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Email

info@pbgphilanthropy.org

Phone

02 9262 2409

Headquarter

Level 2, 117 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

We’d Love to Hear From You

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our projects, want to get involved, or just want to learn more, please feel free to reach out.

Frequently Ask Questions

Our mission is to drive meaningful and measurable social change through strategic philanthropy and long-term investment in community-led initiatives. In simpler terms, we aim to channel generosity into projects that improve lives and strengthen communities across the Pacific. We focus on helping those facing poverty, disaster, or distress; creating pathways to sustainable well-being, fairness, and resilience for all. (See our Mission page for more details on our values and vision.)

PBG Foundation is based in Sydney, Australia (see our head office address above). This is where our administration and governance are centered. However, our activities extend overseas, particularly in our Pacific neighborhood. Our current flagship project is in Vanuatu, and we plan and manage programs throughout the Pacific region. We maintain close ties with local partners and even have team members living on the ground in the communities where we work (for instance, in Vanuatu). This helps us stay connected and effective in delivering aid abroad. We may expand to other countries in the region as opportunities and needs arise, but we will always remain proudly rooted in Australia while being regionally committed. 

There are several wonderful ways to support our work:

  • Donations:Financial contributions are incredibly valuable, they directly fund our programs and projects. Every donation, big or small, helps us make a difference. As a registered DGR charity, all donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia, which is a bonus. You can donate online (or via bank transfer) through our Donate page.
  • Volunteering:We welcome volunteers and advocates! As our programs grow, there will be opportunities to help out, whether it’s lending professional skills, assisting at events, or even contributing time on the ground in project areas. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us, let us know your skills or areas of interest.
  • Spread the Word:Something as simple as telling your friends and family about PBG Foundation, is a big help. By raising awareness, you’re helping us reach potential supporters and communities that might benefit from our work.
  • Partnerships:If you represent an organisation or company that would like to partner with us (through funding, in-kind support, or collaborative projects), we’d love to discuss how we can work together for greater impact. Partnerships can multiply the reach of our projects and bring new expertise to the table.

Every form of support matters. We truly appreciate your interest in PBG Foundation and any help you can provide. Together, we can empower more communities and change more lives.

 Yes, all donations of $2 or more to PBG Foundation Limited are tax-deductible for Australian taxpayers. We have been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Tax Office, which means your gift can be claimed as a deduction when you do your tax return. After you donate, we will issue you an official receipt that includes our ABN and details of your contribution, which you can use for tax purposes. International donors should note that Australian tax deduction rules apply to Australian taxpayers; however, your donation will still go through our regulated charity structure and be used transparently and effectively for the cause. If you have any questions about the process or need assistance with documentation, please contact us, we’re happy to help. (Also see the About Us section for more on our ACNC registration and DGR status.)

We understand it’s important for our supporters to know that their contributions are creating real impact. PBG Foundation is committed to keeping you informed and involved. We regularly publish updates and reports on our website, check out the Latest News section for stories and announcements about project milestones. We also plan to share success stories, photos, and even testimonials from community members who have benefited, so you can see the human impact of your support. Additionally, as an ACNC-registered charity, we provide annual financial reports and maintain transparency about how funds are used. If you ever have specific questions, you’re welcome to reach out to us. In summary, we value your trust deeply and will do everything we can to show the positive change that your generosity is bringing about.

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Christopher Penfold

Treasurer & Director

Christopher Penfold serves as Treasurer and Director of PBG Foundation, providing financial oversight and operational discipline to support the Foundation’s charitable work.

Christopher’s professional experience spans more than twenty years across business ownership, management consultancy, and organisational restructuring. He has worked closely with founders and leadership teams in environments requiring clear execution, sound capital allocation, and strong governance under pressure.

His work has involved stabilising organisations during periods of transition, improving operational clarity, and aligning strategy with day-to-day capability. Through this experience, Christopher developed a practical understanding of how decisions flow through people, systems, and incentives; and how small weaknesses, if left unaddressed, can undermine long-term resilience.

As Treasurer, Christopher ensures that PBG Foundation’s resources are managed responsibly and in accordance with Australian charity law. He is focused on transparency, financial integrity, and ensuring that donor funds are applied efficiently and solely toward the Foundation’s charitable purposes.

Christopher also brings a strong interest in education and capability development, having designed and delivered programs aimed at strengthening leadership coherence and execution discipline. His contribution to PBG Foundation reflects a commitment to ensuring that humanitarian intent is matched with operational soundness, so that the Foundation remains stable, credible, and effective over time.

Dr Regina Crameri

Director

Dr Regina Crameri brings decades of experience across science, government, defence, and institutional leadership to her role as Director of PBG Foundation.

With a background in biomedical science and applied research, Regina’s early career involved academic and research appointments in Australia and internationally. This foundation led into senior roles within Australia’s defence, innovation, and research ecosystems; environments characterised by public accountability, complex governance, and long-term national interest.

Over time, Regina’s work expanded from research into the design and stewardship of large, multi-stakeholder programs. She has worked closely with government, industry, universities, and international partners in areas including health, critical technologies, and capability development, where alignment between policy intent, organisational structure, and delivery is essential.

Regina has also held numerous board and advisory positions, contributing to governance, risk management, and institutional resilience across public, not-for-profit, and sector-based organisations. Her leadership style is grounded in realism: an understanding of how institutions function in practice, where misalignment erodes outcomes, and how long-term value is sustained through disciplined oversight.

As Director of PBG Foundation, Regina oversees operational delivery, strategic development, and program integrity. She ensures the Foundation’s humanitarian work is not only compassionate, but effective; guided by evidence, accountability, and a clear understanding of how complex systems behave over time.

Her role is central to translating PBG Foundation’s values into action: ensuring that ambition is matched with capability, and that every initiative is delivered with care, credibility, and respect for the communities it serves.

Aruba de Groot-Cham

Chairwoman & Director

Aruba de Groot-Cham’s work is grounded in the long-term stewardship of institutions operating where law, science, governance, and human consequence converge. Her leadership reflects a commitment to building structures that endure ethically, legally, and culturally, beyond the immediacy of individual projects or personalities.

Her professional background spans advanced legal training, biomedical research, and senior oversight roles across philanthropic, advisory, fiduciary, and civil society contexts. With postgraduate qualifications in law and medical science, Aruba has worked extensively in environments where regulatory integrity, scientific discipline, and human outcomes must be held together under sustained pressure. This multidisciplinary foundation has shaped a leadership style defined by rigour, clarity, and respect for consequence.

Aruba’s early professional formation took place within biomedical research, contributing to internationally peer-reviewed work in oncology, lipid science, and infectious disease treatment. This grounding instilled a deep respect for evidence, systems behaviour, and the risks inherent in poorly designed intervention. Her subsequent legal training, including specialist focus in international war crimes, extended this perspective into questions of governance, accountability, and the protection of rights within complex civil and criminal frameworks.

In her role as Director and Chairwoman of PBG Foundation, Aruba provides strategic oversight and guardianship of institutional integrity, ensuring that the Foundation’s charitable activities are conducted lawfully, transparently, and in alignment with Australian regulatory standards. Her focus is on governance architecture, compliance discipline, and long-term defensibility, ensuring that PBG Foundation remains resilient, credible, and respectful of local sovereignty and dignity in all jurisdictions in which it operates.

Alongside her philanthropic governance work, Aruba holds leadership roles in national sporting institutions in Vanuatu, including serving as President of the Vanuatu Archery Federation. Through these roles, she supports youth development, cultural continuity, gender equity, and international representation, using sport as a vehicle for discipline, confidence, and community cohesion.

Aruba has lived and worked in the Pacific region for over two decades and is a naturalised citizen of Vanuatu. Her leadership is informed by direct engagement in communities where governance decisions carry immediate and tangible consequences. Accustomed to cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional environments, she operates with composure across legal systems, institutional cultures, and geopolitical boundaries.

Above all professional roles and institutional appointments, Aruba’s greatest responsibility and source of perspective is her role as a mother to five children: Zsa Zsa, Zelda, Zeus, Zahira, and Zlatan. This lived experience grounds her understanding of stewardship not as an abstract principle, but as an obligation to future generations.

As Chairwoman, Aruba’s contribution to PBG Foundation is defined by attentiveness to what institutions often avoid: time, consequence, and responsibility. Her leadership is anchored in the belief that trust is not asserted, but cultivated; through patient governance, disciplined care, and an unwavering commitment to the long horizon.

Peter Bowman

Founder, Ambassador, & Principal Benefactor

Peter Bowman is the Founder and Ambassador of PBG Foundation, established to support long-term, community-led development across the Pacific region through the application of Australian standards of governance, accountability, and practical capability.

The Foundation was born from Peter’s conviction that meaningful and lasting change depends on strong systems, ethical frameworks, and respect for local context. Drawing on decades of professional experience across finance, governance, and complex environments, he envisioned an organisation that would prioritise dignity, safety, and resilience over short-term intervention or symbolic aid.

Peter began his career in financial services in 1998 within funds management and institutional finance, working across private banking and advisory settings during periods of significant economic and structural change. Over time, he developed a deep appreciation for the role that sound governance, transparency, and disciplined decision-making play in achieving sustainable outcomes, particularly where resources are scarce and the consequences of failure are felt most acutely.

These insights shaped the founding ethos of PBG Foundation. As Ambassador, Peter contributes by articulating the Foundation’s mission, championing ethical and well-governed philanthropy, and supporting constructive engagement with partners, communities, and stakeholders. His role is focused on stewardship of values, long-term vision, and the responsible application of expertise in service of the Foundation’s charitable purpose.

Peter is also recognised internationally as a peace envoy and humanitarian diplomat, and is a holder of a laissez-passer issued by the International Commission for the Protection of Civilians (ICPC). These roles reflect a broader commitment to civilian protection, stability, and principled engagement in complex environments, and align closely with the humanitarian objectives of PBG Foundation.

Through his association with PBG Foundation, Peter seeks to contribute to institutions and initiatives that leave communities stronger than they were found. His work reflects a belief that progress; whether social, institutional, or humanitarian, is built through integrity, restraint, and a willingness to invest in outcomes that endure.