Free the Bears Ltd
About
Free the Bears is an Australian wildlife conservation and animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting vulnerable bear species in Asia, including sun bears, moon bears (Asiatic black bears), and sloth bears. The organization operates sanctuaries in Cambodia and Laos, works to combat the illegal wildlife trade and bear bile farming, and conducts research and education programs to protect wild bear populations.
Giving Philosophy
Free the Bears focuses on direct intervention to rescue bears from cruel conditions such as bile farms and the illegal wildlife trade, providing long-term care in purpose-built sanctuaries while also working to protect wild populations through government partnerships, research, and community education.
Tips for Applicants
As a specialized wildlife conservation organization focused specifically on bears in Asia, prospective partners should demonstrate direct impact on bear welfare, strong local government partnerships, and measurable conservation outcomes. Given the organization's hands-on operational approach, funding requests should align with their existing sanctuary and field programs rather than general conservation work.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.9M | $-27,016 |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $1.7M | $1.9M | $700K |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.5M | $1.1M | $359K |
| 2020 | $2.3M | $1.6M | $805K | $641K |
| 2019 | $1.3M | $1.1M | $222K | $218K |
| 2018 | $816K | $1.3M | $179K | $-389,069 |
| 2017 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $409K | $107K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-23763253031
- ABN
- 23763253031
- Sector
- animals
- Website
- www.freethebears.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- board member
- board member
- board member
- chair
- chair
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $1.6M
- Assets
- $1.9M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 13
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 6916
- Locality
- OSBORNE PARK DC
- LGA
- Stirling
- SA2 Region
- Stirling - Osborne Park