Individual giving

The RCH Foundation is delighted to acknowledge the individuals who believe that through major philanthropic support, they can make a difference to children’s health.

Bed sponsorship

By generously sponsoring a bed in a hospital ward of their choosing, our donors make a difference to an area of the hospital they feel passionate about or have a personal connection with.

RCH Auxiliaries

The Auxiliaries have proudly supported the RCH since their establishment in 1922. Today, over 50 Auxiliary groups across the state are actively fundraising for the hospital.

Their dedication and goodwill raised over $650,000 for the 2021 Good Friday Appeal. RCH Auxiliaries

RCH Champions

RCH Champions are supported by generous people from across Victoria. Thank you to the inspiring people who run these fundraising initiatives and the thousands of people who support them.

In Celebration

Giving In Celebration is a simple and personal way to make any special occasion. Over the course of the year many generous supporters forwent gifts to support the hospital in celebration of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs and other special occasions.
In Celebration fundraisers

In Memory

Giving In Memory is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away. Throughout the last financial year, many families created a lasting legacy by requesting donations to the RCH Foundation in lieu of flowers. We acknowledge these loved ones below.
In memory fundraisers

Bequests

Leaving a gift in your Will is a deeply touching way to support generations to come.

In 2020/2021 the following people generously remembered the hospital in their Will and we sincerely thank them. In their memory we recognise and honour their legacy.

The 1870 Society

We gratefully acknowledge supporters who have planned to leave a gift in their Will. Your commitment inspires us, and will give hope to children and families for generations to come.
The 1870 Society

Endowments

Endowments are established by donors to provide long term support. Their gift is invested and only the income earned is paid to the RCH Foundation on a regular basis to support the hospital.
Endowments

Corporate donations

We are grateful to our corporate donors who have supported us through monetary and in-kind donations.

Corporate fundraising

Thank you to all of the generous businesses that held fundraisers in support of the hospital throughout the year.

Workplace Giving

Employees from companies choose to make regular donations to the RCH Foundation through their pre-tax pay. Many business partners enhance the collective impact of their Workplace Giving program through donation matching, fundraising, volunteering, skill sharing and in-kind support.

Trusts and Foundations

Charitable Trusts and Foundations are non-profit organisations that donate to support the important work carried out by the hospital.

RCH Foundation Managed Endowments

The RCH Foundation is proud to hold and manage a number of endowment funds on behalf of our donors. Thanks to our generous supporters, these funds will continue to have a long term impact on the care the hospital provides to sick children and their families.

RCH150

The RCH Foundation thanks the generous supporters of the RCH150 program, honouring the rich 150 year history of the hospital while advancing the future of children’s healthcare.

RCH1000

We gratefully acknowledge the members of RCH1000 who donate $1,000 each year to support vital research programs at the RCH.