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The Trustee For Wellwishers Trust

FoundationRegistryABN 20438857300VIC
Relationships
4
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$351K
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 16 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

WellWishers operates with minimal overheads through volunteer labour, directing nearly all funds to direct project implementation via their Ethiopian partner REST. Every $7,500 of support provides a complete village well. The foundation values direct impact, accountability through ACNC reporting, and sustainable partnerships with established local organisations.

Wealth Source:WellWishers relies on donations from the Australian public, with tax-deductible status as a Designated Gift Recipient since 2011. The founders Ross and Marianne Allan appear to be the primary drivers, with giving supported by community fundraising and individual contributions.

Tips for Applicants

As a small volunteer-run organisation focused specifically on water well projects in Ethiopia, prospective partners or beneficiaries should demonstrate strong community need in Tigray region and capacity to work through REST. Those seeking funding should note the highly targeted nature of grants (approximately $7,500 per well) and the preference for established partnerships with credible local implementation partners rather than direct grants to individuals.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$351K$349K$323K$2K
2022$243K$170K$322K$73K
2021$385K$477K$249K$-91,858
2020$282K$2K$341K$280K
2019$296K$313K$456K$-16,545
2018$369K$163K$472K$206K
2017$234K$456K$266K$-221,574
000
Volunteers
2
Donations Received
$346K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-20438857300
ABN
20438857300
Sector
community
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
community
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
rural_remote
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
OverseasFamiliesRural & Remote

Board & Leadership (4)

  • Graham Romanes
    trustee
  • Janita Radford
    trustee
  • Mark Harwood
    trustee
  • William Gilbert
    trustee

Financials

Revenue
$351K
Assets
$323K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
4

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3056
Locality
BRUNSWICK
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Moreland
SA2 Region
Brunswick - South
Entities in Area
410
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