Franciscans of the Cross is a lay charity organization founded by Brother Francis Mary (Cledwyn Stafford)in Fremantle. Perth, Western Australia. It is registered under Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. It is established with an aim to support the poor and needy in various aspcets of their lives. it focuses on feeding the hungry, reach the unreached, providing cloths and education and special care to the girl child and woman empowerment.