* Figures are calculated to 30 September, 2025
Supporting our charities
Contributions to date
Contributions this year
$7 Million Given to Charity.. so far
Since our first funeral in 1997, Word Investments Limited has distributed over $7 million to charities with the desire to touch hearts, ignite hope and change lives. We have supported mission, humanitarian and local community initiatives as a testimony to our core belief: we’re for Compassion, not for profit.
We are dedicated to offering professional and compassionate support for our families while supporting those in need.
By choosing to have your loved ones funeral with us this year, we have helped
- Support Christian missions worldwide.
- Provide health and education to the underprivileged.
- Empower our local communities and the lives of our youth.
- Provide support and comfort to the ones who are enduring hardships.
Our areas of impact
Real stories about real change
Mission
We support Christian mission organisations which implement health, literacy and Bible translation.
Mission Charities supported in 2024–2025:
- Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia
- Bible Society Australia
- Compassion Australia
- Operation Mobilisation Australia
- International Training Alliance
- Compassion Child Sponsorship
- Scripture Union
Mission charity spotlight
Bible Society
Bible Society
Bible Society Australia’s activities take place as part of the United Bible Societies, a global network operating across 200 countries and territories. As one of the most extensive mission groups in the world, their work is done in partnership with churches, providing resources and Bible-focused campaigns and community programmes.
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Compassion Australia
Compassion is a Christian international holistic child development organisation. Through their Child Sponsorship Program, more
Wycliffe Bible Translations
Wycliffe work in partnership with the church in making disciples of people from every language
Humanitarian
We join forces with accredited humanitarian aid agencies to help improve the quality of child education and the health and wellbeing of families in need.
Humanitarian Charities supported in 2024–2025:
- Destiny Rescue
- Hummingbird House
- Prison Network
- Mercy Ships
- She Rescue
- SALT Foundation
- Baptist World Aid
- Medical Mission Aid
- Love Mercy Foundation
Humanitarian charity spotlight
Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships
“One third of all premature deaths worldwide could be prevented if everyone had access to essential surgery. Mercy Ships provides free surgeries on its two state-of-the-art hospital ships, but also provides training for local doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals, so they can continue providing essential surgeries long after the Mercy Ship has left.”
As described by Mercy Ships
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Medical Mission Australia
Medical Mission Aid (MMA) is a registered Christian charity that provides development aid by supporting
Prison Network
Our vision is for dignity, hope, and purpose for women in and beyond prison. We
Local Community
In our local communities, where we have our funeral businesses, we contribute to programs that provide meals, coaching, counselling and support to disadvantaged groups.
Local Community Charities supported in 2024–2025:
- Nourish Street
- Top Blokes Foundation
- Impact Care Services
- Global Care
- Marantha Community Food Services
- Habitat for Humanity Vic
- Lighthouse Care
- MS Society
- Crazy Beautiful
Local Community charity spotlight
Nourish Street
Nourish Street
Nourish Street is a family led charity supporting people experiencing homeless across Brisbane’s Northside. They provide hot meals, groceries, camping gear, and essential supplies each week. Through dignity, compassion and connection, Nourish Street brings hope and practical support to those who need it.
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Impact Care Services
Impact care Services is part of the Logan community where our Bethel and Logan Funerals team live and work. They offer support to those with needs in: Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Supporting marginalised people (ie: foster care children, homeless, children of incarcerated parents).
Top Blokes Foundation
Our goals are to raise awareness of men’s issues and strategies that can be used
How you have contributed to making a difference
Our Board distributes available surplus funds on a quarterly basis to support Australian charities, based on our Distribution Policy. Available surplus funds are those funds after expenses that are not committed to ongoing business operations and development.
The Word Investments Limited Board also makes occasional additional donations.
Operated under Christian values and principles, Word Investments Limited are not aligned with any particular Church denomination.
Together we create impact
Special thanks to our families
Bethel Funerals, Logan Funerals and Compassionate Funerals Qld & Vic, are part of Word Investments Limited, a not-for-profit organisation listed with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission.
Established in 1996, Bethel Funerals as part of Word Investments Limited is 100% Australian-owned, and is governed by a volunteer Board.
You can read more about Our Purpose on our website at https://www.bethelfunerals.com.au/our-purpose/.
For our full financial statements please visit https://www.acnc.gov.au/.
Thank you!
To the families who have entrusted their loved ones to our funeral services this year we say “thank you”.
Because you decided to partner with us, we have been able to bring care to your family, as well as ongoing life-changing support through our charity donations.
Our funeral businesses are unique in that we exist to give our money away!
We recognise that we are able to do this only because you chose to use our services.
It’s a unique business model for unique benefits and we couldn’t be prouder of it!
Please take a moment to look at the impact you have made, just by choosing to use our services.
Sincerely,
Trevor Adams (Chair) and Andrew McKenzie (CEO)
on behalf of the entire Board and Staff team
