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The Trustee For The Arthur Shakespeare Foundation For Scouting
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Apply with projects supporting Scouting development in the ACT, focusing on youth and community programs, and aligning with the foundation's mission.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values supporting Scouting activities, selecting recipients based on their alignment with its mission to develop Scouting in the ACT.
Notable Grants
■Camp Cottermouth rebuild after 2003 bushfires
■Youth Development Scholarships for national/international scouting events
■Equipment purchases (sailboats, archery gear, tents, climbing equipment, mountain bikes)
■Scout hall refurbishment and asbestos removal
■Scouting rebranding (signage, flags, banners, uniforms)
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $631K | $120K | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| FY2022 | $102K | $176K | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| FY2021 | $83K | $174K | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| FY2020 | $100K | $78K | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| FY2019 | $454K | $146K | $2.0M | $2.0M |
| FY2018 | $102K | $235K | $2.0M | $2.0M |
| FY2017 | $65K | $830 | $2.2M | $2.2M |
| 7yr total | $1.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-ACT
Recipients
youth
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation
Board & Leadership
Andrew Coward
director
ACNC
Jordan Schultz
director
ACNC
Karen Billington
director
ACNC
Laura Pierce
director
ACNC
Peter Stevenson
director
ACNC
STEPHEN LAMBERT
director
ACNC
Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope
director
ACNC
Neville Tomkins
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 21 March 2026 (88 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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