Annual Reviews

Dec 2024 – This report looks back on what we achieved and shares our focus for FY25, which will be the final year of our current strategy. We also share our record granting and capacity-building activities, as well as some examples of the impacts of the generous donations received in past years.

Feb 2024 – This reporting year saw the most applications in FRRR’s history, signalling both that life is getting back to ‘normal’ following COVID but also highlighting the challenges in securing funding for the things that matter locally.We continue to back remote, rural and regional communities, so they can deliver contextual and innovating responses to our country’s most…

Nov 2022 – The ongoing impacts of COVID, coupled with the legacy of bushfires, drought and significant flooding, made FY 2021 / 22 another difficult year.Despite this, communities once again pulled together, harnessing the strengths of local people and their connection and commitment to their places to forge head.Explore this snapshot of our activities and a showcase of the resilience and…

Nov 2021 – Our 2020 / 2021 Annual Review is a reflection on an incredible year of adapting and evolving to support remote, rural and regional communities. While we are proud of what we have achieved as a team despite the challenges of COVID-19, it really speaks volumes about the tenacity and commitment of local leaders in these communities, who continued to…

Dec 2020 – The 2019 / 20 financial year was a year in two parts – before bushfires, and after them – and a year of strengthening and responding. It was an also an extraordinary year to mark FRRR’s 20th anniversary.

Nov 2019 – FY2018 / 19 was a record year for FRRR, particularly in terms of funds distributed. This Review looks back on 2018 / 19 and showcases some of the wonderful things that rural communities can achieve, with support and encouragement from philanthropy.