The Anglican Foundation

The Foundation exists to support parishes, agencies and activities of the Diocese.

Building on our Foundation

...a message from Archbishop Philip Freier

In 2007 the Foundation celebrated its 20th year. During that period the capital has grown to a level where it now assists with funding a range of important projects of the Anglican Church.

I commend the Foundation to donors who wish to support Anglican youth ministry, hospital chaplaincy and projects for disadvantaged children and families and of course refugees. Add to this the new Cultural Fund which will give a creative dimension to parish projects.

Th e Foundation offers Anglicans choice. There are many interesting projects to consider. Not all of them are tax deductible, for instance clergy training needs our support too. I would like to encourage you to contact the Foundation office and learn more about the projects, volunteering or becoming a member of the Foundation. Notifi cation of a bequest to the Foundation entitles individuals to Life Membership and is an excellent way of making a lasting gift.

I see a bright future for the Anglican Church in its partnership with the Foundation. Please consider what the Foundation can do for your parish and how you might support the Foundation.

+ Philip

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History

The Melbourne Anglican Foundation was established by the generosity of its members whose focus was to build a body of funds to support the needs of the Diocese.

The permanent capital produces income which meets all the administrative expenses of the Foundation.

The investment income also enables grants to be made, as approved by Archbishop in Council, to projects in the four regions of the Diocese.

The Structure

The Melbourne Anglican Foundation Ltd, through its Trust, administers a number of tax exempt Funds:

Youth Ministry Fund
Hospital Chaplaincy Fund
Melbourne Anglican Benevolent Society
The Migrants and Refugees Settlement Fund

Church and community projects approved by the Foundation are tax exempt and some are eligible for seeding grants.

The Melbourne Anglican Foundation acknowledges the generous support of: