Homelessness NSW
Concentration RiskAbout
Homelessness NSW is the peak organisation for homelessness services in New South Wales, focused on preventing and ending homelessness. They achieve this by advocating for policy change, supporting frontline services, and building sector capacity. As a registered grantmaker, they also distribute funds to support initiatives within the homelessness sector.
Giving Philosophy
Homelessness NSW approaches giving by investing in initiatives that align with their mission to prevent and end homelessness. Their philosophy is rooted in strengthening the sector through advocacy, research, capacity building, and direct financial support, empowering frontline services and fostering collaborative solutions to achieve systemic change.
Tips for Applicants
As a peak body primarily focused on advocacy and sector support, applicants should demonstrate how their project directly contributes to preventing or ending homelessness in NSW, aligns with Homelessness NSW's strategic priorities, and supports frontline service delivery. Being a member of Homelessness NSW may be beneficial for collaborative opportunities or specific project funding.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.6M | $5.6M | $6.4M | $51K |
| 2022 | $4.2M | $4.1M | $7.9M | $84K |
| 2021 | $3.4M | $3.2M | $7.9M | $166K |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $1.9M | $5.1M | $97K |
| 2019 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.0M | $53K |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.4M | $872K | $99K |
| 2017 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $839K | $34K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-37596554677
- ABN
- 37596554677
- Sector
- community
- Website
- www.homelessnessnsw.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- Wayne Muir - Chair
- Cathy Thomas - Deputy Chair
- Felicity Ryan
- David Eldridge
- Ben McAlpine
- Amy Lawton
- Andrew Johnson
- Katherine McKernan - CEO (non-voting)
Financials
- Revenue
- $5.6M
- Assets
- $6.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 21
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2011
- Locality
- Potts Point - Woolloomooloo
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Potts Point - Woolloomooloo
- Entities in Area
- 330
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.