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George Laing Robley Charitable Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
As a small trust administered by a professional trustee, it is unlikely to have an open application process or public-facing programs. Potential recipients would likely be identified by the trustee based on the trust's specific directives or through established relationships.
Giving Philosophy
As a charitable trust administered by a professional trustee, its giving philosophy is likely governed by the specific terms and intentions set forth in the original trust deed by George Laing Robley. It aims to fulfill the founder's philanthropic wishes by distributing funds primarily from investment income to support designated charitable purposes.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $29K | $53K | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| FY2022 | $33K | $44K | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| FY2021 | $17K | $27K | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| FY2020 | $33K | $42K | $891K | $891K |
| FY2019 | $26K | $38K | $944K | $944K |
| FY2018 | — | $26K | $895K | $895K |
| FY2017 | — | $757 | $837K | $837K |
| 7yr total | $139K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
educationhealthcommunity
Geographic
AU-SAAU-VIC
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The wealth originated from the estate of George Laing Robley. While the specific industry or company from which the wealth was derived is not publicly detailed, a likely candidate for the founder is Private George Laing Robley, who served in the First World War.
Board & Leadership
Ian Westley
director
ACNC
Jodi Kennedy
director
ACNC
Martin Geoffrey Walsh
director
ACNC
foundation_board
Johanna Platt
other
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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