Our Story

We encourage and support organisations capable of responding to social and ecological opportunities and challenges

A timeline of our story

17 September 2021

The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation is established

28 October 2021
8 December 2021

The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation logo is designed

4 January 2022

1st funded partners onboarded

1 July 2022

Move into new premises at 437 Hunter

19 June 2023
21 September 2023

First social impact investment to fund Beacon Laundry

7 March 2024

The Foundation's inaugural International Womens Day Conference

14 March 2024

ISNF Charitable Trust established

17 June 2024

Social Impact Investment to fund Cultivate Food & Beverage

30 September 2024

Donations paid since inception exceed $10.0M

31 July 2025

Total number of funded partners reaches 44 and total disbursements since inception reach $13.7M

29 January 2026

Partner Gathering (Newcastle) - LIVIN, Boys to the Bush, Talk2mebro and Dan Repacholi MP, Member for the Hunter and Special Envoy for Men’s Health