Kennerley is a private organisation, without political or religious ties, and run by a Board of volunteers. Income is generated from those referring the children for care, this covers childcare costs. Private fundraising is required for building maintenance, equipment and motor vehicles. Buildings in particular are a financial problem as they were purpose built in the early 1970s and have reached the stage where repair bills are continuous.

Kennerley started from a philanthropic base described in an 1899 edition of The Cyclopedia of Tasmania:

“This Home was established in 1869 by the Honourable Alfred Kennerley (deceased) a one time Premier of the colony. It is pleasantly situated on high ground on Landsdowne Crescent , near and overlooking the city. A better situation for health and surroundings could not have been selected. It has now existed about thirty years, during which time some 250 lads have been received, educated, then apprenticed, and at the expiration of the apprenticeship have been given a good start in life. Most of them have done well; in the case of those who have not the fault rests entirely with themselves…..”

Today we would regard the end of the quoted piece humorous. It was noted in the 1899 publication that the home is supported by private subscriptions, public generosity is still relied upon today.

Kennerley has ATO endorsement as a deductible gift recipient

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