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Sub Funds

Make a donation to one of our Sub-funds:

The Bluesfest Sub-fund: 

Established in collaboration with the Byron Bay Bluesfest to provide a scholarship for aspiring musicians in the region. 

Byron Shire Community Sub-fund:
Supported by Byron Shire Council, JHA Recruitment and Yes Optus Byron Bay to promote payroll deductions, this fund is designed to further philanthropy in Byron Shire region.

Lismore Community Sub-fund: 
Supported by Yes Optus Lismore, APN and JHA Recruitment and established to promote payroll deductions and specifically assist Lismore based community projects.

SCU - Bowen  Education Sub-fund: 
Established by Dr Peter Bowen, his wife Julianne and Southern Cross University to support students fron our region who show outstanding academic achievement but whose ability to further their education may be affected by financial disadvantage or hardship. Inspired by a gratitude for support recieved and the lifelong benefits of tertiary education.

 

Christopher and Lynda Dean Sub-fund: 

Established as a general fund to support the broad aims of the NRCF and with a strong commitment to assist in the administration expenditures as part of the initial donation.  Interested to support art and culture events.

The Environment Sub-fund:  

Seeded by local philanthropist George Lewin with the aim of encouraging direct support for education and action to assist environmental improvements throughout the Shire.  George has also been a strong contributor to the general fund and the administration.

The Sollander Regional Youth Sub-fund: 

Seeded by Harry Sollander who has had a long standing interest in special youth projects, this fund is designed specifically to support youth throughout the Shire, and given the Byron Bay base of the Tony Narracott Youth Fund, this one is specifically to assist youth in the rest of the region  (Lismore, Kyogle, Ballina, Casino etc).

The Tony Narracott Youth Sub-fund: 

Established by much loved local identity Tony Narracott, this fund is targeted to help the youth of Byron Shire.  Tony had a close relationship with the Byron Youth Centre and recognised the importance of the Byron area to all the youth in the region – many travelling in to this area from neighbouring towns as it is a hub of youth activities.