Impact

Impact

 

 

Building a better future.

We’re a strong, trusted community foundation committed to the people, places and opportunities of the place we call home: Melbourne’s inner north.

We’re here to build a prosperous and vibrant community for all. To do that, we draw on our network of local resources. People who want to see positive change and a better future, where nobody gets left behind.

Whether you were born in the inner north, you were drawn here, you work here, or you’re simply as passionate about its future as us, you can join us.

Where we live

The inner north stretches from Brunswick to Bundoora and from Richmond to Reservoir. It covers three local government municipalities, and eight state and three federal electorates. Some of Melbourne’s wealthiest and poorest people live here, and some of its most generous.

Around 500,000 people, 45,000 businesses and 900 charities call the inner north home.

Our role 

We believe the best way to build a better community is through partnership and dialogue. That’s why we see our primary role as connecting those who want to contribute with those who can make change happen.

For people who want to contribute, we provide:

  • funds safekeeping, investment, governance and compliance
  • simple ways to get involved and contribute
  • introductions to charities doing great work in the north
  • help to navigate the legal and compliance requirements of charitable giving
  • an established process for granting funds to eligible charities
  • information on how local issues are being addressed and how to best create change
  • a strong local institution that collects, administers, grows and monitors money for community building

For charities working on community change, we provide:

  • funds and grants distribution
  • information on community needs and priorities
  • forums to meet, talk, plan and partner with other charities and not-for-profits
  • a place to showcase their great work
  • opportunities to meet funders and explain the difference they’re making

Want to learn more? Get in touch with one of our Board members or staff.