Our Story

Comedy For A Cause was founded in January 2013 by Mat, who drew inspiration from his time as a volunteer events manager at the 40K Foundation from 2009–2010. During that time, Mat organised a comedy night that proved to be a huge success — sparking the idea that comedy could be a powerful tool for fundraising.

This epiphany led Mat to establish Comedy For A Cause with a mission to help Not-For-Profit organisations fundraise in a fun, efficient, and engaging way. As pioneers of comedy fundraising in Australia, we’ve spent over a decade perfecting our craft — and we’ve grown to become the country’s largest and most trusted comedy fundraising company.

🎤 Our Experience

With thousands of events under our belt, we’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of causes, including local and state governments. Our team understands what it takes to run a successful comedy fundraising event — and we’re committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

💰 Our Impact

To date, we’ve helped raise over $2,000,000 for Not-For-Profit organisations across Australia. We’re proud of the impact we’ve made — and we’re just getting started.

🌏 Our Expansion

We’re thrilled to now be operating on the North Island of New Zealand and in Southern California, bringing our unique brand of comedy fundraising to more communities than ever before.

💡 Our Commitment

At Comedy For A Cause, we’re passionate about using comedy to make a real difference. We’re dedicated to producing high-quality events, building lasting relationships with our clients, and continuously innovating to improve what we do.

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Mathew Wakefield
With a background in management consulting and a Master’s in Business Administration (with Distinction), Mat Wakefield brings a unique blend of business savvy and creative flair to the table. His expertise spans marketing, events management, HR, and business development – making him the perfect person to help you bring your comedy fundraising event to life!

But what really sets Mat apart is his unparalleled knowledge of the Australian comedy scene. As a headlining comedian himself, he’s got the inside scoop on what makes audiences laugh and how to create unforgettable events. With Mat at the helm, you can trust that your comedy fundraising event will be a huge success!

“one of the rising stars of Australian comedy, his fast paced intelligent routines leave every audience in stitches” – Laugh Garage Comedy Club