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Campbell Edwards Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Organisations should apply through the Trust's formal application process and clearly demonstrate alignment with the Trust's focus on disadvantaged children, teenagers, and Indigenous communities. The Trust values ongoing relationships with charities, so demonstrating established program delivery and measurable outcomes for beneficiaries would be advantageous.
Giving Philosophy
The Trust seeks to support registered charities with programs that create real and sustainable impact for vulnerable Australians. It values established relationships with charities and looks for programs addressing social welfare needs including youth support, family assistance, Indigenous community support, and basic indigence.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $1.2M | $44.7M | $44.7M |
| FY2022 | $71K | $1.3M | $39.6M | $39.6M |
| FY2021 | — | $966K | $40.1M | $40.0M |
| FY2020 | — | $1.1M | $35.0M | $35.0M |
| FY2019 | — | $3.8M | $34.3M | $34.2M |
| 5yr total | $71K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
communityindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-TASAU-VIC
Recipients
youthdisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family trust founded by Robert Campbell Edwards, who arrived from Ireland in the late 19th century and built wealth through a tea empire and property development in Melbourne, creating a substantial family fortune over 30+ years.
Board & Leadership
James Edwards
chair
ACNC
Alvin Tan
trustee
ACNC
Amanda Hopkins
trustee
ACNC
Katherine Edwards
trustee
ACNC
Wootton Christopher
trustee
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (57 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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