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Annual Giving
$1.1M

About

Mercy Works Limited is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy, supporting development projects in Australia and the South-East Asia Pacific region. Its mission is to improve health, enhance social wellbeing, and expand educational opportunities. The foundation works in partnership with vulnerable communities and local organisations to build capacity, dignity, and self-reliance.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate how their projects align with improving health, education, or social wellbeing for vulnerable communities in Australia or the Asia Pacific. Emphasize a partnership approach that builds local capacity, dignity, and self-reliance, particularly for Indigenous communities or those in their international focus areas.

Giving Philosophy

Mercy Works approaches its giving through a partnership model, working directly with communities and local organisations to foster capacity, dignity, and self-reliance. They value long-term engagement, solidarity, and reconciliation, aiming for sustainable development and empowering people to shape their own lives.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2017
$1.1M
$233K AU + $835K intl
$2.7M$3.3M$2.2M
1yr total$1.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healtheducationcommunityindigenousinternational
Geographic
AU-NationalPapua New GuineaTimor-LesteThe Philippines
Recipients
Vulnerable communitiesLocal organisationsFirst Nations people

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy, suggesting its wealth is primarily derived from the religious order's resources, supplemented by fundraising activities and donations from the community.

Board & Leadership

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Andrew Burke
director
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Jenny Howard
director
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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