The Trustees of the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust established the Ruth Owens and Kevin Lynch Sub-Fund in 2019. The Sub-Fund is thanks to the vision and generosity of Ruth Owens and Kevin Lynch.
Ruth and Kevin believe Equality means you have to give something up and that is what this Sub-Fund aims to do. They’re ready to help improve the lives of women and their children who are reaching for a better life.
The Ruth Owens and Kevin Lynch Sub-Fund will provide practical help at critical times that can create real and lasting positive change for women experiencing socio-economic hardship. It will support grassroots projects that address and enhance educational and employment opportunities for
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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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.
