Named Funds

We offer simple and effective solutions for our donors to support the issues that matter most to them. Hands Across Canberra takes care of the investment, governance, compliance and administration, allowing donors to focus on supporting the causes they are passionate about.

With deep insight and understanding of local needs and opportunities, we are able to guide our donors in making the most strategic granting decisions. Through our Vital Signs research and workshops with the Not- for-Profit Sector, we promote discussion on the key issues affecting Canberra.

Hands Across Canberra has an objective to progressively build a capital base that will offer charities an ongoing funding stream to tackle areas of disadvantage in our community. The investment of funds are managed by JB Were who have been appointed as our expert investment managers. The establishment of Named Funds is also a means of creating an ongoing grant base for charities over a long term. The gifts we receive are held in trust, creating a permanent legacy for our community.

When donors join Hands Across Canberra they become a valued member of a community of donors. We are committed to working collaboratively with our donors to bring their philanthropic vision to life and help them create an enduring impact with their charitable giving.

Hands Across Canberra is governed by a well-credentialled Board and has established several committees to assist in the strong governance of its activities.

The three entities that comprise Hands Across Canberra are independent philanthropic organisations, proudly recognised as registered charities with the Australian Charities and Not-for- profits Commission (ACNC).

The Trustee of Hands Across Canberra Trust (Public Ancillary Fund) is governed by the Federal Treasury’s Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2011 (as amended 2016) and the financial statements of all three entities are audited annually by an independent auditor.

The annual Impact Report outlines our activities for the year and a copy is available to download from our website.

We offer a variety of different ways to give to your community, depending on your desired level of involvement. Examples of giving range from a once off donation, regular donations, establishing a Named Fund, to leaving a lasting legacy through your Will, we can help you support the causes you care most about.

As a community foundation, we are committed to providing accessible and low-cost giving options to help donors achieve their charitable goals.

We are in a unique position to collaborate with other charities, foundations, advisers and local communities on innovative approaches which address our city’s greatest challenges. We regularly link up with other funding bodies to amplify the funds available to charities to undertake their valuable work.