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Notice of Annual Meeting 2024

The Annual Meeting of Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation will be held on Thursday 24 October 2024.

Young changemakers leading the way

Over 100 students and teachers gathered at the State Library of Victoria to attend YiP24 Insights, the final celebratory event to conclude the 2024 Youth in Philanthropy program.

Funder collaborations – going further together

Insights from the interim evaluation of the WISE Grant Collaboration, including the essential elements to support positive and dynamic working relationships.

Five reasons to be hopeful this year: Homelessness Week 2024

Here are some positive initiatives addressing homelessness in Australia and ways that you can show your support.

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Five reasons to be hopeful this year: Homelessness Week 2024

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Lively Light Support - Building The Aged Care Workforce Of The Future

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is using the magic of social enterprise to help people become better prepared for work.

End of an era, yet charitable spirit lives on

While 2014 marked the end of an era for the Commercial Travellers' Association of Victoria as it ceased operation, the Association continues to support future generations of the Melbourne community with the establishment of a charitable fund account with Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation.

A vision for Melbourne's charitable giving

“Day by day I see the possibilities in the scheme, and it is not unreasonable to forecast through this great organisation, an income sufficient for the maintenance of our charities.” - Sir John Swanson, 1923.

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