Friends of the Gold Coast Arts Centre Gift Fund
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Centre in 2006 the Friends decided to take up the proposal of Jock and Beverly McIlwain and enter a new area of support by introducing a Gift Fund. This fund was intended to support talented people on the Gold Coast who have been unable to reach their full potential through lack of funding. To do this the Friends had to amend their charter and apply to the Federal Government to be included on the list of approved Cultural Organisations which would allow them to seek tax deductible donations. Approval was received and the Gift Fund was launched formally on 18 December 2006. The launch was covered by TV and local newspapers and supported by the Mayor, Councillor Ron Clarke. To start the fund, Jock and Beverly McIlwain made a very generous donation and they have continued to donate to the fund since its launch.
Click below to read or download a printable PDF copy of the Friends' Gift Fund Prospectus or to download an application form.