The Latrobe City Trust, an independent fully registered charitable trust, was established in 1998 with the dual aim of attracting donations and bequests to distribute funds in accordance with the wishes of persons who made such donations and bequests. The Trust maintains separate financial records and independent bank accounts.
Through the generosity of numerous individuals, families, businesses and organisations, the Latrobe City Trust currently manages the following funds:
Latrobe City Trust is calling for applications for funding from individuals and organisations providing support services and/or alternative programs/activities within the municipality to assist those citizens experiencing hardship as a consequence of problem gambling such as:
Application packs can be collected from Council's Service Centres at Kay Street Traralgon, Commercial Road Morwell, and Albert Street Moe; requested by phoning 1300 367 700 or by email to rosiebe@latrobe.vic.gov.au; alternatively downloaded below.
Completed applications may be hand delivered to any Service Centre or mailed to Legal Officer, Latrobe City Council, PO Box 264, Morwell 3840.
Applications will be received up until 5pm on Friday, 22 August 2008. Applications are now open
With donations from the Latrobe City Council funds are distributed to Latrobe Valley athletes under the age of 23 to compete in local, state, national and international sports. Grant applications are invited all year round.
With a kind bequest from the late Mrs Margaret Sarah Elizabeth Williams, the fund was established to be utilised for children and youth welfare programs in the Latrobe Valley. Enquiries welcome.
With the interest derived from the MSE Williams Fund, and further contributions from Latrobe City Council, the fund provides scholarships and educational opportunities to young people of Latrobe Valley. Enquiries welcome.
The fund sponsored by Rotary was established to commemorate the life and work of the botanist and writer Jean Galbraith, who lived in Tyers most of her life until her death in 1999. Applicants will have completed, with good results, at least one first year of a Victorian University science-orientated degree course, including first year biology, and must be able to establish a link to the Latrobe Valley. The intention of the fund is to support local students to study interests broadly related to the scientific interests of the late Jean Galbraith. The trustees are currently inviting applications for this scholarship until 1st February 2008.
With a kind donation from the family of the late W.A.(Bert) Thompson, a perpetual fund was established to annually distribute funds for certain brass sections of the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod and to ensure the future of the W.A. Thompson Cup. The late Bert Thompson made a significant contribution during his life to the Latrobe Community and now thanks to his two daughters and the Latrobe City Trust, Bert's passion for that big band sound will live on.
With a generous bequest from the late Mr Edwin (Ted) James Austin, the funds provide scholarships rewarding academic achievement for the benefit of the male and female dux of year 6 at Commercial Road Primary School. His kind bequest also provides for the maintenance and upkeep of the Morwell Rose Garden and Airlie Bank Homestead.
The Trust is managed by five Trustees made up of 3 community representatives appointed by Council for a period of 5 years, along with the current Latrobe City Council Mayor and Chief Executive Officer of the day. At its Ordinary Meeting held 19 September 2005, council resolved to appoint:
to represent the community each for a term of five (5) years. The current Council representatives are:
The Trustees meet quarterly to determine the distribution of Trust funds and consider submissions.
'Latrobe 2021: The vision for Latrobe Valley' defines the future of our City and how we aim to get there. The key objectives outlined in the vision are:
In planning for the future for our community, Latrobe City Council at all times strives to plan strategically and act responsibly, provide responsive, sustainable and community-focussed services, be accountable, transparent and honest, listen to and work with our community, and respect fairness and equity.
In promoting and administering the Latrobe City Trust, Latrobe City Council and the community will continue to strive towards this vision.
Residents of Latrobe City are encouraged to contact the following should they require further information:
Caroline FlakeManager Governance-Legal Counsel141 Commercial Road, Morwell PO Box 264, Morwell, 3840 Telephone: 5128 5657 Facsimile: 5128 5672
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