Denmark Community’s Future Fund

Four local community groups have applied for Denmark Community’s Future Fund grants this year.

Little Athletics, Eclectica - community choir, Greenskills/Sanctuary/CSL and Denmark ‘Smart Start’ are all in the running for one of the small community grants.

Final details are being negotiated with the Western Austrralian Community Foundation adminstration and the successful applicants will be announced in the Denmark Bulletin - so watch this space!

Any Denmark community group or individual wishing to apply for a smal grant (<$250) to assist manage or resource a local community activity may apply to the DCFF before 30 June 2008.

Email: denmarkfutures@denmark.org.au or call 0417 953 489 for more information. Denmark Bulletin announcement here: 080529-denmark-bulletin-small-project-funding-offer.pdf

Application forms are available electronically or in hard copy.

Our dear friend and colleague Vera passed away on Saturday 17 May 2008.
080529-denmark-bulletin-town-mourns-tourism-leader.pdf

As a foundation advisory member of our Denmark Community’s Future Fund, Manager of Howard Park Wines, tourism and community leader, mother of Ingrid and Calvin and partner of Jonathon, we deeply miss this intelligent, kind and creative soul whose pragmatism, generosity and humour will be sorely missed.

Tonia Swetman (CEO- Western Australian Community Foundation), Kim Barrow (SHire President) and Ross Thornton (DCFF Advisory Committee member and MC for the event)
Tonia Swetman (CEO- Western Australian Community Foundation) officially launches the Denmark Community’s Future Fund at Howard Park Winery last Friday.

70 guests from businesses, local government, community groups and agencies attended the event, arriving to the sound of young violinists Liam Anderson and Tess McKenna, playing in the reception area of Howard Park Winery.

The event was auspiced under the Western Australian Community Foundation (WACF), Howards Park Wines, owned by Amy Burch an avid suporter and donor to the Fund, provided the venue and a range of wines as part of the refreshments menu. The Denmark Healthy Community Project (HealthWay funded) hosted the refreshments and fucntion costs, whilst donations up for ‘auction’ were kindly supplied by Denmark Travel, William Bay Cottages and the Denmark Liquor Store.

The auctioneer, Joe Burton (President- Denmark Football Club) succeeded in getting over $2,500 worth of bids for the 3 donation items and added an ectra bit of entertainment to the evening.

Thanks to all involved, particularly our new donors and the DCFF Advisory Committee.

DCFF Committee Marie Redman, Jan Skelton, Vera Hook, Gill Sellar, Sue Roberts, Dawn Atkin and Ross Thornton (seen here making a quick getaway from the predominantly ‘all girl cast’), before Gill’s speech.

Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure PDF download

Click on this link Brochure to take a look at our newly created Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure - experience the gift of giving when you donate to your community’s future and help create a sustainable (in everyway) DENMARK

The Denmark Community’s Future Fund Launch is scheduled for Friday 15 February, 2008 between 5:30 and 7:30pm at Howard Park Winery, Scotsdale Rd, Denmark.

Over 150 invitations have been sent out to numerous community members, government representatives and stakeholders/contributors and the event will officially launch the DCFF as a key community and philanthropic organisation for Denmark’s future!

The event is auspiced under the Western Australian Community Foundation (WACF), Howards Park Wines has provided the venue and a range of wines as part of the refreshments menu. The Denmark Healthy Community Project (HealthWay funded) is hosting the refreshments and fucntion costs, whilst donations up for ‘auction’ have been kindly supplied by Denmark Travel, William Bay Cottages and the Denmark Liquor Store.

Thanks to all involved and in particular the DCFF Advisory Committee.

Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure PDF download

Click on this link Brochure to take a look at our newly created Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure - experience the gift of giving when you donate to your community’s future and help create a sustainable (in everyway) DENMARK

L-R: Jan Skelton, Jane Mouritz (visiting WACF Board Director), Dawn Atkin, Ross Thornton, Sue Roberts and Vera Hook. Photo: Gill Sellar DCFF committee showing newly arrived example vouchers for community distribution.

Many parents know the cost of going back to school can leave some families in dire financial circumstances, particularly if they are a large family with children of varying ages.

The Denmark Community’s Future Fund under the auspices of the WACF is an independent not for profit, created to assist our community and special interest groups throughout Denmark. The 2008 Voucher Program is the first initiative the DCFF is promoting.

50 Denmark families will benefit from the program with students able to exchange them for uniforms, school equipment and book list items at one of the three registered Denmark business outlets. Local Heroes, the Denmark High School Uniform Shop and Morrison’s Newsagency are all participating in the initiative for the first time this year.

For further information contact:

Dr Gillian Sellar
Chairperson Denmark Community’s Future Fund
08 98483514
mobile: 0417 953 489
email: denmarkfutures@denmark.org.au

Brochure

Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure PDF download

Click on this link Brochure to take a look at our newly created Denmark Community’s Future Fund Brochure - experience the gift of giving when you donate to your community’s future and help create a sustainable (in everyway) DENMARK!

2008 BACK TO SCHOOL BOOST THROUGH DENMARK COMMUNITY’S FUTURE FUND

Denmark families in need are set to benefit next year through the generous 2008 Back to School Program an initiative of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), the Sidney Myer Fund, VISY and the DOXA Youth Foundation.

A total of $2,500 is being granted through Western Australian Community Foundation (WACF) this year to areas of need within communities state-wide and the Denmark Community’s Future Fund will coordinate the distribution of the $50 vouchers in collaboration with local schools and relief organisations.

With recent research revealing average costs of more than $2000 per year to send a child to a primary school, the program is designed to support parents in funding those essential ‘back to school’ items needed to send their child to school. The support is in the form of vouchers which are valued at $50 each and can be spent on items from local Denmark businesses and Target stores.

Many parents know the cost of going back to school can leave some families in dire financial circumstances, particularly if they are a large family with children of varying ages.

The Denmark Community’s Future Fund under the auspices of the WACF is an independent not for profit, created to assist our community and special interest groups throughout Denmark.

For further information contact:

Dr Gillian Sellar
Chairperson Denmark Community’s Future Fund
08 98483514
mobile: 0417 953 489
email: denmarkfutures@denmark.org.au

Denmark Community’s Future Fund Committee receiving cheque
from Jon Ford Minister for Regional Development and Fisheries

DENMARK DONATION DELIGHT

Minister for Regional Development, Hon Jon Ford MLC delighted Denmark residents today by presenting a donation from the state government in the sum of A$16,000 that will be invested towards the sustainable future of the local community.

Minister Ford visited the Shire of Denmark whilst in the region as part of regional Cabinet meetings. The A$16,000 donation is a valued contribution towards a local initiative, Denmark Community’s Future.

Denmark Community’s Future has been established in partnership with the Western Australian Community Foundation to promote and support community and voluntary activities, with a vision for a bright and prosperous Denmark.

Stimulating and sustaining a dynamic, philanthropic culture amongst the Denmark community and business members is at the heart of Denmark Community’s Future.

Jon Ford discusses the next stages in
Denmark’s Community’s Future with Dr. Gill Sellar (DCFF member)

The first of its kind in the state, Western Australian Community Foundation is an independent, charitable organisation created to build stronger communities in WA. It does this by helping to build, grow and distribute endowed funds, providing a unique opportunity for communities to achieve long-term sustainability.

As Trustee, the Western Australian Community Foundation is the umbrella organisation for WA communities to benefit from philanthropy, without the burden of administration and governance responsibilities.

“This donation to Denmark Community’s Future will help secure the sustainable future of our community,” said Dr Gillian Sellar, local advisory committee member.

“All gifts, large and small, will be invested, along with any future contributions, with a portion of the income earned being made available through a grants program to the Denmark community.”

“This is our chance to contribute to the social, cultural and economic well-being of our community now and into the future.”

DCFF Committee members: Judith Bradley , Ross Thornton,
Vera Hook, Jan Skelton, Gill Sellar and Sue Roberts.
Absent: Dawn Atkin and Marie Redman.
For more details about Denmark Community’s Future, or how to contribute and / or participate, please e-mail denmarkfutures@denmark.org.au or visit www.denmarkfutures.denmark.org.au .

Renae Hibben – Communications Manager
Western Australian Community Foundation

t: (08) 9224 6040m m: 0438 780 313

       
The Denmark Community’s Future is important to all who are inspired, interested or committed to the vision of a bright and prosperous Denmark. It is an opportunity to invest in that vision.

Stimulating and sustaining a dynamic, philanthropic culture amongst Denmark community, business members and others is at the heart of the Denmark Community’s Future fund.

Denmark Community’s Future has been established in partnership with the Western Australian Community Foundation.

The first of its kind in the state, Western Australian Community Foundation is an independent, charitable organisation created to build stronger communities in WA. It does this by helping to build, grow and distribute endowed funds, providing a unique opportunity for communities to achieve long-term sustainability.

As Trustee, the Western Australian Community Foundation is the umbrella organisation for WA communities to benefit from philanthropy, without the burden of administration and governance responsibilities.

DENMARK COMMUNITY’S FUTURE LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The advisory committee is made up of representatives from the Denmark community. Its role is to grow Denmark Community’s Future endowment and seek and recommend initiatives and programs for support through the grants program. Current advisory committee members are:

Dr Gillian Sellar, Ross Thornton, Sue Roberts, Jan Skelton, Dawn Atkin, Vera Hook and Marie Redman.

The advisory committee members are available to provide assistance in relation to promoting donations, hosting fundraising events or facilitating bequests to Denmark’s Future.

This is your chance to contribute to the social, cultural and economic well-being of our community now and into the future.

GIFTS FOR THE FUTURE

By giving to Denmark Community’s Future you will be helping secure the sustainable future of Denmark.

Donations, bequests or gifts of stock and property can all be received by Western Australian Community Foundation for Denmark Community’s Future fund. These gifts, large and small, will be invested, along with any future contributions. A significant portion of the income earned on this investment will be made available as grants to the Denmark community.

A range of local community and charitable projects will be considered for funding support. Some may include initiatives in the areas of:

• aged care
• education
• environment
• health and well-being
• community facilities
• sport and recreation
• technology
• tourism
• children and youth

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more details about Denmark Community’s Future fund or how to contribute and / or participate, please:

e-mail: denmarkfutures@denmark.org.au

post: Denmark Community’s Future Fund, PO Box 170, DENMARK WA 6333 or
phone: Western Australian Community Foundation on (08) 9224 6000.