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Annual Giving
$1.1M
Giving Ratio
40.25%

About

Homelessness NSW is the peak organisation for homelessness services in New South Wales, focused on preventing and ending homelessness. They achieve this by advocating for policy change, supporting frontline services, and building sector capacity. As a registered grantmaker, they also distribute funds to support initiatives within the homelessness sector.

Tips for Applicants

As a peak body primarily focused on advocacy and sector support, applicants should demonstrate how their project directly contributes to preventing or ending homelessness in NSW, aligns with Homelessness NSW's strategic priorities, and supports frontline service delivery. Being a member of Homelessness NSW may be beneficial for collaborative opportunities or specific project funding.

Giving Philosophy

Homelessness NSW approaches giving by investing in initiatives that align with their mission to prevent and end homelessness. Their philosophy is rooted in strengthening the sector through advocacy, research, capacity building, and direct financial support, empowering frontline services and fostering collaborative solutions to achieve systemic change.

Giving History

2020
$400K
2021
$1.4M
2022
$1.1M
+181% increase from 2020 to 2022

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.8M
$5.6M$6.4M$958K
FY2022
$4.2M$7.9M$907K
FY2021
$1.2M
$3.4M$7.9M$823K
FY2020
$2.0M$5.1M$657K
FY2019
$1.8M$1.0M$560K
FY2018
$1.5M$872K$507K
FY2017
$2.1M$839K$408K
7yr total$4.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityhuman rightsresearch
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
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Financial Details

Board & Leadership

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Amy Lawton
trustee
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Mandy Booker
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Sarah Hughes
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
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