​​As a registered not-for-profit organisation in the Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing sector, the BE UNSTOPPABLE Foundation is committed to ensuring that all funding sources align with our mission, values, and community expectations. This policy outlines the ethical framework we will use to assess, accept, or decline funding.

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

• Safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Foundation.

• Ensure funding sources do not conflict with our mission to support positive mental health and wellbeing.

• Provide clear guidance for staff, management and the Board, when assessing potential donations, sponsorships or grants.

 

2. Exclusion Categories

The Foundation will not knowingly accept funds from organisations or individuals directly involved in the following sectors:

• Tobacco companies and associated industries.

• Alcohol companies and brands that promote irresponsible consumption.

• Betting agencies, casinos, and related services with no community support charter.

• Recreational drug, vaping, or similar addictive product manufacturers.

• Pornography, adult entertainment, or related services.

• Weapons, arms manufacturers, or firearms retailers.

• Payday lenders, high-interest credit providers, and unethical financial institutions.

• Corporations with documented human rights abuses or exploitative labour practices.

• Fossil fuel companies with poor environmental records.

• Organisations or individuals seeking to use philanthropy for ‘reputation laundering’.

 

3. Grey Areas – Case-by-Case Review

Some funding sources may not be immediately excluded but will require Board review before acceptance.

These may include:

• Registered Clubs who are major funders of community organisations through the ClubGRANTS program.

• Pharmaceutical companies (particularly where products may have controversial mental health impacts).

• Food and beverage companies with products contributing to poor health outcomes.

• Technology and social media companies with potential links to mental health harms.

 

Each case will be assessed on its merits, considering both the potential benefits and risks to the Foundation’s reputation and mission.

 

4. Review Process

• All potential major funding sources (>$10,000) from the above list must be reviewed by the Development Manager and referred to the Board for approval.

• For smaller contributions, staff may apply this policy directly, with any uncertainties escalated to the CEO or Board.

• The Board retains the right to decline any funding that is inconsistent with the Foundation’s mission and values.

 

5. Transparency and Accountability

The Foundation is committed to transparency in funding. We will:

• Communicate our ethical funding principles to stakeholders.

• Publish major corporate partners and sponsors annually in our reporting.

• Decline or return funds if a conflict of interest or reputational risk emerges after acceptance.

 

6. Review of Policy

This policy will be reviewed annually by the Board to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with best practice in the charity and mental health sector.

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