Frankston Charitable Fund

The Frankston Charitable Fund is seeking expressions of interest for three community representative vacancies on the Frankston Charitable Fund Committee of Management. These are honorary positions for community members who live or work in Frankston City.

Ideally applicants will have solid business and community networks; knowledge of grant processes; sound financial judgment; and a good understanding of local community organisations. It is also expected that the Committee Members will play an ambassadorial role in building and promoting the fund to their own networks and within the broader Frankston Community.

The Frankston Charitable Fund Committee of Management comprises of Councillors, representative from Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, volunteer community representatives and Frankston City officer (CEO delegate) representatives.

Please read the Position Description(PDF, 521KB) and Terms of Reference(PDF, 117KB) .

Please complete the details below to register your interest in becoming a Frankston Charitable Fund Volunteer Community Representative.

Expressions of Interest close 12 September 2024

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View the 2021-22 Frankston Charitable Fund grant recipients: 

The Frankston Charitable Fund Committee of Management advises and makes granting recommendations to the Board of Management of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund. Governed by the Fund’s Terms of Reference, the Committee of Management is comprised of:

• Council’s Mayor (or delegate)
• One other Council Councillor
• Council’s Director Communities (or delegate)
• Three community representatives
• Representative from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation

Three community representatives on the Frankston Charitable Fund Committee 2021-2024 was appointed at its Ordinary Meeting on August 30 2021. These are honorary positions for community members who live or work in Frankston City. 

To make a donation, please visit the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation website or call 03 9633 0000. Please nominate the Frankston Charitable Fund under donation details. If you would like to discuss any other option, please call us on 1300 322 322.

All donations to the Frankston Charitable Fund are managed by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and proceeds are allocated locally through the Grants Program. 

Donate now

Learn about the different ways you can support the Frankston Charitable Fund.

Workplace giving

You may choose to take part in a workplace-giving program through your employer and direct your donations to the Frankston Charitable Fund.

Workplace giving donations are deducted from your salary before tax, potentially reducing your taxable income. That means you receive a tax benefit immediately rather than having to wait until the end of the financial year. Contact your Payroll Officer to find out if you are eligible. 

Frankston forever

Have you considered a bequest in your Will to the Frankston Charitable Fund? It is a wonderful way of leaving a lasting legacy in the Frankston community. It's a gift that keeps giving and will make a difference to the lives of people in need in Frankston.

If you are considering making a bequest to the Frankston Charitable Fund we recommend that you contact us first to discuss your wishes. 

Event support 

Another way to support the Frankston Charitable Fund is to host a fundraising event on behalf of the Fund. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us to discuss this option.