Making a gift to the NRCF really does change lives
Our General Giving Fund
By donating to our General Giving Fund, you ensure your gift will meet changing needs within our Northern Rivers communities. Your one-off or subscription donation becomes part of a Northern Rivers legacy and a commitment to leave this region in a better state for future generations.
Other Funds
We have a variety of Funds established by individuals, families, and communities. A donation to one of these will be allocated towards projects that uphold the special purpose of that fund. Read about each fund under the causes below, or contact us to discuss setting up your own Fund.
Support a cause you care about
Addressing Disadvantage
Projects that address the social, economic, cultural and educational disadvantage in our region, to help all people thrive and feel supported.
Health and Wellbeing
Projects that support physical, mental and social wellbeing and health within the Northern Rivers for the benefit of our communities.
Housing and Homelessness
Projects that focus on the prevention of homelessness and provide accommodation and support services, as well as the ongoing effort to address the bigger picture housing crisis.
Animal Welfare, Environment and Conservation
Projects that address the pressing needs of conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, protection of threatened and native species, and improving animal welfare.
Recovery
and Resilience
Projects that support disaster mitigation and preparedness, as well as immediate response, and longer-term recovery and resilience for our communties pre, during and post disaster.
Women’s
Empowerment
Projects that support equality and human rights for women and girls in the Northern Rivers, to address gender disadvantage and empower women and girls to thrive.
OTHER OPTIONS FOR GIVING
Volunteer with us in your local area
We are always on the lookout for people who are passionate about giving back.
Private Ancilliary Funds (PAFs)
Donate via NRCF’s Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal General Fund.
Make a Bequest - create a legacy
Leaving a a gift in your Will creates a legacy of support for the causes you care about.
Become an NRCF Partner
Our region is strongest in collaboration! Partner with us to create impact.
Join our Business For Good community
For local businesses with a strong sense of corporate social responsibility.
WHY GIVE THROUGH US
LONGER LASTING IMPACT
We invest your donation wisely in ethical funds, and the interest and dividends from these funds go towards our annual grants programs. This means we can provide a permanent source of funds to the community year after year. As you continue to donate, our grant funding grows and so does the impact we have on local lives.
WE LISTEN
Choosing where you give is a very personal decision. We know you want your gift to make the biggest difference possible. At NRCF we are committed to helping you make decisions which will match your passion as an individual, family or group to the important and pressing needs of the community.
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE
If like us, you love where you live, then come and be part of a group that feels as passionate as you do about giving back to our community. With NRCF, your donation will impact local causes that matter to you. This means you can see the impact of your generosity in your own communities and region.