Central Aboriginal Charitable Trust
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About
Central Aboriginal Charitable Trust is a large philanthropic foundation based in Alice Springs that makes beneficial and ongoing contributions to the lives of Aboriginal people in Central Australia. The foundation provides financial assistance across multiple sectors including housing, health, education, and community development, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote and regional areas.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation takes a practical, direct-impact approach to philanthropy, providing financial assistance to address immediate needs such as housing bonds, medical equipment, and educational opportunities. It appears to prioritize partnerships with established service providers and community institutions, and values supporting initiatives that enable Aboriginal people to access essential services and participate in community life.
Tips for Applicants
Organizations seeking support should demonstrate direct benefit to Aboriginal communities in Central Australia and ideally partner with established service providers. Focus applications on concrete, measurable outcomes such as enabling access to housing, health services, or educational opportunities rather than abstract community development goals.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Provides $1,000 for successful completion of each academic year of full-time study for Aboriginal students enrolled in courses lasting a year or more.
Supports Aboriginal youth participation in sport across community and remote regions of Central Australia.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.9M | $1.6M | $31.0M | $5.2M |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $2.9M | $25.6M | $1.6M |
| 2021 | $4.1M | $2.2M | $24.4M | $2.0M |
| 2020 | $4.0M | $2.2M | $22.4M | $2.1M |
| 2019 | $4.6M | $1.7M | $20.3M | $2.9M |
| 2018 | $3.6M | $1.3M | $16.9M | $2.2M |
| 2017 | $3.9M | $2.4M | $16.4M | $1.5M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-46048051186
- ABN
- 46048051186
- Sector
- indigenous
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $6.9M
- Assets
- $31.0M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 35
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 0870
- Locality
- Charles
- Remoteness
- Remote Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 5/10
- LGA
- Alice Springs
- SA2 Region
- Charles
- Entities in Area
- 733