WHO WE ARE
The Albany Community Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation who collaborate to assist local people in our community who have fallen on hard times and are in genuine need. The ACF endeavours to support the local community in a wide range of activities from providing support to local individuals, families and community projects as well as filling gaps in funding and services for existing charities.
OUR VISION
We inspire an actively compassionate community that makes a difference for local people in genuine need.
OUR MISSION
We support local people facing hardship and provide opportunities to those who want to make a difference.
We complement existing services and connect donors to the community.
OUR VALUES
Compassion
COLLABORATION
Local focus
Integrity
OpenNESS and transparenCY
Respect
CLICK HERE to read more about our strategic goals.
CLICK HERE to read our discussion paper about the ACF
OUR HISTORY
Back in 2014, a group of passionate locals shared an idea of contributing directly to the Albany Community to support people who had fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. It was envisaged that this would be achieved through a vehicle where donors would contribute to a transparent and efficiently run local charity.
It was considered of utmost importance that donors were guaranteed that 100% of their funds would be given back to the community, including a promise that no administration or overhead costs would be deducted. Of high importance was the creation of guidelines that facilitated funding to flow to recipients without red tape, and identifying and assisting recipients who have demonstrated a willingness to help themselves, but who lacked the financial capacity to do so. From this simple vision the ACF was born!
KEY AREAS WE SUPPORT
Local individuals and families that have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own
Financial support in the case of emergency
Educational assistance for the disadvantaged
Provide funding assistance to existing charities and community groups
A community should be a great place to live, work and grow. The ACF has a long term vision of becoming a well-recognised and well patronised foundation that is a leading organisation in promoting the philanthropic sectors throughout Albany and the Great Southern Region, a foundation that can leave a proud legacy of strong support within the community.
OUR UNIQUE FOCUS
Targeted support to individuals with a genuine need for assistance, who have demonstrated a willingness to help themselves.
Supported applications are for identified gaps in other existing funding.
100% of donated funds stay within the Great Southern Region and end up back in the Community.
Donors and supporters get unbridled access to the inner workings of the ACF, meaning 100% transparency is offered in ACF’s governance, financial affairs and day to day operations.
Uniquely placed to bring together existing charities, service organisations, donors, recipients and the broader community to work together to achieve better outcomes for the community.
Diversity of fundraising options including; membership, one off donations, corporate sponsorship, workplace giving, charity events, auction items, grants etc
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
Albany Community Foundation provides a means for everyday people and corporates to contribute directly to the community of Albany. The ACF is an independent organisation, staffed by volunteers working to support the people of Albany.
Albany Community Foundation has been endorsed by ACNC and the ATO as a not-for-profit organisation with deductible gifts recipient status; this means every dollar you give is tax deductible.
Become part of a community of donors and help shape the community you live in.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AUSTRALIA
The ACF is a member of the peak body Community Foundations Australia, and we work together to strengthen our foundation whilst being part of a larger organisation.
