Change, not charity.
The Bennelong Foundation works hand in hand with organisations to support participation, empower individuals and strengthen their communities. Because when we are part of something bigger - we all win.
Talent Beyond Boundaries
Funding & investments
Discover how we fund community organisations and invest our resources.
News & insights
Read the latest updates from the Foundation and our partners.
Stories of impact
Be inspired by the tales of changemakers and positive community action.
About us
Learn more about our people, our ambition and our history.
organisations supported by the Bennelong Foundation.
years partnering with community changemakers.
Making meaningful change
Founded by the Bangarra Family Office, the Bennelong Foundation and the Bennelong Foundation UK are the philanthropic arms of the Bangarra Group. In addition to grantmaking and investments, we 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 the Bennelong Foundation Australia are the philanthropic arms of the Bangarra Group. In addition to grantmaking and investments, we 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.
Sydney East Community College
Banksia Gardens
First Australians Capital
Happy Brain Education
Australian Spatial Analytics
Media Diversity Australia
Stories of our partnerships
Confit Pathways
I used to run a criminal enterprise, now I run a social enterprise.
Joe Kwon
Talent Beyond Boundaries
The 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
It's hard to break cycles of disadvantage, but this charity is doing just that for families.
Simon Davie
AYI Centres
The key difference AYI Centres intends to make is to support these students to feel safe at school.
Bishop Laryea
The latest from the Foundation and our partners
Keep the fire burning: the Bennelong Foundation celebrates NAIDOC Week 2024 with Koorie Academy
Pitch In Sydney
A Taste of Harmony
2019 Tan Track Challenge
Bennelong Foundation chairman Jeff Chapman awarded Australia Day honour for services to philanthropy
Welcome Football - Staff volunteering day
Our first sandwich making volunteer session in Sydney with Eat Up Australia
Dewi Cooke
CEO, The Social Studio
Working hand in hand with organisations to support participation, empower individuals and strengthen their communities.
FAQs
The Bennelong Foundation 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.
The 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 & Community 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.