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The Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) program is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Launched in 2002, it was established to provide young people an opportunity to learn about philanthropy, current community issues and develop community leadership skills.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation recently announced the recipients of the Next Economy Jobs Challenge Initiative. These grants will support education and training opportunities for young people.

Community foundations are all about people, connecting local knowledge to local community action.

After two years of lock-downs and online events for our donors, we warmly welcomed back members of our Swanson Society, as well as friends and supporters of the Foundation, to the annual Swanson Society event at the State Library of Victoria.

Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation continues funding research projects into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community.

Funding from Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation will help The Xfactor Collective Foundation start to take action to address the almost normalised sense of burnout and mental ill-health across the social sector.

Five of Australia’s leading philanthropic organisations have co-funded $2 million in COVID-19 recovery grants to unlock employment opportunities in Victoria and Queensland.

As part of our work to create a more caring, respectful, inclusive & resilient Melbourne for everyone to live safely, without fear of discrimination, we are proud to support the LGBTIQ+ community.

This year Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has joined the giving movement, GivingTuesday, as part of a global day of generosity. GivingTuesday is an opportunity to support organisations making a difference and thank Australian not-for-profits.