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The Trustee for Hands Across Canberra Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
As a small local trust focused on Indigenous issues in Canberra, approach with specific, practical proposals that address immediate community needs. Given the modest budget (~$25,000 annually), requests should be appropriately scaled and demonstrate direct benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT region.
Giving Philosophy
Appears to focus on direct community support and practical assistance to Indigenous Australians in the ACT, working at a grassroots level to address local needs and foster cross-cultural understanding.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | $106K | $228K | $272K | $165K |
| FY2018 | $350K | $203K | $376K | $183K |
| FY2017 | $1.9M | $2.2M | $536K | $329K |
| 3yr total | $2.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-ACT
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityindigenous
Board & Leadership
Charles Cramer
chair
ACNC
Gregory Boorer
chair
ACNC
Fiona Hindmarsh
director
ACNC
John Kalokerinos
director
ACNC
Michelle Steele
director
ACNC
Samantha Williamson
director
ACNC
Edward Le Quesne
officeholder
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (28 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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