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Special Air Services Resources Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
This fund directly supports serving and former members of the SAS Regiment and their families. Potential beneficiaries should articulate their specific needs arising from service, demonstrating how the requested support aligns with the fund's focus on responsive,
Giving Philosophy
The fund provides both responsive and pre-emptive support, addressing immediate and long-term needs arising from tragedy or hardship, and committing to initiatives that prevent hard times. Assistance is delivered with a focus on objectivity, flexibility, and genuine compassion.
Notable Grants
■$350,000 to Commando Welfare Trust (2010)
■$440,000 to ADF Assistance Trust/Bravery Trust (2012)
■$30,000 to Navy Clearance Diver's Trust (2012)
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $1.3M | $22.0M | $21.9M |
| FY2022 | — | $1.5M | $19.9M | $19.9M |
| FY2021 | $302K | $1.5M | $22.1M | $22.1M |
| FY2020 | $306K | $896K | $17.8M | $17.8M |
| FY2019 | $231K | $1.1M | $17.3M | $17.3M |
| FY2018 | $410K | $821K | $15.4M | $15.4M |
| FY2017 | $360K | $882K | $15.1M | $15.1M |
| 7yr total | $1.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
community
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth primarily comes from community and individual donors who support the Special Air Service Regiment and its members.
Board & Leadership
Alan Cransberg
chair
ACNC
Gregory Solomon
chair
foundation_board
James McMahon
chair
ACNC
Andrew Forrest
board member
ACNC
Caron Sugars
board member
ACNC
Christopher Ellison
board member
ACNC
Commanding Officer SASR
trustee
foundation_board
Dr Grant Walsh, CSM
other
foundation_board
Hon Peter Blaxell
trustee
foundation_board
Meneesha Michalka
board member
ACNC
Michael Levitt
board member
ACNC
Michelle Hawksley
board member
ACNC
Mr Andrew Forrest
trustee
foundation_board
Mr Kerry Stokes, AC
trustee
foundation_board
Mr Peter Fitzpatrick
other
foundation_board
Mr Robert Druitt
other
foundation_board
Mr Thomas Wallace, OAM
trustee
foundation_board
Nicholas Henry
officeholder
ACNC
Stephen Medlin
board member
ACNC
Stephen Pearce
board member
ACNC
Winston Hunter
board member
ACNC
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