The Trustee For John & Beryl Neilsen Winchester Foundation
Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation operates on the belief that geographic location should never be a barrier to quality education. Beryl Neilsen experienced firsthand the educational disparities between city and country students, including the financial burden of boarding children away from home. The foundation takes a holistic approach, providing not just financial support but also fostering lifelong connections through alumni programs and ambassador networks. Recipients and their families become Winchester Ambassadors, creating a supportive community that gives back to the foundation's mission.
Tips for Applicants
The foundation is based in Mackay, Queensland and focuses specifically on rural and regional students who need to relocate for education. Applications are submitted via email to jharris@winchesterfoundation.org. The foundation values long-term relationships with recipients who become ambassadors. Their scholarship committee appears to track student progress closely and celebrates achievements. Primary and secondary scholarships as well as tertiary and trade scholarships are available, so specify which level you're applying for.
Programs & Opportunities (9)
Scholarships for regional and rural students to attend boarding schools, covering boarding and tuition fees
Scholarships for university and TAFE/trade students living in rural and regional areas
Scholarships for youth studying trades or tertiary degrees in rural and regional areas of Queensland and Northern Territory.
Scholarships for primary, secondary, and tertiary students plus trade scholarships for rural and remote youth in Queensland and Northern Territory. Supports costs of accessing suitable education including boarding expenses.
Provides scholarships to support regional and rural students pursuing trade studies.
Scholarships for primary and secondary students in rural and regional areas of Queensland and Northern Territory to assist with the costs of accessing suitable education.
Scholarships to support secondary students with boarding costs to access education opportunities.
Provides scholarships to support regional and rural students in pursuing their primary education.
Provides scholarships to support regional and rural students in pursuing their secondary education, specifically for boarding school fees.
Notable Grants
- $9.8M total awarded across 2,467 scholarships to 935 students since inception
- 162 students completed Year 12 with Winchester support
- 130 students graduated from university with foundation support
- 484 scholarships awarded in 2026 (289 secondary, 191 tertiary, 4 trade)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7M | $1.0M | $15.9M | $2.7M |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $819K | $12.8M | $1.5M |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $750K | $12.0M | $807K |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $765K | $10.6M | $1.1M |
| 2019 | $2.0M | $705K | $9.2M | $1.4M |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $663K | $7.8M | $1.1M |
| 2017 | $1.2M | $751K | $6.7M | $490K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-12266546778
- ABN
- 12266546778
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.winchesterfoundation.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (4)
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.7M
- Assets
- $15.9M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 33
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4740
- Locality
- Andergrove - Beaconsfield
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 5/10
- LGA
- Mackay
- SA2 Region
- Andergrove - Beaconsfield
- Entities in Area
- 1,229