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Archbishop of Sydney's New Churches for New Communities Public Ancillary Fund
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should be Anglican parishes or faith communities within the Sydney archdiocese seeking support for new church establishment or expansion. Proposals should clearly articulate community need, strategic location, and alignment with the archdiocese's growth priorities.
Giving Philosophy
This fund prioritises supporting the Anglican Church's mission to establish new parishes and faith communities in areas of population growth or emerging need within the Sydney archdiocese. It values strategic expansion of religious infrastructure and pastoral presence to serve new and developing communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $450K | $444K | $70K | $70K |
| FY2022 | $723K | $349K | $76K | $76K |
| FY2021 | $20K | $313K | $450K | $450K |
| FY2020 | $249K | $242K | $158K | $158K |
| FY2019 | $500K | $175K | $165K | $165K |
| FY2018 | — | $100K | $489K | $489K |
| FY2017 | — | $109K | $390K | $390K |
| 7yr total | $1.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Philanthropic donations and bequests directed to the Archbishop of Sydney for the purpose of establishing new churches and faith communities.
Board & Leadership
Andrew Schmidt
director
ACNC
Caleb Teh
director
ACNC
David Ould
director
ACNC
Edward Hercus
director
ACNC
Ewen Crouch
director
ACNC
Margaret Stuart
director
ACNC
Marianne Yacoel
director
ACNC
Maureen Peatman
director
ACNC
Melinda West
director
ACNC
Peter Hicks
director
ACNC
Sally Manion
director
ACNC
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (64 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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