The Trustee For Westpac Buckland Fund
About
The Westpac Buckland Fund is a corporate philanthropic foundation established in memory of Sir James Buckland, a former Westpac chairman. It provides grants to support community organisations, with a focus on education, community welfare, and programs benefiting disadvantaged Australians. The fund reflects Westpac's long-standing tradition of corporate philanthropy and community engagement across Australia.
Board Interlocks (7 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation supports organisations that demonstrate clear community benefit, with emphasis on programs addressing disadvantage, education initiatives, and services supporting vulnerable populations. It favours established charities with strong governance and measurable outcomes.
Tips for Applicants
Applications should demonstrate alignment with community welfare and education priorities. Ensure your organisation has strong financial governance and can demonstrate measurable impact. Given the corporate nature of this fund, highlight any connections to banking, financial literacy, or broader community development outcomes.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $854K | $1.3M | $30.3M | $2.7M |
| 2022 | $938K | $1.3M | $27.6M | $-4,752,175 |
| 2021 | $814K | $1.3M | $32.4M | $4.1M |
| 2020 | $704K | $1.3M | $28.3M | $-1,785,631 |
| 2019 | $791K | $1.8M | $30.1M | $1.2M |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $3.5M | $28.9M | $-494,673 |
| 2017 | $3.3M | $2.6M | $32.0M | $141K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-58972867380
- ABN
- 58972867380
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $854K
- Assets
- $30.3M
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
- 2000
- Locality
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Entities in Area
- 10,079