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About Us
Who are we?
The Edge Community Inc (ABN 67660149181) is a local not for profit tax deductible charitable trust registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. The Edge is funded by donations from individuals and longstanding support from the Ashburton Branch of the Bendigo Community Bank and the Ashburton Traders’ Association. Its main fundraiser is an Easter Raffle, supported with prizes donated by local traders.
The Edge was created 20 years ago and is run completely by volunteers. The Craig Family Centre provides office space to the Edge at the Craig Family Centre.
The Edge Committee:
Chair Bob Stensholt
Deputy Chair Elizabeth Lanyon
Treasurer Colin Bostock
Public Officer/Secretary Mark Weber
Administrator Anne Bishop
Members: Merril Bolton, Marg Carter, Louise Ippolito, Gillian Davenport, Chris Barcham, Fiona Sherlock and Sue Morgan.
Partner Organisations: Craig Family Centre, Ashburton Primary School, Solway Primary School, Parkhill Primary School, Ashwood Children’s Centre.
What We Do
The Edge offers financial support to families of children and young people who are experiencing financial hardship in Ashburton, Ashwood, Chadstone and surrounding areas. There are three programs: Emergency funds, My Very Own Library and Year 5 and 6 scholarships at partner schools. You can help at any time by making a tax free donation, click here to donate online.
Emergency Funds
The Edge provides one off grants to enable children and young people who might otherwise miss out to participate in educational, sporting and other activities crucial to personal development, sense of community belonging and self- esteem. Activities can include playgroups and kinder school excursions camps, sports lessons and equipment, club activities, music and theatre groups and essential IT equipment.
My Very Own Library
The Edge provides nominated kinder and primary school children with vouchers to choose new books from The Leaf Bookshop in Ashburton and a beautiful book bag to keep them in.
Year 5 and 6 Scholarships
The Edge awards two scholarships to students at Year 5 and 6 level nominated by partner schools each year
Contact Us
Address
7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia
Phone
(03) 9885 7789ABN
67660149181