Donations to
THE YARRA INSTITUTE FOR RELIGION AND SOCIAL POLICY 
         – with tax deductibility (DGR status)



As a research institute auspiced within the Melbourne College of Divinity, and hence part of the national university system, the Yarra Institute has Donor Gift Recipient (DGR) status and so is eligible for tax deductibility for donations. 

Being sited in the new Graduate Centre at Yarra Theological Union in Box Hill, a Recognised Teaching Institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity, the Yarra Institute aims to undertake research and teaching in key areas of public policy in the light of Gospel values of justice and solidarity. The Institute explores the resources available in the social traditions of the churches to address current pressing concerns.



Donate by mail
A donation to the Yarra Institute should be made out to:
 
    The Finance Manager
    The Melbourne College of Divinity 
    21 Highbury Rd, Kew VIC 3101

with the request that the donation be forwarded to the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy through its host, Yarra Theological Union. Click here for a donation form. The MCD will send your receipt for your tax return directly to you.

Or write to us at

    The Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy
    PO Box 505
    Box Hill VIC 3128

and we can forward your gift through the required channels to the Melbourne College of Divinity which will then send you a receipt for your tax return.

Join us a volunteer
The Yarra Institute warmly welcomes help from volunteers with skills to offer. As our work develops, we will need help on various committees, with research, publications, administration and fund-raising. If you think you may have a contribution to make, please contact us at our office. Click here.

Make an Endowment
An endowment is an interest-free loan, with the money invested for a period of five or so years. The endowment can later be extended or renewed. The donor retains ownership of the capital, but the interest goes to the beneficiary, in this case the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy. The donor is not taxed on that interest. Endowments must be administered by Trustees independent of the Yarra Institute.

Make a Bequest
Let your contribution live on after you.
Most of us want to leave this world a better place for our being here. As we grow older, we may sometimes wonder how to hand on the torch of love and concern to the new generations, and particularly to ensure a just and peaceful future for those in poverty and distress. Making a bequest can ensure your aspirations and hopes will endure after you. If you wish to make a lasting contribution in the struggle for a more just and peaceful world, please consider the Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy in your will. For more information, click here.