australia s largest wildlife rescue organisation. WIRES mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same, and WIRES has been rescuing and caring for sick, injured and orphaned native animals for over 36 years. WIRES operate a dedicated Wildlife Rescue Office assisting wildlife and the community across Australia 24hours a day, 365 days a year. WIRES receives over 180,000 calls to our 1300 number and provide rescue advice and assistance for over 130,000 animals annually, as well as provide fulltime mobile Wildlife Emergency Responders operating across Greater Sydney, SouthEast Queensland and Tasmania. WIRES provides significant national support annually for dozens of projects to assist with wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, research and recovery, …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 1,594 environment charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 2,408 environment charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is a registered environment nonprofit based in Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 30768872928. 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$14M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited's official registration number is 30768872928, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited 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 environment charities in Australia is 66/100.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is located in Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is U 1 117 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited has A$14M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$14M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited. 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, Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited 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.
WIRES is Australia s largest wildlife rescue organisation. WIRES mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same, and WIRES has been rescuing and caring for sick, injured and orphaned native animals for over 36 years. WIRES operate a dedicated Wildlife Rescue Office assisting wildlife and the community across Australia 24hours a day, 365 days a year. WIRES receives over 180,000 calls to our 1300 number and provide rescue advice and assistance for over 130,000 animals annually, as well as provide fulltime mobile Wildlife Emergency Responders operating across Greater Sydney, SouthEast Queensland and Tasmania. WIRES provides significant national support annually for dozens of... Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is classified as an environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among environment charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$14M is well above the peer average of A$2M.
Yes - Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited 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.
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Australian donations are deductible if Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 2012
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Quick facts about Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited
- What is Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited?
- Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited is a environment australian public company based in Brookvale, Australia. WIRES is Australia s largest wildlife rescue organisation. WIRES mission is to actively rehabilitate and preserve Australian wildlife and inspire others to do the same, and WIRES has been rescuing and caring for sick, injured and orphaned native animals for over 36 years. WIRES operate a dedicated Wildlife Rescue Office assisting wildlife and the community across Australia 24hours a day, 365 days a year. WIRES receives over 180,000 calls to our 1300 number and provide rescue advice and assistance for over 130,000 animals annually, as well as provide fulltime mobile Wildlife Emergency Responders operating across Greater Sydney, SouthEast Queensland and Tasmania. WIRES provides significant national support annually for dozens of projects to assist with wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, research and recovery, and works nationally with strategic partners across Australia to support the recovery of wildlife habitat and the preservation of native species in the wild. WIRES is committed to implementing projects and programs designed to deliver the best longterm outcomes for native animals. Key priorities for WIRES include; increasing wildlife rescue and rehabilitation capacity nationally, improving emergency response capability, supporting critical habitat projects and species conservation programs.
- When was Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited founded?
- Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited was founded in 2012.
- Where is Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited located?
- Headquartered in Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited trustworthy?
- Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited 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 Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited's registration number?
- Registration: 30768872928 (Australia).
- What is Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited's website?
- https://www.wires.org.au
- Are donations to Wildlife Information Rescue And Education Service Limited 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.