Intrepid Travel’s has been recognised with the Best Grants Program Award at the 2025 Workplace Giving Australia Awards, celebrating its innovative and highly engaged Impact Grant program.
The annual awards acknowledge organisations that are leading the way in employee giving and social impact. Intrepid was recognised alongside major Australian brands including Australia Post and Commonwealth Bank for its employee-led approach to giving back through The Intrepid Foundation on Thursday, 16 October.
The Impact Grant program empowers Intrepid staff to directly support longstanding Foundation partners and help unlock additional funding for community-based projects around the world.
In 2024, more than 700 employees voted to determine which partners would receive grants, with $266,000 AUD distributed across eight long-term Foundation partners. The grant assessment panel included employees from a range of departments across the business – not just the Impact team – reinforcing Intrepid’s belief that everyone can play a role in creating positive change.
Sara King GM of Purpose and Elise Metcalf Advocacy PR Manager at Intrepid Travel receiving the award
Biheng Zhang, General Manager of the Intrepid Foundation said: “We’re honoured to be recognised among such inspiring organisations. This award is a reflection of our people. Their passion, generosity and belief in our Foundation partners continue to drive real impact in communities globally. We’re proud to see our workplace giving model recognised on the national stage.”
The award highlights Intrepid’s commitment to making a difference through travel and workplace giving, with the company’s staff deeply connected to the social and environmental impact partners they support.
For more information about the Intrepid Foundation and its Impact Grant program, visit www.theintrepidfoundation.org/
ABOUT INTREPID TRAVEL
Intrepid Travel has been a world leader in responsible travel for more than 35 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 900 trips all designed to truly experience local culture. With its own network of country offices in 32 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives. Globally recognised for their commitment to transparency and ethical travel, they became B-Corp certified in 2018, and their not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has disbursed more than $20 million to more than 160 partners. For more information, download the company’s 2024 Integrated Annual Report and follow Intrepid on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE INTREPID FOUNDATION
The Intrepid Foundation is the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, on a mission to create positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection. The registered charity does this by carefully selecting local partners who are creating positive solutions across a range of issues impacting the communities Intrepid travellers visit, from inequality and economic development to environmental restoration and wildlife protection. Since its inception in 2002, the Intrepid Foundation has raised over AU $20 million for more than 160 partners around the world. Intrepid Travel absorbs all administration costs so that?100% of donations?can go directly to community causes and each of its 900+ itineraries is aligned to a local or global partner.
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