Change, not charity.
Collaborating to increase economic and social opportunity. Because when we work hand in hand and live with purpose, we all win.
Talent Beyond Boundaries
Funding & investments
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News & insights
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Stories of impact
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About us
Learn more about our people, our ambition and our history.
organisations supported by Bennelong Foundation.
years partnering with community changemakers across Australia.
Making meaningful change.
Founded by the Bangarra Family Office, the Bennelong Foundation and Bennelong Foundation UK are the philanthropic arms of the Bangarra Group. In addition to grantmaking and investments, the Foundations leverage the assets, time and expertise of the Group to connect business and philanthropy, build social impact leadership and cultivate a culture of giving.
charities funded in Cornwall, London, Kent and Surrey.
years funding programs that tackle childhood poverty and promote social inclusion in the UK.
Making meaningful change.
Founded by the Bangarra Family Office, the Bennelong Foundation UK and Bennelong Foundation Australia are the philanthropic arms of the Bangarra Group. In addition to grantmaking and investments, the Foundations leverage the assets, time and expertise of the Group to connect business and philanthropy, build social impact leadership and cultivate a culture of giving.
Stories of impact
Read how changemakers supported by the Bennelong Foundation create positive change.
Confit Pathways
Talent Beyond Boundaries
TeamSports4All
AYI Centres
Worthwhile Ventures
Grandcarers SA
Working hand in hand.
Confit Pathways
I used to run a criminal enterprise, now I run a social enterprise.
Joe Kown
Talent Beyond Boundaries
Bennelong Foundation came in on the ground floor and took a calculated risk. They were our second major funder...they backed the program when we were just forming as an organisation
Jemma Bailey
TeamSports4All
When families are in a cycle of disadvantage, it’s hard to break, but this charity has the potential to break that cycle.
Simon Davie
AYI Centres
The key difference AYI Centres intends to make is to support these students to feel safe at school.
Bishop Lareya
The latest from the Foundation and our partners.
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From the archives: Tan Track Clock 2012 Launch
2023 Community Grant Partners Announced
Carena Shankar
Chairperson, Bennelong Foundation
Working hand in hand with organisations to support participation, empower individuals and strengthen their communities.
FAQs
Bennelong Foundaton Australia is a Private Ancillary Fund operating under the regulations of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO). It grants to organisations that carry a deductible gift recipient 1 (DGR1) status.
Bennelong Foundation UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) operating under the regulations of the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It grants to registered charitable organisations or organisations whose work benefits the community.
Our ambition is to give every person the opportunity to shape their future and chase their goals.
Our aim is to increase pathways to economic empowerment, as well as social cohesion and inclusion.
You can find more information about specific funding areas here.
Yes.
Australia Foundation
Australia-based not-for-profits with DGR1 status can apply for a 12-month, Community Grant of up to $30,000 in our annual, open grant round. The round typically opens in July each year. Periodically, we invite expressions of interest for multi-year Catalyst Grants or Learning for Life Grants, or to take part in Pitch In events that are led by our Philanthropy & Engagement Committee.
Learn more in Grants.
UK Foundation
A small number of UK-based charitable organisations are invited to apply for a 12-month Social Inclusion Grant every year or take part in our UK Pitch In events. Learn more here.
When a grant round opens, organisations can submit an expression of interest via the website. The Foundation team will then invite a small number of these organsations to submit a full application. Visit our grants page to check eligibility criteria and read our supporting resources. Follow us on social media to stay up to date on funding opportunities.