‘‘You challenged us to lead with rationality not emotion in considering the best approach to expansion.” Andrea Comastri, CEO Hotel Etico

The Tanarra team were insightful, technically skilled, astute, commercial and pragmatic - exactly what one seeks in an advisor. There was no need to decode their work, plus they were delightful to deal with.

For the first time in our five-year history, we are on track to break even. Tanarra gave us a new financial model and insights that we use daily. They pressure tested our ideas.

Tanarra guided Safe and Equal through a competitor analysis and product review process, resulting in a consolidated offering of services most likely to success from a mission and commercial perspective.

‘Tanarra has enabled us to assess our business model on a whole new level of commercial depth and connected us with Click Frenzy, resulting in $20K in revenue – we are absolutely stoked with the result.’ Nick Pearce, Co-Founder, HOMIE

The Breakout Accelerator program unearths, connects and mentors rural innovators who want to drive their ideas forward to grow a business whilst staying in the communities they love.

“This project has been extremely valuable for the Network and BackTrack, the workshop activity was a real stroke of genius!” Marcus Watson CEO

Tanarra gave us such a good leg up. From guiding our Theory of Change, getting our new strategy over the line…”Sarah Albon, Co-Chair

‘Thank you for the brilliant work, kindness and expert guidance investigating and showing us what Ourschool needs to do to survive and prosper for the benefit of state school students- past and present.’ Caroline Milburn, CEO Ourschool

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance is transforming the teaching and learning of mathematics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

Tanarra has been a game-changer. Talk Out Loud now has a clear purpose and road map that guides our growth.”Brett Knowles, Chair.

EmpowR mobility was looking for an objective view of their current strategy and business model.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia provides long-term one-to-one mentoring to help change the course of vulnerable young peoples lives. It sought Tanarra’s advice as a sounding board for its proposed approach to achieving a sustainable future.

The Board sought independent advice on establishing an endowment fund to support our sustainability. Their investment team helped us consider structure, management, reporting, risks, fee negotiations, liquidity requirements, fund options, and other key considerations.

Tanarra posed tough questions and provided feedback on our mission and strategy, financial model, and growth plan.

‘We don’t come from a finance world.  We now have the early modelling built to stay focused.  Tanarra helped us think globally and narrow our top three big ideas.  You gave us gold nuggets to propel our work .” Helen Lindner, Chief Executive, MACA

‘We have a better understanding of key parts of our constitution in relation to profit use, investment structure, share allocation, and what may attract, or put off potential investors.’ Weh Yeoh, Founder UMBO

Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS) supports individuals and their families living with autism. They purchased a 100-acre property and completed a $25m master plan to expand their services.

Teach for Australia is part of a global movement dedicated to breaking the cycle of disadvantage through teaching and leadership in education.

Tanarra posed tough questions and provided feedback on our mission and strategy, financial model, and growth plan.

‘Sometimes you get so immersed in the detail of your own sector that you can’t see the challenges through the eyes of an outsider looking in- Tanarra played a valuable role.’ Paul Conroy, COO Fareshare

Tanarra has provided business and financial advice to Conservation Ecology Centre for three years to help bring ecotourism enterprise Wildlife Wonders to a commercial reality.

Sustain, the Australian food network is a dynamic grassroots charity helping communities to design and create better food systems that generate less waste, are better for the environment, fairer for producers, and increase access to healthy, fresh and locally grown food.

‘It has been invaluable to work with someone who can not only speak and translate the language of investment, but also read help us understand the potential risks and opportunities. ’ Lizzie Corke, CEO, Conservation Ecology Centre

The Tanarra team reviewed the funding model of FRRR’s core programs and developed a new financial dashboard to provide a clearer picture of the impact of different programs on the overall sustainability of the organisation.

“This project has been extremely valuable for the Network and BackTrack, the workshop activity was a real stroke of genius!” Marcus Watson CEO

“Tanarra’s impact can be seen through all levels of our charity from the committee to the warehouse.” Andrew Schauble, CEO

Tanarra helped CFD work through the strategic options, risks and considerations to enable the board to make an informed decision on effort versus outcome of sharing its custom-made project evaluation and management tool.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance is transforming the teaching and learning of mathematics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

EmpowR mobility was looking for an objective view of their current strategy and business model.

‘Tanarra assessed the viability of our regional and expansion model with a fresh set of eyes. Their expertise and analysis has allowed our Board to more effectively consider its decision whether or not to invest in this substantial new program.’ Julie McDonald, CEO,TFN

‘We have a better understanding of key parts of our constitution in relation to profit use, investment structure, share allocation, and what may attract, or put off potential investors.’ Weh Yeoh, Founder UMBO

‘The value was in having Tanarra focus on the shape of our organisation and our readiness to gain the most advantage from a new strategic direction.’ Matt Linnegar, CEO.

‘We’ve learnt a lot from Tanarra. Their advisory role has been an enormous boost to building our capacity especially with financial modelling. We have a stronger understanding of what potential investors need to see.’ Matt Pfalhert, CEO, ACRE

Mansfield Autism Statewide Services (MASS) supports individuals and their families living with autism. They purchased a 100-acre property and completed a $25m master plan to expand their services.

‘The penny dropped for me about Tanarra’s value when their investment team built a financial model to determine the viability of our project idea.’ Elena Mogilevski, CEO, St Kilda Community Housing

Building financial rigour into this successful mentoring program

‘The bill amendment passed in parliament today.  Thank you for your incredibly generous and valuable contribution of economic modelling and guidance that helped to strengthen our case for support. ’ Samantha Payne, CEO, Pink Elephants Network

‘We don’t come from a finance world.  We now have the early modelling built to stay focused.  Tanarra helped us think globally and narrow our top three big ideas.  You gave us gold nuggets to propel our work .” Helen Lindner, Chief Executive, MACA

‘Tanarra has taken us to a new place of thinking. We’ve shifted how we do our core work to better our outcomes, at scale, for older Australians in Aged Care homes.’ Peter Kenny, Chair, MBF Foundation

‘We have a better understanding of key parts of our constitution in relation to profit use, investment structure, share allocation, and what may attract, or put off potential investors.’ Weh Yeoh, Founder UMBO

‘Tanarra did a fantastic job of providing the right balance of challenging questions and constructive feedback to our enterprises. For many, it was the first time they’d been exposed to an investor in a one-on-one meeting.’ Jess Roth, Founder, Social Impact Hub

‘Tanarra helped us find the right balance between what should be done and what can be done.’

Tanarra investment mentors coached social enterprise Cherished Pets on their pitch as part of the Scaling Impact Program run by Social Impact Hub