For over 95 years, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has made a real and lasting impact on the big challenges facing Melbourne. As these change over time, the Foundation monitors and researches current and emerging issues to prioritise and anticipate the needs of Melbourne. Funds received from generous bequests and donations enable us to build the capacity of charities and drive innovation to find solutions to the challenges of today. Our current priorities are the following Impact Areas.
Reducing education and economic inequality.
Reducing urban impacts on the natural environment.
Increasing community resilience to withstand major social and health challenges.
Alleviating homelessness.
Learn how our grants are supporting the community.