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Annual Giving
$5.0M

About

Surf Life Saving New South Wales is a key organization dedicated to the prevention of coastal drowning and related beach injuries in New South Wales, Australia. They provide essential training, education, and services aimed at enhancing community safety and wellbeing through surf life-saving activities.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should emphasize community engagement and demonstrated impact on safety and education in their applications, as these are central to the foundation's mission.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in empowering communities through education and training, aiming for a safer beach environment. Their theory of change is predicated on reducing fatalities and injuries at beaches by enhancing public awareness and providing resources for life-saving activities.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2018
$4.1M
$13.9M$39.4M$30.3M
FY2017
$5.0M
$13.5M$23.6M$18.5M
2yr total$9.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityhealtheducation
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
community org

Board & Leadership

Bolton Paul
director
ACNC
Dudley Dean
director
ACNC
Shannon Fox
director
ACNC
Sussan Hunt
director
ACNC
Booth Anna
board member
ACNC
Glen Dunkley
board member
ACNC
Hancock Elissa
officeholder
ACNC
Lisa Lennon
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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