Local Giving Month is a community-wide fundraising campaign that brings businesses, workplaces, schools, community groups and local people together to support the Border region.

Throughout September, participants raise funds in a variety of ways, all helping grow Border Trust's Community Impact Fund.

Local Giving Month is an initiative of Border Trust, the Community Foundation for the Albury Wodonga and Border region.

All funds raised help grow Border Trust's Community Impact Fund.

The Fund provides ongoing support for local charities, community organisations and grassroots projects across the Border region, helping create lasting local impact.

Yes. What's raised here, stays here.

Every dollar raised through Local Giving Month supports communities across the Border region through Border Trust's Community Impact Fund.

It's easy. Register a business pledge and decide how you'd like to raise funds during September.

For example, you might donate:

• A percentage of sales
• The proceeds from a particular product or service
• A fixed amount for every sale
• Funds from a special event or promotion

We'll help you promote your participation with downloadable campaign resources.

Absolutely. We encourage businesses to choose an idea that suits their customers, team and business.

And you can choose the duration of your pledge throughout September - it could be a day(s), a week or the whole month.

You can donate online through your business fundraising page or make a direct payment to Border Trust after your campaign finishes. We'll provide simple instructions before the end of September.

No. Every contribution makes a difference, regardless of size.

Anyone can get involved, including schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, community groups, service clubs, families and individuals.

Morning teas, BBQs, raffles, dress-up days, trivia nights, sausage sizzles, fun runs, bake sales, golf days and community events are all great ways to support Local Giving Month.

Yes. Schools and youth groups are encouraged to participate, with fundraising activities supervised by responsible adults.

Yes. Anyone can make a tax-deductible donation at any time during Local Giving Month.

Yes. Donations of $2 or more made to Border Trust are tax deductible in Australia.

Yes. If you're visiting a business or fundraiser's page, your donation will be credited towards their fundraising total while also supporting the Community Impact Fund.

Border Trust is the Community Foundation for the Albury Wodonga and Border region.

We connect people who care with local causes that matter, supporting more than 500 local charitable projects and community initiatives over the past 20 years. Through initiatives like Local Giving Month and the Community Impact Fund, we're helping build a stronger community today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

The Community Impact Fund is the Border region's permanent community fund.

Every donation helps grow the Fund, creating an enduring source of funding for local charities, community organisations and grassroots projects today, tomorrow and forever.

Community needs don't disappear.

By growing a permanent fund, Border Trust is creating a lasting source of local funding that will continue supporting our community for generations to come.