Local Pride
Our local focus makes us unique; funding is exclusive to the inner northern region of Melbourne - the communities of Moreland, Darebin and Yarra. The region comprises over 330,000 people and prides itself on its cultural, economic and physical diversity. A local focus ensures we remain connected to emerging needs.
Lasting Impact
We’re a permanent funding source to the community because donations are pooled and invested to create funds for our annual grants programs. Our grants program will exist beyond our lifetime.
Core Objectives
- Develop a grants program that is responsive to employment and learning access, primarily focused on young men and women living in the Inner North of Melbourne.
- Develop grants programs in partnership with donors to support emerging needs in the Inner North.
- Promote philanthropic giving amongst local businesses and individuals through creating a convenient and credible donor program.
- Work in partnership with community organisations, schools, business and government to raise awareness of employment access issues for young people in the Inner North.
- Manage and invest charitable funds responsibly and ethically to secure strong returns for the benefit of the community in perpetuity.
Principles
- Respect for the capacity, potential and rights of people regardless of age, ability, background and circumstance.
- A commitment to establishing and maintaining transparent and accountable decision-making processes.
- A commitment to professionalism, quality governance and protecting the privacy of donors and partners.
- A commitment to ensuring that the expressed needs of communities in the inner north inform the Foundation’s work.
- A willingness to share learnings with people, organisations and government to contribute to better coordination of employment pathways programming.
The Inner North Community Foundation is a member of Philanthropy Australia and signatory to their Code of Practice.
