We are very appreciative of the significant support provided by many individuals, trusts, organisations and volunteers from across Victoria. Thank you to the many people who share our vision that Victorian rural and regional communities will be thriving with strong input from skilled, resilient and motivated young people.
We actively seek donations to increase the number of scholarships we offer and to develop and operate our programs.
Our Founder
The Rural Foundation Ltd (t/a Youthrive Victoria) formerly Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation, was created in 2008 with a generous Establishment Grant from the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.
Our Supporters
- A L Lane Foundation
- Andrew Barling
- Book Club #1
- Burke Britton Financial Partners
- Campbell Edwards Trust
- Carmel and Michael Hutchinson
- Central Goldfields Group
- Christine Milton Foundation
- Community Bank Creswick and District
- Dennis Orton Foundation Pty Ltd
- Estate of Warren F Mills
- Gall Family Foundation
- Gidleigh Foundation
- H & L Hecht Trust
- John and Mary Moore
- Joyca Trust
- Kyamba Foundation
- Lisa McKenzie
- Maryann and Friends Group
- Neville and Julie Dunn
- Paul DeAraugo
- PPT Glenyis McIvor Estate
- Robyn and David Pierce
- The Anderson Partnership
- The Daylesford Foundation
- Thomas O’Toole Foundation
- Tilley Family Trust
- William Buckland Foundation
Our Partners
- Central Grampians LLEN Ararat
- Mentorloop
- North Central LLEN Charlton
- Parliament of Victoria
- Swan Hill Rural City Council
- Tomorrow Today Benalla
- YMCA Camps Victoria
Our Past Supporters
- The Andrews Foundation
- Bennelong Foundation
- Collier Charitable Fund
- Crowe Horwath, Stawell
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – Engage! Grant
- Deloitte Foundation
- The Edith M and William M Wilson Charity Trust
- Findex Community Fund
- Freemasons Foundation Victoria
- Pierce Armstrong Foundation
- RE Ross Trust
- RMCG
- Student Engagement, The University of Melbourne
- William Angliss Charitable Fund
- VicHealth – Big Connect Grant