Tenants Queensland Ltd
About
Tenants Queensland Ltd, established in 1986, is a specialist statewide community and legal service. It provides free tenancy law and advisory services to residential renters across Queensland, including those in marginal tenures like caravan parks and boarding houses. The organization primarily aims to advocate for and empower tenants to understand and exercise their rights, fostering a society where renting is a secure and respected housing tenure.
Tips for Applicants
For organizations seeking funding or partnership with Tenants Queensland, it is crucial to align with their core mission of protecting and improving tenant rights and conditions in Queensland. Proposals should demonstrate a clear strategy for delivering advice, advocacy, or support services that benefit vulnerable and disadvantaged renters, or contribute to law reform and community education on tenancy matters. Collaboration with existing Tenants Queensland programs, such as QSTARS, or addressing specific issues like domestic and family violence in tenancy, or supporting First Nations renters, would likely be viewed favorably.
Giving Philosophy
Tenants Queensland approaches its work with a philosophy of unequivocal advocacy and empowerment, striving to protect and improve tenants' rights through accessible information, advice, and representation. They aim to enhance residential tenancy conditions by enabling tenants to understand and utilize their legal rights and by representing their concerns to the community and government. The foundation prioritizes delivering high-quality, free, and independent advisory services, with additional support for vulnerable and disadvantaged renters.
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.4M | $8.4M | $5.0M | $1.7M |
| FY2022 | — | $7.9M | $3.9M | $1.6M |
| FY2021 | — | $7.7M | $4.1M | $1.6M |
| FY2020 | — | $7.3M | $3.8M | $1.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $7.5M | $2.8M | $1.3M |
| FY2018 | — | $7.9M | $2.9M | $1.1M |
| FY2017 | $2.1M | $6.8M | $3.4M | $1.0M |
| 7yr total | $4.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||