With the end of the financial year on the horizon, it is a time when many people and organisations make charitable contributions for a variety of reasons.
The Disability Trust is a not-for-profit NDIS-registered organisation with a rich history of providing person-centred support services and with the generosity of the community, we can continue to improve the services we provide to build an inclusive world for everyone.
KidsWish is a registered charity of The Disability Trust which provides free events and programs for children living with disability or illness, and their families, within the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions of South East NSW.
If you would like to donate to The Disability Trust, please click here or you can visit the KidsWish website if you would like to help their mission of fulfilling lives together.
Why should I donate?
Charitable donations are a wonderful way to support a worthy cause and we welcome all benefactors, big and small, who would like to support us in our mission of building an inclusive community that can be enjoyed by all.
The following information is presented as a guide to anyone who may be interested in making a financial contribution.
Ensure the charity is reputable
When choosing a charity to support financially, it is important to ensure that it is reputable and a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Click here to go to the ACNC database where you can search by charity or by program.
Check their social impact
It is important also to view evidence of a charity’s social impact.
The Disability Trust was established in 1974 and offers individualised services such as accommodation support, employment assistance, community engagement programs facilitating social activities, group participation and so much more.
KidsWish has been operating for more than two decades and you can find a full list of its programs and upcoming events here.
Financial donations and charitable gifts are the lifeblood of charities like KidsWish, which rely on the generosity of the community members, organisations and the corporate sector to make a difference to the people who need our support.
Ensure the charity has DGR status
To ensure you maximise the financial benefits from your donation, ensure that the charity is a registered deductible gift recipient (DGR).
The Disability Trust and KidsWish Limited each have Deductible Gift Recipient status and are an endorsed Public Benevolent Institution. You can check the status of any charity by searching the Australian Business Register.
