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COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION LIMITED
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Annual Giving
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Tips for Applicants
Given this is a newly established foundation, applicants should focus on demonstrating strong community connections in the Tenterfield/NSW-QLD border region. Emphasise how projects align with their stated vision of community empowerment and local-driven change. Monitor their website for updates on their first initiative and funding priorities as they launch.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values local generosity and community-driven approaches to creating meaningful change. They seek to empower border communities through collaborative partnerships and support projects that enable communities to flourish. As a new organisation, they appear focused on building relationships and supporting grassroots initiatives in the Tenterfield region.
Focus Areas
artseducationenvironmentcommunity
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLD
Recipients
rural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation - wealth derived from corporate sources, though specific corporate donor details are not yet publicly available
Board & Leadership
Robert Evans
chair
ACNC
Barry Bicknell
director
ACNC
Joseph Smith
director
ACNC
Robert Evans
director
ACNC
Rosemary Jones
director
ACNC
Wendy Roots
director
ACNC
Wendy Roots
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 9 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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