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Annual Giving
$3.1M

About

Community Resources is a national not-for-profit community development organisation established in 1987 that operates social enterprises and community services across Australia. The organisation creates employment opportunities for disadvantaged populations while addressing environmental sustainability through waste recovery and recycling initiatives. It operates major social enterprises including Resource Recovery Australia, Soft Landing mattress recycling, Helping Hands, and Green Connect, alongside community services such as Homebase Youth and Aboriginal Services.

Tips for Applicants

Align proposals with Community Resources' dual focus on employment creation and environmental sustainability. Organisations seeking support should demonstrate how their work creates jobs for disadvantaged populations or addresses waste management and environmental outcomes.

Giving Philosophy

Community Resources operates through a social enterprise model that combines job creation with community service delivery, prioritising support for vulnerable populations and environmental sustainability. The organisation values practical, employment-focused solutions that address both social disadvantage and environmental challenges simultaneously.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$36.4M$15.6M$6.7M
FY2022
$35.9M$16.0M$5.5M
FY2021
$35.4M$12.2M$2.0M
FY2020
$30.3M$12.1M$1.3M
FY2019
$25.1M$5.6M$713K
FY2018
$3.1M
$20.6M$5.9M$284K
FY2017
$14.9M$5.1M$1.2M
7yr total$3.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

employmentenvironmentcommunityindigenousyouthsocial-enterprise
Geographic
AU-NationalAU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VICAU-WAAU-ACTAU-NT
Recipients
people experiencing disadvantageAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesyoung peoplejob seekerssocial enterprises

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Revenue generated from social enterprise operations (waste recovery, recycling, and service delivery) combined with charitable donations and government support.

Board & Leadership

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Toby Terlet
director
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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