Introduction Fraser Coast Regional Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering essential services, managing public infrastructure and supporting communities across the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The Council serves Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro, Burrum Heads, Howard, Torbanlea, coastal communities and surrounding rural areas. History and Background Fraser Coast Regional Council was established… [Read More]
Community Development
Great British Energy: Public Investment in Clean and Community Energy (United Kingdom)
Introduction Great British Energy is the United Kingdom’s publicly owned energy company, established to accelerate clean-energy deployment, strengthen domestic energy security and ensure that workers and communities benefit from the transition to renewable energy. History and Background Great British Energy Limited was incorporated with Companies House on 10 October 2024 as part of the UK… [Read More]
Rand Water Corporate Responsibility: Community Development and Water Stewardship (South Africa)
Introduction Rand Water integrates corporate social responsibility with its role as a major bulk-water utility by supporting water conservation, sanitation, education, environmental sustainability and community-development initiatives across South Africa. History and Background Rand Water was established in 1903 to supply water to communities and industries in the rapidly developing Witwatersrand region. It has since developed… [Read More]
Pacific Salmon Foundation: Conservation, Research and Community Grants (Canada)
Introduction The Pacific Salmon Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit environmental organisation that advances the conservation, restoration and long-term resilience of wild Pacific salmon and their ecosystems across British Columbia and the Yukon. History and Background The Pacific Salmon Foundation was founded in 1987 in response to the growing challenges facing wild Pacific salmon. Its creation… [Read More]
Amandla Omoya Trust: Community Development, Grants and Bursaries (South Africa)
Introduction The Amandla Omoya Trust is a community-focused development trust that supports social and economic progress in communities surrounding the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. History and Background Amandla Omoya Trust was established to ensure that communities located around the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm benefit from sustainable development opportunities. The… [Read More]
City of Port Adelaide Enfield: Local Government, Community Services and Grants (Australia)
Introduction The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is a South Australian local government authority responsible for delivering community services, infrastructure, environmental programs and economic development initiatives across Adelaide’s north-western suburbs. History and Background The City of Port Adelaide Enfield was established in 1996 through the amalgamation of the former City of Port Adelaide and City… [Read More]
Birds Canada: Advancing Bird Conservation, Science and Community Action Across Canada
Introduction Birds Canada is a national registered Canadian charity dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats through science, conservation, public participation, community engagement and long-term bird monitoring. The organization describes its mission as engaging people through science to protect the birds people love, with a vision in which all bird species in Canada thrive in… [Read More]
Alec Dickson Trust: Supporting Youth Volunteering and Community Action Across the UK
Introduction The Alec Dickson Trust is a UK grantmaking charity that supports young people who want to improve the lives of others through volunteering, community service and youth-led social action. The Trust provides small grants of up to £500 to individuals or groups of young people aged 30 or under who have innovative ideas for… [Read More]
Gandel Foundation: Supporting Stronger Communities Through Strategic Philanthropy in Australia and Israel
Introduction The Gandel Foundation is one of Australia’s largest independent family philanthropic foundations, supporting charitable organisations, community initiatives and long-term social impact programs across Australia and Israel. Established in 1978 as the Gandel Charitable Foundation, the organisation has become a major source of philanthropic funding for initiatives in areas such as: Arts and culture. Health…. [Read More]
Leeton Shire Council: Governance, Community Grants, Services and Regional Development in New South Wales
Introduction Leeton Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering public services, infrastructure, community development, planning, environmental management and local economic development across Leeton Shire in New South Wales, Australia. The Shire covers approximately 1,167 square kilometres and includes Leeton, Yanco, Whitton, Murrami and Wamoon. Leeton is located on the traditional lands of… [Read More]
