Rotary Australia Benevolent Society
Concentration RiskAbout
Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RAWCS) is the humanitarian arm of Rotary in Australia, delivering disaster relief and development projects both domestically and internationally across 45 countries. Founded in 1966, it supports causes including education, healthcare, water/sanitation, environmental conservation, economic development, and peace-building, with a focus on vulnerable communities and those affected by disasters such as bushfires and droughts.
Giving Philosophy
RAWCS operates through Rotary's network of volunteers and club partnerships, supporting projects that create sustainable, community-led solutions. It values collaboration with local partners, not-for-profits, and corporate sponsors to maximize impact, and emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights in all operations.
Tips for Applicants
Most funding flows through Rotary club networks and established project partnerships rather than direct applications. For compassionate grants, emphasize grassroots impact and alignment with their disaster relief or community support priorities. Building relationships with local Rotary clubs is often the best entry point.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $2.5M | $3K |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $3.8M | $2.6M | $2K |
| 2021 | $4.5M | $4.4M | $2.0M | $24K |
| 2020 | $7.3M | $7.3M | $3.3M | $8K |
| 2019 | $22.3M | $22.3M | $1.5M | $3K |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.5M | $4K |
| 2017 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $1.5M | $22K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-54563288318
- ABN
- 54563288318
- Sector
- international
- Website
- www.rawcs.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.5M
- Assets
- $2.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 24
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
- 2153
- Locality
- NORWEST
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Parramatta
- SA2 Region
- Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista
- Entities in Area
- 784
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.