A Foundation for St Bartholomew’s House
CAPITAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 2011
The Foundation is delighted to announce a $5m Capital Fundraising Campaign
Over the years St Bart’s has been supported by a small, loyal group of donors who are much appreciated but with major refurbishing works needed on the Brown Street facility we now need a major fundraising push. The Foundation is delighted to announce that it has undertaken to conduct a $5 million Capital Fundraising Campaign to be launched in 2011.
The success of the Campaign does not depend solely on the committees but on all St Bart’s stakeholders; we hope the dedicated and energetic staff, our Befrienders and all affiliated supporters will be strong advocates for the Campaign and help spread the word among family, friends and business associates and the community at large.
We will keep you informed of all fundraising activities, events and milestones and welcome any suggests you may have that will assist us reach this ambitious but achievable target which will enable St Bart’s to provide more facilities and support for the homeless in our community.
ABOUT US
St Bartholomew’s House Foundation was established in 2004 to raise, invest and manage money for the purpose of strengthening the financial bases of the House and focus on developing a funding basis for future activities and projects as well as promoting the interests of St Bart’s and homeless people generally.
The demand for services is always changing and expanding in complexity and shows no sign of diminishing. To the contrary there appears to be an increasing need in our society to care for people who are, for whatever reason, unable to cope with the stresses or changes in daily living.
Depending on Government sources to fund our operations is a key concern. There is continual scrutiny on all phases of our operations. Longer term trends suggest an increasing load on social security budgets and a shrinking workforce to support this need with consequent stress on funding.
It became essential for St Bart’s to consider ways to assist in attracting funds to the House that would help ensure the longer-term stability of our institution. To this end, a separate Foundation with matching objectives to the House was formed in 2004.
THE BOARD
Bevan Sturgess-Smith
Chairman
Andrew Birch (Chair St Bartholomew’s House Board)
Peter Knight
Robert Campbell
Michael Heath
Max Kay
Mike Young
Paul Griffin
Lynne Evans (CEO St Bartholomew’s House)
OUR OBJECTIVES
1. To advance the care, welfare, development, maintenance and re-establishment of the residents of St Bartholomew’s House (hereinafter called “the House”).
2. To create opportunities for the House to attract and retain the continuing interest and financial support of former residents, relatives, supporters and friends.
3. To advise and assist the Council of the House (hereinafter called “the Council”), which governs the House, to preserve, maintain and develop the standards and facilities of the House.
4. To solicit donations and gifts for the benefit of the House or and of its funds or accounts from businesses, church and service organisations and friends and from any other source deemed appropriate to the promotion of the objects of the Foundation.
5. To raise money for the benefit of the House for the acquisition of land or buildings or other facilities and for the construction, alteration, improvement and maintenance of buildings or other facilities.
6. To attract and encourage bequests, legacies and all forms of deferred gifts to or for the benefit of the House.
7. To raise money for the benefit of the House for projects, buildings and investments.
8. To raise money for the House for the acquisition of plant and equipment, recreation equipment, education and training.
9. To recommend for the consideration of the Council projects for the benefit of the House.
10. To act either alone or jointly as a trustee of one or more trusts established for the benefit of the House.
Our Current Active Campaigns
If you have any ideas or suggestions or wish to assist our fundraising efforts please email me: bevan.sturgess-smith@macquarie.com or our
Campaign Manager Ilene Aveling: ilene.aveling@stbarts.org.au
Donations are always welcome
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