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Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd

Arts & Culture Lithgow, Nsw ABN 96139641108 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
42/100 · methodology

About Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd

Zig Zag Railway Operations: Civil engineering

Founded
Headquarters
Lithgow, Nsw
Foundation type
Medium
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 42
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

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lithgow, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its registration number is 96139641108. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for arts & culture charities in Australia. The organization reports A$2M in annual revenue.

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 56/100.

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd is located in Lithgow, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years. Its registered address is Po Box 1, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd has A$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$2M in annual revenue.

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd 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 arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$2M is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.

Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd 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$1M-A$10M
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$1.3M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd This page 42 A$1.9 million -
Brandenburg Ensemble Ltd 57 A$8.8 million -
The Sydney Film Festival 57 A$5.6 million -
Queensland Music Network Incorporated 57 A$4.4 million -
Abbotsford Convent Foundation 55 A$4.6 million -
The King's Trust Australia Limited 54 A$2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd

What is Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd?
Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd is a arts & culture medium based in Lithgow, Australia. Zig Zag Railway Operations: Civil engineering
When was Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd founded?
Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd was founded in 1971.
Where is Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd located?
Headquartered in Lithgow, Australia.
What is Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd trustworthy?
Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 96139641108 (Australia).
What is Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd's website?
https://www.zigzagrailway.com.au
Are donations to Zig Zag Railway Co Op Ltd 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.