The trustee for The Salvation Army Aust Self Denial Fund (for Overseas Aid)

About

The Salvation Army's Self Denial Fund for Overseas Aid is an international development grantmaker that fights poverty and injustice through community projects and disaster relief across 128+ countries. The foundation focuses on three key impact areas: children's welfare, health improvements, and livelihood development, working directly with Salvation Army centres and staff overseas to ensure donations create measurable community impact.

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The foundation prioritises direct impact and community empowerment, working through established Salvation Army networks to ensure accountability and lasting change. It values tangible outcomes—such as access to clean water, income-generating skills training, and education—and emphasises supporting the most urgent needs while building resilience in vulnerable communities.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations should align proposals with the three priority areas (children, health, livelihoods) and demonstrate how projects create lasting community change. Direct engagement with existing Salvation Army overseas networks and centres is likely to be more effective than unsolicited applications, given the foundation's emphasis on working through established partnerships.

Financial History (2 years)