Sponsors & Partners - Northern Rivers Community Foundation

James Frizelle Charitable Foundation

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation joined forces with NRCF in 2019 to support the Community Grants Program. In 2020 they supported the Recovery and Resilience Program and in 2021 Frizelle will again be supporting the Community Grants Program. Frizelle’s three year commitment to NRCF will provide total funding of $225,000.

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GlobalGiving

GlobalGiving is an international nonprofit that supports other nonprofits by connecting them to donors and companies. They are generously supporting our Recovery and Resilience Grant Program in 2020, through their Australia Wildfires Relief Fund.

Hemp Food Australia

Located in Bangalow, Hemp Foods Australia is one of the largest Hemp Food Wholesaler, Retailer, Manufacturer and Exporter in the Southern Hemisphere. Hemp Foods came on board as an official NRCF sponsors in 2020.

North Coast Events

Provide in kind support for our key events, including the our Donor Engagement event and NRCF’s successful ‘Shape The Future’ fundraising event at the Brunswick Picture House in 2019. The team at North Coast Events create incredible and inspiring events using the latest in sustainable audio and lighting technology.

The Farm

Don’t forget to tell your friends to visit the Wishing Well at The Farm! proceeds of which go to NRCF.

Byron Bay Services Club

Thanks to Maria and all the team at Byron Bay Services Club for providing in kind venue hire for all our Board & Committee meetings.

Beach Suites Byron Bay

Beach Suites Byron Bay are generous sponsors of NRCF’s administration. Overlooking Byron Bay’s Main Beach, Beach Suites is the ultimate in Byron Bay luxury five star accommodation.

Brunswick Picture House

Brunswick Picture House generously hosted our annual fundraising events in 2018 and 2019 at their unique venue.

Woven Motion

Zac and the team at Woven Motion produce inspiring videos for the NRCF at a discounted rate. The team are passionate about creating video content that tells a story.

Yulgilbar Foundation

Yulgilbar Foundation joined forces with NRCF in 2017 in support of the Community Grants Program, specifically to provide funding for organisations in the Grafton region. Yulgilbar also provided capacity building support to NRCF in 2017 and 2018.

Portland House Foundation

Since 2014, the Portland House Foundation have generously partnered with NRCF to provide funding for the annual Community Grants Program. A wonderful team of inspiring individuals make up the team at Portland House, and we are hugely grateful to them for supporting our community.

The Health Lodge

Simon and Reine DuBois at The Health Lodge Integrated Medical Centre in Byron Bay provide regular donations in support of NRCF operations.

Social Futures

NRCF partnered with Social Futures in 2020 to deliver the Back To School Bushfire Response program. Thanks to a grant from FRRR, 1000 redeemable vouchers valued at $50 were distributed to families in need, providing financial relief for the purchase of school items. That’s $50,000 in vouchers delivered to over 500 families across the Northern Rivers.

Bakery Media

Huge thank you to Simon & Stacey for their discounted expertise in videography & editing production.

David Young Photographer

NRCF donors will see David Young’s stunning images on our thank you cards. He has also provided pro bono photography support for past events.

MF Partners

Thanks to in kind support from MF Partners with our annual audit, we can keep the NRCF accounts in tip top shape, for half the price.

Herbert Smith Freehills

Huge thanks to Alice Macdougall and the team at Herbert Smith Freehills who are always ready at the end of the phone or email to answer our queries.

Red Ginger

You may have been fortunate to attend a NRCF function recently where you had the opportunity to try some of the delicious yum cha prepared by Leslie Ford and the staff at the Red Ginger Asian Foods store. Thanks Red Ginger for your support over the years.

Half Full Communications

Thanks to Ellie Corley at Half Full Communications for her insightful marketing consultancy and support.

FRRR

A twelve-year partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has delivered over $409,000 to our region’s primary carer grandparents to assist with school costs for their grandchildren. $50 Target vouchers are distributed to eligible ‘Grandcarers’ under the Back-to-School Initiative. FRRR also support NRCF’s fundraising efforts by providing a ‘Donation Account’ which allows for Private Foundations to donate to NRCF Grant Programs. For more information on how your Private Foundation can donate to NRCF, please click here.

Byron Bay & Hinterland Property

Byron Bay & Hinterland Property became a new partner in 2018. We thank Rez and his team for supporting the administration of NRCF.

Stone & Wood

Stone & Wood, based in Byron Bay, have generously been supplying beer for our functions and events for many years. Since 2013, they have also been a funding partner for our annual Community Grants Program.

Righteye Creative

Rhys Morris from Righteye Creative designed & developed our website and continues in-kind digital support of NRCF.

Byron Bay Coffee Company

Annie Chapelle and Franco Ivancich from the Byron Bay Coffee Company are generous supporters of NRCF’s administration. They are also known to donate delicious coffee treats for our auctions and events.

Macquarie Foundation

Joining us in 2017, Macquarie Foundation is a major supporter of NRCF as one of our matched funding partners.

Optus

We gratefully acknowledge the support of John and Libby Welch from Optus shops across the region in establishing the Byron Bay, Lismore and Ballina Shire Sub Funds.

Fox Creek Wines

Guests at our events and functions have been enjoying the award-winning Fox Creek Wines since 2011. All wines have been supplied complimentary by our friends at Fox Creek.

Northern Rivers Private Wealth

Northern Rivers Private Wealth supports the NRCF by providing pro-bono financial and investment advice.

TNR Byron Bay

Thanks Brad and all the team at TNR for providing in kind venue hire for Committee meetings.

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