Christine Friday and Kathleen Pooley Sub-Fund

The Trustees of the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust (VWBT) were particularly proud to establish the Chris Friday Sub-Fund in December 2016 because it leads the way in philanthropic support for Aboriginal women and girls.

The Sub-Fund is thanks to the vision and generosity of Chris Friday, a woman committed to supporting her community through her volunteering efforts and philanthropy.

In May 2019, Chris made a request to the Trustees of the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust to change the name of her Sub-Fund to the Christine Friday & Kathleen Pooley Sub-Fund, as a way of honouring and acknowledging her late biological mother Kathleen (1906 – 1957).

Our Sub-Fund Grants Program is now open, from Monday 19 July until Monday 30 August 2021. In 2021 the Christine Friday and Kathleen Pooley Sub-Fund will take applications for grants of up to $4,000.

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The Sub-Fund will seek applications from

Aboriginal community organisations for projects addressing the education, health needs and housing of Aboriginal women and girls in Victoria.

We welcome donations to this Sub-Fund. All contributions help build the financial pool for making grants and are fully tax-deductible.

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Christine Friday and Kathleen Pooley Sub-Fund

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In 2021 the Christine Friday and Kathleen Pooley Sub-Fund will take applications for grants of up to $4,000. This Sub-Fund supports Aboriginal community organisations with projects aimed at supporting Aboriginal women and girls in Victoria.

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Would you like to make lasting impact in the community? Are you passionate about strategic, gender-wise philanthropy?

Establishing a Sub-Fund within the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust is a practical and lasting way for you to strategically invest in advancing opportunities or reducing barriers for women and girls in Victoria without any administrative burden.

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