Big Yellow Umbrella

What Big Yellow Umbrella does

Big Yellow Umbrella (BYU) is a not-for-profit community organisation headquartered at 16-24 Queen Street, Narellan, New South Wales, delivering programs across the Camden, Campbelltown, and Wollondilly local government areas of South West Sydney. Originally founded in 1987 as Camden Community Connections and later rebranded to BYU, the organisation delivers eight named programs: Bus Driver Authority Guided Program (in partnership with Transport for NSW), Blossom Project, Children's Services, Create & Connect, Crisis Support & Case Management, Education & Training, Food Security (Hamper House), and Sports & Expression. Services are provided free or at low cost to participants.

BYU serves a broad community cohort including children and families, youth, seniors, First Nations communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, women, and the general community. Delivery is community-led, relying on a documented network of more than 40 partner organisations spanning federal departments (DSS, DCJ), NSW state agencies (NSW Education, Transport for NSW, Office of Responsible Gambling), three local councils, primary health networks, universities and TAFE, food rescue organisations (OzHarvest, SecondBite), specialist service providers (Blue Wren House, Northcott, Benevolent Society), and corporate backers (Wests Group Macarthur, Macarthur Square, Narellan Town Centre).

The business model is grant- and donation-funded rather than revenue-generating in a commercial sense. Income streams comprise government funding and grants, corporate partnerships (including in-kind support), and donations collected through the GiveNow online donation platform. The organisation is staffed by approximately 10 paid employees, with delivery materially leveraged through partner organisations, volunteers, and student placements. The technology footprint is limited to a content-managed website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and the GiveNow third-party donation platform, with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, APIs, or patents disclosed.

Name

Big Yellow Umbrella

Legal name

Big Yellow Umbrella

Website

https://yellowumbrella.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Yellow Umbrella is a not-for-profit community organisation in South West Sydney delivering free programs across children's services, youth, families, seniors, and diverse communities in Camden, Campbelltown, and Wollondilly, funded by government grants, corporate partnerships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Community services
• Family support programs
• Youth programs
• Crisis support services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Narellan

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding & Grants: Funding from government departments and agencies including DSS, DCJ, NSW Education, Transport for NSW, and South Western Sydney PHN to deliver community programs and services.
2. Donations: Individual and corporate donations accepted through online donation platform (GiveNow), supporting delivery of free and low-cost programs, emergency relief, and community support services.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Resources, funding, and in-kind support from corporate partners including Wests Group Macarthur, Macarthur Square, Narellan Town Centre, and local businesses to scale programs and reach more families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Big Yellow Umbrella is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering free and low-cost programs across South West Sydney, serving children, families, young people, seniors, and diverse communities. Programs span family support, crisis intervention, food security, education and training, creative expression, sports, and employment pathways such as the Bus Driver Authority Guided Program. Operations are funded through government grants, corporate partnerships, and community donations.

Product overview

Big Yellow Umbrella is a not-for-profit community organisation delivering a portfolio of community programs and services across South West Sydney. The organisation operates as a single integrated service model with multiple community programs including Bus Driver Authority Guided Program, Blossom Project, Children's Services, Create & Connect, Crisis Support & Case Management, Education & Training, Food Security (Hamper House), and Sports & Expression. These programs collectively support children, families, young people, seniors, and diverse communities, with services designed to build connection, strengthen wellbeing, and respond to local needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bus Driver Authority Guided Program
• Blossom Project
• Children's Services
• Create & Connect
• Crisis Support & Case Management
• Education & Training
• Food Security – Hamper House
• Sports & Expression

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• South Western Sydney PHNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Western Sydney PHN works to improve access to primary healthcare across the region and partners with BYU to strengthen health outcomes for families and community members through mental health support, early intervention, and community wellbeing initiatives.
• NSW Education DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW Department of Education supports children, young people, and families through learning and wellbeing initiatives. BYU complements these efforts through community-based programs that extend support into homes and neighbourhoods.
• Transport for NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport for NSW partners with BYU on the Bus Driver Authority Guided Program, helping eligible candidates become accredited bus drivers in NSW. BYU provides 1-on-1 support at every step to improve completion rates.
• Wests Group MacarthurmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWests Group Macarthur provides community funding, grants, sponsorships, and promotional support that help enable BYU programs reducing isolation and providing practical assistance to residents.
• Office of Responsible GamblingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice of Responsible Gambling provides grants and program support for prevention programs and community education around gambling harm, aligning with BYU's community development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Rotary ClubsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRotary Clubs provide volunteer power, community leadership, and financial support for local initiatives, complementing BYU's on-the-ground work with families and young people.
• UnitingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniting works with BYU on wellbeing outcomes for young people through the Maximising the Middle project, combining local knowledge with evidence-based frameworks and culturally informed practice.
• DSS (Department of Social Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSS provides national leadership, funding, and policy direction for family support, early intervention, and community strengthening. BYU delivers programs aligned with DSS priorities.
• DCJ (Department of Communities & Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCJ provides system leadership, funding, and statutory oversight while BYU delivers trusted community-based programs for early intervention and family support in NSW.
• ARACY (Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARACY provides research, frameworks, and national best-practice guidance through the NEST Wellbeing Framework. BYU delivers direct support using these evidence-based approaches.
• Wollondilly Shire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWollondilly Shire Council supports wellbeing, inclusion, and local engagement. BYU delivers programs and community-building initiatives in the Wollondilly LGA.
• Campbelltown City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampbelltown City Council delivers services supporting families, young people, seniors, and multicultural communities. BYU operates within the Campbelltown LGA providing complementary programs.
• Camden CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamden Council supports wellbeing and community development. BYU has deep roots in the Camden LGA originally established as Camden Community Connections.
• TAFE NSWmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTAFE NSW provides vocational education and training. BYU engages with students for placements and collaborates on workforce development in community services.
• University of WollongongmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUOW serves the Illawarra and South Western Sydney through education and research. BYU provides real-world learning environments for student placements and collaborative projects.
• Western Sydney UniversitymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWestern Sydney University provides higher education and research across Campbelltown and Liverpool campuses. BYU engages with students for placements and research collaboration.
• LEAD CollegemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLEAD College delivers vocational education in community services and early childhood. BYU provides student placements and professional development opportunities.
• NorthcottmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthcott delivers disability supports including NDIS services. BYU collaborates through referrals and joint programs to help families navigate disability support.
• Benevolent SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenevolent Society delivers family support and early childhood services. BYU collaborates through referral pathways and complementary community initiatives.
• Stronger Smarter InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStronger Smarter Institute promotes culturally responsive practice and high-expectations relationships. BYU staff participated in professional learning focused on culturally responsive approaches.
• Tharawal Aboriginal CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTharawal Aboriginal Corporation delivers culturally grounded Aboriginal health and family services. BYU collaborates on family support, youth engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.
• KimberwallimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKimberwalli supports Aboriginal young people through education, culture, and leadership. BYU collaborates on youth programs, cultural initiatives, and community events.
• Blue Wren HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Wren House provides specialist domestic and family violence services. BYU refers clients and collaborates on safety and support for families experiencing violence.
• Shining Stars FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShining Stars Foundation's Street Outreach Service supports people experiencing homelessness. BYU collaborates on referrals and coordinated responses for people facing hardship.
• Men Behaving DadlymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMen Behaving Dadly supports positive fatherhood through workshops and events. BYU collaborates on family wellbeing and father-child relationship programs.
• Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre provides family support and community services. BYU intersects through referrals, shared initiatives, and community events.
• Macarthur Homelessness Steering CommitteemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommittee strengthens coordination between local services and improves referral pathways for people experiencing homelessness. BYU participates in collaborative solutions.
• Momenta AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMomenta Advisors provides accounting and financial advisory services. Supports BYU with financial management and strategic guidance.
• Sector ConnectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSector Connect brings together community organisations and government agencies to improve coordination and strengthen the regional service system.
• Still Aware - WINDSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStill Aware's WINDS program provides maternal health education and support. BYU collaborates through workshops and community engagement on maternal wellbeing.
• OzHarvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOzHarvest rescues food and redistributes to community groups. Supports BYU's community pantry and emergency relief programs with fresh food supply.
• SecondBitemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondBite rescues surplus food for redistribution. Partners with BYU to supply fresh food for community pantry and family support programs.
• Wollondilly Health AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWollondilly Health Alliance improves health access and wellbeing in Wollondilly. BYU collaborates on prevention programs and community education initiatives.
• Macarthur Square (GPT)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMacarthur Square provides visibility, space, and promotional support for local initiatives. Partners with BYU on community engagement and family-focused events.
• Narellan Town Centre (Dartwest Developments)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNarellan Town Centre provides space and promotional support for community initiatives. Partners with BYU on awareness campaigns and community events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barnardos Australia: National NFP focused on children, families, and young people, including crisis support and case management — directly overlapping BYU's primary programs (Children's Services, Crisis Support & Case Management, Youth).
• The Benevolent Society: Australia-wide NFP providing family support, early childhood, and community services. Named BYU partner with overlapping family support and early intervention offerings, making it a directly comparable operating model.
• YWCA Australia: National NFP focused on women, families, and young people with programs in empowerment, wellbeing, and inclusion. Directly comparable to BYU's women-focused programs (Create & Connect, Blossom Project).
• Mission Australia: Large national NFP operating youth, family, housing, and crisis support services. Directly comparable on crisis support, case management, youth, and community services delivered via government partnerships.
• Relationships Australia (NSW): Community services NFP providing family support, case management, counselling, and community programmes. Direct overlap with BYU's family support, crisis case management, and Create & Connect offerings.
• Uniting NSW.ACT: One of the largest community services organisations in NSW, delivering family support, youth services, crisis support, and community programs across the state. Already a named BYU strategic partner (Maximising the Middle) and operates overlapping service lines including family wellbeing and early intervention.
• Wesley Mission: Faith-based NFP delivering community services, family support, crisis support, and education programs across NSW. Comparable on the multi-vertical community-services delivery model.
• The Smith Family: Australia-wide NFP delivering education and training, family support, and youth pathways to disadvantaged children. Highly comparable on Education & Training and family wellbeing programs targeting similar cohorts.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Australia: Very large Australia-wide NFP delivering emergency relief, family support, community programmes, and food security (e.g., Salvos Stores, Oasis). Overlaps with BYU's food security and crisis support but at much greater scale and breadth.
• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW: Large national NFP providing emergency relief, food assistance, and family support. Comparable on Hamper House-style food relief and crisis support offerings, with deeper national reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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