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Digital Transformations

The not-for-profit sector needs the same level of technology infrastructure and training as any corporate entity to provide the required level of care to our communities. Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has funded a new Digital Transformation Hub tailored especially for not-for-profits.

Inspiring Philanthropy

NFP Digital Transformation Hub

Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation has funded a new digital transformation service at Infoxchange, a social enterprise providing tech services to the not-for-profit sector.

Setting wheels in motion for youth employment: Good Cycles

Good Cycles is a social enterprise that uses bike programs to create work and training opportunities for young people.

Melbourne’s best kept secret

"Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has played a more significant role within Melbourne’s philanthropy since 1923 than many people may realise. We are in a sense one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets and we hope that this centenary year will be an opportunity to share our history and impact more widely," writes CEO Dr Catherine Brown OAM.

Sweet Justice: Bee keeping training opportunities for young people in the juvenile justice system

Sweet Justice trains people in the youth justice system in the practice of beekeeping, providing them with real-world, transferable skills that they can use on their release.

Education & Employment, Inclusive, Sustainable Economy & Jobs

Stories of Impact

Accessible legal support helps not-for-profit sector and individuals at risk of homelessness

Justice Connect is there to help people experiencing significant disadvantage – to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; to help renters understand and act on their rights; and to help people and business who are struggling after floods and fires. They also help charities, providing free legal help, and much more.

Homelessness & Affordable Housing

Addressing disadvantage through legal support: Justice Connect

Justice Connect is there to help people experiencing significant disadvantage – to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; to help renters understand and act on their rights; and to help people and business who are struggling after floods and fires. They also help charities, providing free legal help, and much more.

COVID-19, Inspiring Philanthropy, Homelessness & Affordable Housing

Stories of Impact

Sweet Justice: Beekeeping provides opportunities for those in juvenile justice

There’s a real buzz around an innovative program that teaches young people in juvenile justice how to keep bees.

Education & Employment

Cracking the Code: Philanthropic Innovation for a Gender Equal Future

Community foundations can play a pivotal role in effecting positive, systemic social change for women and girls in our community. Beyond grantmaking with a gender lens, the Foundation's 'Philanthropy Toolbox' makes it possible.