About the Trust
The Campbell Edwards Trust is a charitable foundation dedicated to making a real and sustainable difference to people's lives in Australia. We provide financial support to registered charities whose programs align with the Trust’s values and vision.
The Campbell Edwards Trust was established in 1922 in Melbourne, Victoria, by the late Robert Campbell Edwards. Penniless when he arrived in Australia, over thirty years Robert had built a large real estate portfolio.
Robert Campbell Edwards arrived from Ireland on the shores of Australia in the late 19th century with essentially nothing. Within 20 years he had established a tea empire and built a fortune out of property.