SEFA Partnerships Limited

SEFA Partnerships Limited is a registered charity dedicated to increasing the capacity of for-purpose organisations across Australia. Established as the sister organisation of Social Enterprise Finance Australia (Sefa), it works collaboratively to enhance the impact of social enterprises and mission-driven groups by providing resources beyond just financial support. SEFA Partnerships focuses on building sustainable outcomes by partnering with philanthropy, corporates, government, and other aligned organisations to address social challenges.

Mission and Vision

The mission of SEFA Partnerships Limited is to support and grow the impact of social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations that serve disadvantaged communities. It envisions a more inclusive and equitable impact economy where bold ideas and innovative approaches are championed to create lasting social change. The organisation commits to working alongside community leaders and social entrepreneurs as true partners, offering expertise, funding, and collaborative support to unlock sustainable benefits for those often excluded from mainstream systems.

Main Objectives

• Relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, and disability among disadvantaged groups in Australia.
• Provision of financial assistance and partnership in benevolent projects such as social and affordable housing, crisis accommodation, and low-cost retirement housing.
• Support for people with disabilities, mental illness, and Indigenous programs.
• Building capacity and improving expertise for individuals involved in delivering benevolent projects.
• Acting as trustee and performing duties conducive to achieving these charitable objectives.

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries of SEFA Partnerships’ work include disadvantaged communities and individuals facing hardship such as those experiencing homelessness, disability, mental illness, or economic disadvantage. The organisation also supports social entrepreneurs, non-profit organisations, and other for-purpose entities that aim to create positive social outcomes.

Services and Activities

• Providing tailored capacity-building programs and learning and innovation initiatives to enhance organisational resilience and impact measurement.
• Collaborating with partners to deliver funding and expertise that enable social enterprises to scale their impact.
• Running programs like Backing the Bold, which equips impact-led organisations with tools, knowledge, and funding to drive bolder outcomes.
• Offering support in areas such as social finance, investment readiness, and design thinking to maximise social and financial sustainability.
• Working alongside Sefa to combine financial services and charitable support, ensuring a comprehensive approach to growing the social impact sector.