Giving circles are all about people getting together to fund the change they want to see.

These groups of people gather regularly across South Australia and have their own ways of giving money away.

This special event brings two together to pool resources and put money into ideas, projects and communities who are ready to make a difference. For Adelaide Climate Action Week (ACAW), this means we want to know what you’d like to do to act on climate.

Tell us your climate impact idea (and we might give you $1000)

Maybe your climate impact idea or project will be awarded a gift of $1000. If you want to apply for funding, answer the relevant questions when you book your ticket.

Whatever your idea might be about, make sure it’s giving climate ;-)

We are launching with a total of $4000 thanks to the Awesome Foundation Adelaide and Humankind’s Ripple Effect (that’s 4 grants of $1000 each to start). The invitation is open to others to grow the pot (get in touch with Matthew via adelaide@awesomefoundation.org).

The giving circles involved (details below) have ways of deciding where our funds go. We will choose from the list of applications before the big day and on the morning of the event you will be able to learn about what we funded, or maybe even hear from those we fund (or shortlist).

In addition to the funds the giving circles are contributing, we are inviting people to come to the event and chip in. You will see when you book your FREE ticket that we are asking for contributions – these will all go toward an additional ‘people’s choice’ grant. Spaces are limited for this event, so if you’re keen to come and join the fun, book now.

Giving circles involved

The groups listed below have their own processes for regular grants all through the year, so be sure to check them out (when it’s not ACAW):

Awesome Foundation Adelaide

Ripple Effect (hosted by Humankind Studios).

Meet our special guest, Craig Reucassel

We will be joined by Australian writer, comedian, broadcaster and changemaker, Craig Reucassel.

Craig is known to many of us for his work with The Chaser and the game-changing documentary series War on Waste. This witty fellow will share a few anecdotes about his work in the impact sector and what he reckons a climate of giving might – or might not – mean!

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