Our vision is for the most innovative early-stage social purpose organisations (SPOs) to get the support they need to scale their service of vulnerable people, and for our volunteers to be inspired to live a life of giving.
Reports
Chair
Michael Sirmai
Chair
Michael Sirmai
CEO
Michele Renshaw
CEO
Michele Renshaw
Our Impact in 2023
In 2023, $1.135 million was distributed to social purpose organisations through our events and venture philanthropy partnership with Community Capital Credit Fund. This is a 65% increase from last year and reflects our collective commitment to making a difference.
Our Cumulative Impact
September 21 2023, Led by Jane Robertson & Natalie Jollow
Confit Pathways empowers incarcerated youth with reintegration skills through fitness, education, and employment programs, guided by experienced mentors and in collaboration with Youth Justice Centres.
Consent Labs tackles sexual violence among young people by delivering intersectional consent education in schools and universities, co-designed with local experts and backed by the NSW Department of Education.
Re-Love aids families in crisis, particularly those affected by domestic violence and homelessness, by offering quality rescued furniture and household items to transform houses into homes.
October 5 2023, Led by Sophie Robertson
What Ability Foundation is on a mission to unlock experiences for people living with a disability or diminished capacity and their families. Their vision is to create an inclusive community across Australia.
Altru is revolutionising the way society tackles destitution and social inequalities. Through its annual Altru Festival, the organisation offers immediate, on-site access to essential services such as medical care and job skills for at-risk youth and marginalised communities.
Indigenous Futures Foundation is reimagining how we approach food justice and crisis recovery among Australia’s First Nation communities.
November 21 2023, Led by Emma Dobbie and Georgina Brookes
Banksia Women offers support to women who have faced domestic violence. Through ‘Survivors Connect’ trauma-informed courses, and legal and social work appointments, they empower women to heal and rebuild.
Brainwave is committed to aiding families affected by brain injury and illness across Australia. From the point of diagnosis onwards, they provide holistic support in times of crisis and ensure ongoing access to vital information and resources.
Confit Pathways is on a mission to reduce recidivism by equipping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated young people with the skills, mindset and community needed to reintegrate into society.
November 29 2023, Led by Libby Landenberg
The Vavengers are committed to ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls across the UK.
Drive Forward supports young adults leaving foster or residential care to achieve their full potential with exciting and sustainable employment opportunities.
Team Up use tuition, delivered by inspirational role models, to enable pupils from low income backgrounds to meaningfully increase their academic attainment, in order to improve the choices open to them.
The Problem:
61% of young people aged 10-17 re-offend within six months of release. Joe Kwon, founder of Confit Pathways, aims to change this through mentorship, having experienced its transformative power during his 13-year prison term.
The Model:
Confit Pathways offers mentoring in Youth Justice Centres and prevention programs in schools and communities. These programs, led by mentors with personal experience, focus on positive development in fitness, employment, and education.
The Impact:
Confit Pathways is expanding its reach by opening its first Confit Gym and collaborations for impact evaluation. Its success translates to significant societal savings, with every ten youths avoiding re-incarceration saving over $5 million.
The Problem:
Migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker communities face barriers to healthcare access due to language and cultural differences, and complex systems. Dr. Linny Kimly Phuong, inspired by her refugee parents, seeks to address this challenge.
The Model:
The Water Well Project collaborates with community organisations to offer free, interactive health education tailored to the unique needs of migrant, refugee, and asylum seeker groups, facilitated by volunteer healthcare professionals.
The Impact:
The Project has conducted over 1000 health literacy sessions, reaching 16,000+ participants across 40+ language groups in Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania, and recently introduced 'taster' boxes to extend its outreach.
The Problem:
In Australia, 1 in 6 women experience domestic violence. Many families escaping this violence find themselves in homes without any basic necessities.
The Model:
Re-Love offers quality, rescued furniture and household items at no cost to families in crisis. Clients, aided by case workers, choose from donations by suppliers and corporates, which are then delivered and assembled by volunteers, transforming empty spaces into comfortable homes.
The Impact:
Re-Love has furnished 1,000+ homes and diverted 2,250 tonnes of furniture from landfills, valued at $10M. They furnish 15 homes weekly and sell excess furniture for additional funds. Re-Love is growing, starting pilot operations in Melbourne.
The Problem:
In Los Angeles, an alarming volume of unrecycled plastics is causing environmental damage, contributing to pollution in landfills and natural areas. Simultaneously, the city faces a significant challenge with homelessness, leaving many without basic necessities like a comfortable place to sleep.
The Model:
Bags Into Beds is addressing these dual challenges innovatively. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it focuses on transforming unrecycled plastics into sustainable bedding for those experiencing homelessness. Their process involves creating pillows and other bedding items that not only provide comfort to those in need but also help in reducing plastic waste. Each donated pillow represents a tangible step towards environmental sustainability while offering immediate aid to marginalized individuals.
The Impact:
To date, Bags Into Beds has successfully diverted 7600 pounds of plastic from landfills and waterways, directly contributing to environmental preservation. This initiative not only aids in managing the city's waste but also provides essential comfort to people experiencing homelessness. Their work exemplifies a dual-impact approach, tackling both environmental and social issues through creative and sustainable solutions.
The Problem:
In New Zealand, men's mental health, burdened by stigma and unspoken traumas, needs urgent attention and open dialogue for better well-being and support.
The Model:
By focusing on various demographics, from young individuals to working professionals, The Last Chance Project offers tailored approaches for different needs, ensuring that no man is left behind.
The Impact:
The Last Chance Project transforms lives by fostering mental well-being in men across various settings, from schools to workplaces. Its impact, evidenced in enhanced reflection and support networks, contributes to a more empathetic and mentally healthier Aotearoa New Zealand.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has
Margaret Mead
Anthropologist
Philanthropy
We can't do what we do without the generous donations from our partners. Each year we like to spotlight one of our partners. Each year we like to spotlight one of our partners.
10x10 matches the early stage, innovative SPOs in our ecosystem with the ambitions of our venture philanthropy partners - investment funds, corporate foundations and philanthropists. Partnering for effective and efficient grant making provides our SPOs with transformative, multi-year gifts to traverse the growth cycle.
The Next Generation Foundation are partners of 10x10 in the development and growth of the Venture Philanthropy side of our organisation. Specifically, they supported our inaugural partnership with the Community Capital Credit Fund. As a direct result of this partnership and support from the Next Generation Foundation, we saw a 65% increase in funds dispersed to SPOs in 2023. We anticipate this growth to be amplified further with additional Venture Philanthropy partners in our pipeline for 2024.
Thank you to Nick, Gabi, Kathy and Courtney who share our vision to support social innovators through collective action. Together, we can create lasting change.
Next Generation has a commitment to focus on people and on building intergenerational leadership. Their grantees are ambitious change makers with a young mindset “in heart and approach”, regardless of their age.
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
Nelson Mandela
Former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Laureate
In April 2013, 10x10 began its journey, hosting our first 10x10 event out of our Paddington office, where we managed to raise $10,000 for three local Sydney charities. Fast forward a decade to April 2023, and we celebrated our 10th anniversary in style at the Sydney Modern Art Gallery. This sold out evening, led by project lead Nikita Sernack, raised $250,000 for Twenty10, Pass it On, Enrise, breaking 10x10’s attendance record!
The night was a blend of culture and community spirit, featuring performances from one of Sydney's finest violinists, alongside a spread of drinks, canapés, and some truly amazing raffle and auction prizes. Our shark, Ian Elliot led an engaging panel discussion, where our SPOs shared their impactful work in tackling poverty, promoting equality, and fostering inclusion. This event was a testament to 10x10's significant growth and influence over the past decade. It's incredible to see how far we've come, and it's all thanks to the dedication and support of our community.
Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
Desmond Tutu
Archbishop and Human Rights Activist
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