It is a trust set up to allow Queenslanders to donate money to charities or community causes on a perpetual basis. Donations are made to a pool of money, which is continually invested to provide an ongoing income. This way, the original donation is never actually spent, but keeps on giving long after the money was donated.

The Foundation is a public charitable trust, established and managed by The Public Trustee of Queensland. A voluntary Board of Governors comprising a number of respected citizens with a wealth of experience and expertise, and chaired by former Premier, The Hon. Mike Ahern, oversees the operations.

The Foundation is committed to its mission of serving our State's communities by providing a permanent-funding source for charity.

• Establish your own named fund, which will serve the specific purpose that you identify.
  
  
• Leave money to a charity that is already established within the Queensland Community Foundation. This will ensure the charity's good work continues in the future.
  
  
• You can donate or leave money or assets to one of the Queensland Community Foundation's regional funds. Money will be used to meet pressing and emerging needs in your chosen community, based on the recommendations of a local Advisory Board.
  
  
• You can donate or leave money to the Queensland Community Foundation General Fund. The Fund responds to the most pressing needs of the day as determined by the Foundation's Board of Governors.
  

You pay no legal or set-up charges when you give through the Queensland Community Foundation. The Public Trustee of Queensland provides administrative support as a part of its community service obligation. Further development of the Foundation is funded only through direct donations for that purpose and corporate sponsorship.

The Queensland Investment Corporation and Anglo Coal Australia have agreed to partner The Public Trustee to achieve the purpose of the Foundation.

The Public Trustee of Queensland has helped Queenslanders since 1915. It has vast experience in the safe and responsible management of trusts.

The Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) manages the investments of the Foundation's funds. The funds are invested to balance capital growth and income receipts. The Public Trustee Investment Funds provide a prudential and secure investment vehicle for philanthropic investments.

The Foundation aims to encourage Queenslanders to give something back to their community. You can do it through your Will, or in your lifetime. All gifts are tax deductible.

Perhaps you would like to see the benefit of your donation in your lifetime, then give something today. To donate, simply contact your local Public Trust Office.

You can leave money or assets in your Will by establishing your own named fund, or find a charity already set up within the Queensland Community Foundation that suits.

Ask you solicitor or accountant to contact the nearest Public Trust Office to obtain appropriate wording to be included in your Will on how to establish a named fund, or to give to charity through the Queensland Community Foundation.