What is the Hobsons Bay Community Fund?
The Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF) is a perpetual philanthropic fund established to benefit and strengthen the community of Hobsons Bay for present and future generations.
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Established in 2006, the HBCF provides grants to community organisations across Hobsons Bay. To date over $300,000 has been provided to over 150 local groups and organisations.
The HBCF operates as a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation. The HBCF is run by a voluntary Incorporated Committee with no overhead costs – meaning that every dollar raised goes back into the Fund.
The HBCF raises funds through sponsorship, partnerships with local business and fundraising activities.
Meet some of our recipients
Crashendo music program
A grant through Hobsons Bay Community Fund supported a school music program at Laverton College. Teachers reported improved student engagement, attendance, and energy levels.
Walk for mental health
A grant from Hobsons Bay Community Fund was shared by three schools. It supported the walk for mental health and provided a wellbeing space for children to go to relax and reset themselves in times of anxiety or distress.
Autistic sports network
Autistic sports club inclusion league
Andy didn't say 2 words in 12 weeks, then on graduation day, Andy raised his trophy and said, “Today is the best day ”. His longest ever sentence - everyone was silent...
Nikolina’s Story
"In 2016 Hobsons Bay Community Fund awarded me a grant to run a two day mental health workshop for young women."
North Altona Early Childhood Centre
The children of North Altona's Early Childhood Centre now have a brand new chicken coop, complete with chickens raised in an incubator housed inside their playroom.
Laverton Park Soccer Club
Disadvantaged migrants and refugees can play soccer after Laverton Park Soccer Club received a $3000 grant.