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Barnabas Fund Australia
High
Annual Giving
$9.2M
About
Barnabas Fund Australia is an international aid organization dedicated to providing hope and practical aid to the persecuted Church globally. They support Christians facing discrimination, oppression, and hardship due to their faith, while also advocating for religious freedom and human rights.
Giving Philosophy
Barnabas Fund Australia's approach to giving is rooted in Christian solidarity, focusing on delivering aid and support to their 'brothers and sisters in Christ' who are suffering. Their theory of change involves providing emergency relief, establishing safe havens and educational opportunities, and actively championing religious freedom and human rights for persecuted Christians.
Notable Grants
■Funding for Cana Girls’ Rescue Home in Kenya, providing shelter and education for over 300 girls fleeing female genital mutilation (FGM), forced child marriage, and sexual abuse.
■Aid for Syrian refugees.
■Support to free impoverished Christians from bonded labour in Pakistan’s brick kilns.
■Emergency aid for victims of anti-Christian violence.
■Assistance for farmers in East Africa affected by locust swarms.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $6.4M $8K AU + $6.4M intl | $8.5M | $2.4M | $1.2M |
| FY2022 | $9.2M $9K AU + $9.2M intl | $11.0M | $2.2M | $1.1M |
| FY2021 | $7.6M $11K AU + $7.6M intl | $9.6M | $2.6M | $1.2M |
| FY2020 | $6.0M $37K AU + $6.0M intl | $7.9M | $2.3M | $857K |
| FY2019 | $4.8M $87K AU + $4.7M intl | $6.5M | $1.9M | $565K |
| FY2018 | $5.5M $519K AU + $5.0M intl | $5.9M | $1.8M | $499K |
| FY2017 | $6.7M $1.7M AU + $5.0M intl | $8.3M | $2.0M | $617K |
| 7yr total | $46.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
religionemergencyhuman rightsyoutheducationcommunity
Geographic
International
Recipients
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Board & Leadership
Ian Clarkson
chair
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Anne Willett
director
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Ashley Saunders
director
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Bruce Lyman
director
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Colin Johnston
director
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Jeffrey Tidswell
director
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Colin Johnston
secretary
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Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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