The Trustee For The Gelganyem Trust
About
The Gelganyem Trust is a philanthropic foundation based in Kununurra, Western Australia, in the East Kimberley region. Established in 2005, it supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other disadvantaged community members in regional and remote WA. The trust focuses on improving outcomes for Indigenous families, youth, children, and aged persons in the Kimberley region through community development and direct support programs.
Giving Philosophy
The Gelganyem Trust is deeply connected to the East Kimberley community and prioritises supporting Indigenous Australians and other vulnerable populations in regional and remote areas. It focuses on practical assistance and community-building initiatives that address local needs, particularly for families, youth, and elderly community members facing disadvantage.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate strong connections to the East Kimberley region and show how their programs will directly benefit Indigenous communities in regional and remote WA. Given the trust's community-focused nature, proposals that involve local partnerships, address identified local needs, and show measurable outcomes for Indigenous families and youth would be well-received. Direct engagement with the trust via their website to understand current priorities is recommended.
Programs & Opportunities (3)
This program provides scholarships and other financial assistance to Indigenous individuals for education and training, supporting primary, secondary, and tertiary studies for students from the Gelganyem Traditional Owner groups.
This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous persons for their education and training, covering primary, secondary, and potentially tertiary education. It aims to advance education for Aboriginals throughout the East Kimberley Region.
This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous Persons from the Argyle diamond mine area for their education and training, covering costs associated with gaining an education. The Gelganyem Trust allocates 50% of the interest from its Sustainability Fund towards education initiatives.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.5M | $695K | $41.5M | $15.0M |
| 2022 | $780K | $558K | $26.3M | $221K |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $1.1M | $26.6M | $3.9M |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $822K | $22.3M | $-574,557 |
| 2019 | $2.0M | $1.6M | $22.7M | $433K |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.2M | $22.5M | $1.4M |
| 2017 | $2.0M | $475K | $20.9M | $1.6M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-87966979334
- ABN
- 87966979334
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.gelganyem.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $14.5M
- Assets
- $41.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 16
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
- 6743
- Locality
- CAMBRIDGE GULF
- Remoteness
- Very Remote Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 2/10
- LGA
- Derby-West Kimberley
- SA2 Region
- Kununurra
- Entities in Area
- 256
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 20% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).