Hume Charitable Fund
The Hume Charitable Fund (HCF) is a Sub-Fund account of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation (LMCF) and was established in 2004 to support and distribute funds to charities in Hume City. 
The HCF is a perpetual fund. The earnings on the principal are distributed to charities in Hume, to assist them in carrying out projects that benefit the Hume community.
The HCF seeks donations from Hume residents, businesses, service clubs and other donors, to increase the investment fund. Your donation to the HCF directly supports some of our most vulnerable community members across Hume and assists local charitable organisations to continue to deliver support and welfare services to those who need it most.
The LMCF is an independent, not-for-profit community foundation that has been supporting charities across the Melbourne metropolitan area since 1923. The LMCF and HCF can accept donations and bequests, and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.
Annual Grant Distributions
The LMCF currently manages around $255m which it invests and the income generated from those investments is distributed to sub-funds to support local charities provide direct support to local community’s. The HCF is a sub-fund which distributes funding in the form of grants to eligible charities to support them deliver specific programs.
2023/24
For the 2023/24 financial year, the HCF has distributed $16,061 equally among the following charities:
- Banksia Gardens
- Lentara Broadmeadows
- Careworks - Sunbury
- Salvation Army (Craigieburn)
- Salvation Army (Sunbury)
- Merri Outreach Support Service
- Second Chance Animal Rescue
2022/23
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2021/22
For the 2021/22 financial year, the HCF has distributed $17,633 among the following charities:
- Banksia Gardens
- Careworks - Sunbury
- Salvation Army (Craigieburn)
- Salvation Army (Sunbury)
- Merri Outreach Support Service
- Second Chance Animal Rescue
- Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Ltd
2020/21
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2019/20
For the 2019/20 financial year, the HCF has distributed $60,000 among the following community organisations:
- Careworks - Sunbury
- Salvation Army (Craigieburn)
- Salvation Army (Sunbury)
- Uniting Care (Vic/Tas) Lentara
2018/19
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2017/18
For the 2017/18 financial year, the HCF has distributed $45,000 equally among the following community organisations:
- Corpus Christi Community
- CareWorks Sunranges
- Second Chance Animal Rescue
- Riding for the Disabled
- Salvation Army (Craigieburn)
2016/17
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2015/16
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2014/15
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2013/14
For the 2013/14 financial year, the HCF has distributed $20,397 equally among the following charities:
- Lentara Uniting Care
- CareWorks Sunranges
- McKenna House Palliative Care
- Meadow Heights Community Foundation
- Riding for the Disabled (Oaklands)
2012/13
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2011/12
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2010/11
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2009/10
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2008/09
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2007/08
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2006/07
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2005/06
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2004/05
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Make a Donation
If you wish to arrange a fundraising event or donate directly to the Hume Charitable Fund you can use the links below which will guide you through the process. If you are donating make sure you scroll down and select Hume Charitable Fund from the list when selecting the account you wish to support.
Make a donation
All donations are appreciated and provide direct assistance to those Hume residents who are facing challenging circumstances.
All enquiries should be directed to Ayfer Duyar, Mayor and Councillor Support Officer, on 9205 2200.