TechnologyOne marks 10 years of foundation support

TechnologyOne has marked the 10th anniversary of its TechnologyOne Foundation, which has helped more than 238,000 children and their families access education and other support.

Established in 2016, the foundation was created to make charitable giving a permanent part of the software company's operations. Over the past decade, TechnologyOne has contributed more than $7.5 million in donations through the foundation and provided more than $10 million in product discounts to not-for-profit organisations.

The foundation has supported charity partners in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Africa and Asia, with a focus on education, disadvantage and programmes aimed at improving opportunities for young people and families.

TechnologyOne has also set a new target for the foundation, aiming to help 500,000 children and their families break the cycle of poverty by 2032.

The company operates the foundation through a 1% Pledge model, committing 1% of profit, 1% of product and 1% of employee time to social programmes. Alongside direct financial support, staff have contributed more than 48,800 volunteer hours to community initiatives.

These activities have included cooking for the community with St James College, donation drives with Wesley Mission, packing stationery packs for The Smith Family and Dignity Children's Foundation, mentoring students through the King's Trust, and gardening work with the Salvation Army. Employees have also taken part in organised volunteering days through the company's Impact Buses.

Staff fundraising has also grown, reaching $201,000 in FY26, up about 88% from the previous year. Activities included Fred's Big Run, Dream Run, the Salvos Sleepout, Future Steps, the Noosa Tri, Kokoda Challenges, Movember and Coastrek.

Partner impact

Several organisations backed by the foundation pointed to the long-term effects of its support.

Gemma Sisia, Founder of The School of St Jude, said: "The impact on the School of St Jude has been huge. When we began our partnership, we had no graduates. Today, more than 800 graduates are making a difference as doctors, accountants, nurses, teachers and business leaders. That's the power of long-term investment in education, creating opportunities that transform lives and strengthen communities for generations to come."

Opportunity International said the funding had wider multiplier effects for families and schools.

Andrew McCusker, Global Head of Education Finance at Opportunity International, said: "TechnologyOne's support is helping more children stay in school and access the education they deserve. For every $1 of grant funding contributed by our partners, around $23 is invested into schools and school fees. Through our partnership, funding is reaching schools and families across Asia, helping remove barriers that prevent children, particularly girls, from continuing their education."

SolarBuddy highlighted another aspect of the partnership, linking donations to study time for children affected by energy poverty.

Belle Gallop, Partnerships Manager at SolarBuddy, said: "Over the past decade, TechnologyOne's people have built and donated 6,762 SolarBuddy devices, helping create more than 65 million additional study hours for children living in energy poverty. It's a powerful example of how a simple act can open the door to education, opportunity and a brighter future."

Company response

The anniversary comes after TechnologyOne was named Queensland Corporate Philanthropist of the Year at the Queensland Philanthropy Awards 2026, in recognition of its work in philanthropy, volunteering and community partnerships.

Ed Chung, Chief Executive Officer of TechnologyOne, linked the milestone to the company's longer-term approach to community investment.

He said: "What began as an aspiration to create lasting change has grown into a global effort that is helping thousands of children and families access education, opportunity and a better future. While we're proud of what has been achieved so far, we are just getting started. The impact we have created has been made possible through long-term partnerships with organisations that share our vision for a better future. As we look to the next decade, we are committed to strengthening those partnerships, reaching more young people and creating even greater impact in the communities we serve."