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How you can contribute to the renewal of Rural & Regional Australia

FRRR’s grants and activities are for the public benefit. Donors can contribute to the public fund and to one of FRRR’s programs. Donations over $2 to the Public Fund of FRRR to support the social, cultural, environmental and economic renewal of rural and regional Australia are tax deductible.

Your donation can make a real difference!

FRRR works closely with donors and partners to ensure their wishes to benefit rural and regional Australia are met.

If you would like to donate to the renewal of rural & regional Australia please contact us or donate online, via EFT or cheque.

Online Donations

To donate online go to our Online Donations page.

Cheque or EFT

To donate via EFT or via a cheque, please complete the donation form. All amounts over $2.00 to the FRRR Public Fund are tax deductible.

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Bequests

If you would like details on leaving a bequest to FRRR, please contact us or via email or write to:

CEO
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
PO Box 41
Bendigo VIC 3552

Leaving a gift in your Will

By including a gift to FRRR in your Will you can help us accelerate our goals and leave a legacy for your community.

Making your Will is perhaps one of the most important things you do in your lifetime. It gives you the opportunity to safeguard the future of those you care about – your community, your family, friends and the organisations with whom you are involved.

What is a bequest?

A bequest is simply a gift noted in your Will.  It can be a gift of cash, property, shares or other investments. You nominate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue remaining after your other wishes are met. There are a number of different ways in which you can leave a bequest to FRRR. For example:

  • A pecuniary bequest is a fixed amount specified in your Will.
  • Gifts of shares or property are exempt from capital gains tax.
  • A residuary bequest is the remaining value of your estate when all other bequests to family and friends have been made and your liabilities have been paid.
  • A reversionary bequest allows a surviving partner to benefit from your estate during his or her lifetime and then for the balance of the estate to be paid to the FRRR on their death.

What areas can I give to?

If you would like to direct your gift to a specific area or project please contact us to discuss the most appropriate areas requiring funding.

How do I make a bequest?

Your bequest must be properly detailed in your Will. A Will is a legal document that allows you to say how you want your assets distributed after your death, including gifts to your favourite charities.  By making a Will you will also be helping your family and the people you care for. Your wishes will be clear and nothing will be left to chance.

Do I need legal advice?

If you haven’t written your Will yet or if you would like to update your Will it is important to seek proper professional advice from a Wills & Probate solicitor.

If you do not already have a legal advisor, you can contact FRRR for details or your local Law Society, who can provide a list of solicitors in your area.

Your pledge to FRRR

We would love to hear from you if you decide to leave a gift in your Will to FRRR. We can then say thank you and tell you more about the work we do and what your bequest may potentially support.

Bequest wording

The following wording may be helpful as you consider how best to include a gift to FRRR. Your solicitor or trustee company can help you with this.

I give and bequeath to The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, for its general purpose, (please include your bequest option here), and I declare that the receipt of its treasurer or other authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees.