Ian Bird, CEO Community Foundations Australia
Border Trust is thrilled to be kicking off a month-long celebration of local giving in our community with Local Giving Month. On May 2nd we begin the celebrations with our…
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Corowa Give500 Activation Event
Our last Give500 Activation Event was a fantastic night held at the Old Corowa Station on Thursday evening, the 18th of April. The brilliant team at Amaranth Foundation generously hosted…
Local Giving Month Business Luncheon
Border Trust has declared May ‘Local Giving Month’ and we’re excited to be preparing for a month-long celebration of all things local giving! You are invited to join Border…
Celebrating the Give500 Activation Events.
The first activation event for Give500 was such a celebration of the extraordinary things we can (and do) achieve as a community. Thank you to everyone who came along and…
Give500 2024 Launch Event – Albury & Wodonga
Please join us for our Give500 2024 Launch Event – Albury & Wodonga. We are thrilled to share that the first 2024 Give500 Activation Event will be held in the…
Dartmouth Community Garden and Fire Safety Project
The Dartmouth Community Progress Association are recipients of the Towong Community Bushfire Disaster Relief Fund Round 4, for their Dartmouth Community Garden and Fire Safety Project. Check out the video link…
Calling all local community, not-for-profit organisations!
📣 Calling all local community, not-for-profit organisations! You’re invited to get to know the Give500 2024 grant program by coming along to one of our information sessions in March. You’ll…
An exciting year ahead for your Community Foundation.
2023 was such an amazing year for Border Trust and we already have huge plans in motion for 2024. Make sure to catch up with what’s already underway in our…
The Fischer Community Leadership Program
The Fischer Community Leadership Program is back for 2024. The Fischer Community Leadership Program offers participants essential leadership skills such as communication, decision making, effective meeting procedures, inclusion, social media…
Final Newsletter for 2023
As we wrap up the year our final Newsletter for 2023 is now live. Click here to read the latest news from your community foundation. If you haven’t already, make…
Merry Christmas from Border Trust
From the team at Border Trust, Merry Christmas! What an amazing year we have had! The impact achieved through donors, supporters, recipients and our community is immeasurable! Such positive change was…
Morning Tea supporting FoodShare
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Morning Tea scheduled for Wednesday the 13th will not be proceeding. However, if you would like to donate food or buy a Gift Tag…
Latest News from Border Trust
All the latest news, stories and updates from your Community Foundation are here in our latest Newsletter. Make sure to read up on all the action taking place in your…
2023 Annual Report & AGM
Our Annual General Meeting was held on 23 November in the Border Trust Office. It was such a delight to showcase what has been achieved over the last 12 months…
Back To School Matched Funding Challenge
Back To School Matched Funding Challege 2024 Give during October & November and double your impact ! Double the impact of your donation by giving to the Back-to-School Program by…
Junction Support Services: Therapy Dog Program – Update
Toast, the star of Junction Support Services Therapy Dog Program is all grown up! 🐶 With this year’s Give500 Pitch Night just around the corner we spoke with Rachel from the…
Towong Community Bushfire Disaster Relief Fund Grant Recipients Round 5
Border Trust is pleased to announce the successful projects funded through Round 5 of the Towong Community Bushfire Disaster Relief Fund. Eight organisations will share in $222,790.00 for projects supporting…
Announcement of the 2023 Give500 Shortlist!🎉
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SHORTLIST! The Carevan Foundation: Ruffy Swags Project Our Native Garden Nursery: Seeds on the Move Tots2Teens Albury Wodonga: Classy Kids Program What does this mean!? Well, these…
Welcome Michelle
Border Trust is thrilled to welcome Michelle Hudson to the team! Michelle joins the team as our Donor Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator and with more than 20 years of experience…
Pitch Night Tickets now on sale!
PITCH NIGHT TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! With limited tickets to this annual event, make sure you book early so you don’t miss out. Wednesday the 15th of November 5:30pm…
YES Unlimited Change Makers
YES Unlimited Change Makers are local young leaders driving positive change in our local community. Recently this group of remarkable young adults had the opportunity to travel to Melbourne…
The Terry Floyd Foundation School Cyber Safety Project
The Terry Floyd Foundation, recipient of our ACE Radio – 2AY & EDGE FM Handbury Foundation Grant Program, recently partnered with ySafe services to provide their School Cyber Safety Project…
Petaurus Education Group – Sisters who SHINE: Inspiring local young girls to reach for the stars!
A future where all young girls and women are knowledgeable, healthy and empowered. This is the vision of Petaurus Education Group and to help achieve this vision is their ongoing…