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The Kitching Charitable Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Given the trust's regional focus and modest scale, applicants should demonstrate clear ties to South Australia or Western Australia and emphasise grassroots community impact. Direct contact via post (as no website exists) to the Adelaide address would be appropriate - applications should be concise and highlight specific, tangible community benefits rather than broad organisational overhead.
Giving Philosophy
The trust appears to operate as a modest family charitable vehicle, likely prioritising direct community impact in its home state of South Australia with some reach into Western Australia. Given its small annual giving capacity, it likely favours organisations with strong local connections and demonstrated need over large institutional recipients.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $101K | $247K | $3.9M | $3.9M |
| FY2022 | $153K | $316K | $3.5M | $3.5M |
| FY2021 | — | — | $3.8M | $3.8M |
| FY2020 | $165K | $202K | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| FY2019 | $169K | $253K | $3.7M | $3.6M |
| FY2018 | $96K | $327K | $3.5M | $3.4M |
| FY2017 | $98K | $247K | $2.8M | $2.8M |
| 7yr total | $781K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-SAAU-WA
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Private family trust - the Kitching family wealth accumulated through private means, likely business or investment activities. Structured as a charitable trust rather than a corporate foundation.
Board & Leadership
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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