Our values & mission

To make a difference where we live

To give where we live

To be a lasting community asset

Our Mission:

To assist and support the aspirations and needs of our community by attracting funds for a focus on giving.

Values:

The Community Foundation for Tumut Region embraces that all relationships and decision making will consider the following values:

Justice – acting in a manner which takes into consideration the wellbeing of the individual and the common good of the community.

Respect – acting in a manner that shows a genuine understanding and appreciation of the qualities, rights and beliefs of others.

Integrity – acting in a manner that is truthful, open and consistent.

Compassion – acting in a manner that demonstrates empathy and support.

Commitment – acting with dedication and perseverance to achieve our goals

Collaboration – acting in a manner that values diversity, cooperation and openness.

To be fair dinkum in all our actions –
authentic, genuine and on the level.

Areas of Interest:

The Community Foundation for Tumut Region receives charitable gifts to fund projects of community development and renewal to improve social, cultural, environmental and economic opportunities in the Tumut Shire.

The Foundation considers projects for charitable purposes (beneficial to the community) from within the core areas of interest listed below:

• Arts & Culture

• Children, Youth & Families

• Community economic development

• Disadvantaged Groups

• Education

• The Environment

• Health & Social Development

• Heritage

• Indigenous community