Barada Barna Charitable Trust
Concentration RiskAbout
The Barada Barna Charitable Trust is a large grant-making foundation based in Townsville, Queensland, established in 2010. While the provided website content primarily describes the Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation (the native title body corporate), the trust appears to support the Barada Barna people and broader Indigenous communities in Queensland. With annual giving of $500,000, it supports vulnerable populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth, children, families, people with disabilities, and those at risk of homelessness.
Giving Philosophy
This trust appears to focus on supporting Indigenous communities in Queensland, particularly the Barada Barna people, with a mission to assist and empower communities to be self-reliant while maintaining strong cultural identity. Its giving likely prioritises community-driven initiatives that address local needs and build capacity within Indigenous communities.
Tips for Applicants
Given the Indigenous community focus and connection to the Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation, applicants should demonstrate genuine alignment with Indigenous community priorities and show how their programs will benefit the Barada Barna people or broader Indigenous communities in the Townsville/Queensland region. Building relationships with the corporation and demonstrating cultural competency would be essential.
Programs & Opportunities (3)
Annual student support payment for full-time students in prep through senior school
Full-time university scholarships up to $5,000/year for up to 4 years
Annual payment for Eligible Applicants over 50 years of age
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6M | $5.2M | $6.9M | $-1,630,615 |
| 2022 | $2.3M | $4.7M | $7.3M | $-2,414,781 |
| 2021 | $4.8M | $3.7M | $4.5M | $1.2M |
| 2020 | $3.8M | $2.7M | $3.4M | $1.1M |
| 2019 | $983K | $1.9M | $2.9M | $-905,616 |
| 2018 | $575K | $2.0M | $3.7M | $-1,407,758 |
| 2017 | $1.8M | $2.2M | $4.7M | $-390,589 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-14162323715
- ABN
- 14162323715
- Sector
- community
- Website
- baradabarna.com.au/
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.6M
- Assets
- $6.9M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 17
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4810
- Locality
- Townsville City - North Ward
- Remoteness
- Outer Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 6/10
- LGA
- Townsville
- SA2 Region
- Townsville City - North Ward
- Entities in Area
- 566
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.