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Monetary Donations
How to Make a Monetary Donation
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By Bank Transfer
Donations of Goods, Services and Supplies
Whilst we are extremely grateful for donations, unfortunately we have very limited storage facilities, so can sometimes find it difficult to accept and receive large physical donations.
If you have items you would like to donate, please email us first to see if they are needed at donate@housingplus.com.au
Below are some examples of items you may wish to donate:
- Toiletries
- Laundry Products
- Cleaning Products
- Vouches
Movies, restaurants, book stores. We also gratefully accept donations of gift cards from Kmart or Big W so that we can purchase household items in response to each clients’ specific needs.
If you are interested in donating a service, email donate@housingplus.com.au
Leaving a Bequest
A bequest, or legacy, can be the most important gift you ever give. By remembering Housing Plus in your Will you are ensuring the future stability and safety of vulnerable men, women and children, that are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness and/or domestic and family violence by helping to provide services and much needed crisis accommodation.
Your bequest and other gifts will help us continue to run this crisis centre, meaning that women and children can remain, and be safe, in our community close to their support networks, employment and schools.
How do I make a bequest?
We understand that making your Will is a very personal matter and we respect your privacy. Communicate your wishes to your loved ones and please notify us of your planned bequest if you so desire. Notifying us does not alter your right to change or update your wishes if circumstances change, but it does help us plan for the future.
Can you help me write my will?
What type of gift can I leave?
- Residual bequest: After you have provided for your family and friends you can leave what is left – the residue, or a percentage of the residue to Housing Plus. As your estate increases in value, so does your bequest. A residual bequest helps offset the effect of inflation.
- Cash sum: A specific cash sum is a common form of bequest. This does not allow for inflation or a change in your circumstances; however, you may want to review it regularly.
- A percentage: This is regarded as the most flexible way to give as it adapts more readily to your circumstances.
- Special arrangements: If you have a complicated estate or wish to specify, other than general purpose, how your gift is used please email donate@housingplus.com.au or telephone (02) 6360 3300.
What do I need to include?
We advise that you seek qualified expert assistance from a lawyer when putting together your Will.
If you already have a Will, your bequest can of course be added as a Codicil (modification). We recommend that you seek professional advice on how to do this.
To be certain your bequest reaches Housing Plus, it is important to use our full legal name and include our Australian Charity Number as shown below:
Housing Plus
ABN: 83 147 459 461
In Memoriam Donations
A special way to honour a loved one when they pass away is by offering friends and family the opportunity to make an In Memoriam donation to celebrate and commemorate their life.
By making an In Memoriam donation to Housing Plus, you will be supporting the important work we undertake in breaking the cycle of disadvantage in our communities, and ending homelessness and/or domestic and family violence for the many women, men and children that we support every day.
Most funeral directors will help collect donations in lieu of flowers but if you wish to receive In Memoriam donations when you pass away, it may be helpful to inform your friends and family or include instructions in your Will.
If you choose to support Housing Plus in your In Memoriam donations, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to the family, along with the names of friends and family that made a donation.
Donations can be made on the day of the funeral or an In Memoriam webpage can be set up. This link can be shared with friends and family for them to make a donation online.
The process is simple and can be arranged here. Simply add your details and choose Housing Plus as your charity.
The passing of a loved one is an extremely difficult time and we thank you for supporting the vital work of Housing Plus. As a charity and not-for-profit organisation, we rely on such donations to continue our important work, and are extremely grateful for your support.
Tax Deductible Donations
What you can claim
- The gift must be made to a deductible gift recipient. We call entities that are entitled to receive tax deductible gifts ‘deductible gift recipients’ (DGRs).
- The gift must truly be a gift. A gift is voluntary transfer of money or property where you receive no material benefit or advantage.
- The gift must be money or property, which includes financial assets such as shares.
- The gift must comply with any relevant gift conditions. For some DGRs, the income tax law adds extra conditions affecting the types of deductible gifts they can receive.
What you can’t claim
- Raffle or art union tickets
- Items such as chocolates and pens
- The cost of attending fundraising dinners, even if the cost exceeds the value of the dinner
- Membership fees
- Payments to school building funds made, for example, as an alternative to an increase in school fees
- Payments where you have an understanding with the recipient that the payments will be used to provide a benefit for you.
