About CCI Giving
CCI Giving is a new kind of foundation for the Australian Catholic community from Catholic Church Insurance (CCI).
Building on the shared knowledge and spirit that comes from over 100 years of insuring Catholic organisations, and a strong history of giving back to the Catholic community, CCI Giving is CCI's latest way of extending support to make a difference in the Australian community.
Through small and large grants, we’re helping Catholic organisations and others carrying out Catholic mission in Australia to make a positive impact.
Our mission and objectives
We value the strong Catholic traditions of kindness, compassion and giving back – that’s why we’re giving back to those who need us most.
A growing number of organisations and causes are going unfunded each year, while other charities are at funding capacity. By focusing on gaps in current social welfare areas, we’re giving back to those overcoming challenges and adversity, and to the most marginalised in society.
CCI Giving brings communities together.
Small grants program
The small grants program assists Catholic organisations and others carrying out Catholic mission anywhere in Australia to respond to current and emerging needs in local communities. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support events or projects, and up to $10,000 to support small capital works initiatives with a clear community benefit.
Full program details, including selection criteria, is available on the Small Grants Program page, and applications will open again in December 2018. You can also This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any specific queries, or call directly on (02) 9779 6317.
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Matching program
CCI Giving supports CCI staff, the Catholic community and other donors to make a difference in the community through a program of matched giving. CCI Giving will match funds raised (up to $500) by individual CCI staff members, teams and company-wide fundraising efforts; the Catholic community and other donors, for eligible organisations up to an annual cap of $80,000.
CCI Giving will soon announce key dates and application for our matching program, open to eligible DGR Item 1 charities. Subscribe to our mailing list today to be kept up-to-date on this, and other CCI Giving initiatives. Or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any specific queries, or call directly on (02) 9779 6317.
Impact grants program
CCI Giving’s impact grants are designed to make a significant, scalable difference in the Catholic community and beyond, through a strategic national investment in mental health. To effect real change, CCI Giving enters into longer-term partnerships of up to five years with organisations that are uniquely positioned to overcome social disadvantage in marginalised communities, particularly in rural, regional and remote Australia.
CCI Giving’s inaugural impact partner is the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), for the ‘In a Good Place’ program. This new national grantmaking program, opening for applications in July 2018, supports community-driven initiatives that reduce social isolation, increase social participation and connectedness, and increase help-seeking for people within rural, regional and remote communities who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues.
Read more about the partnership here, or visit the In A Good Place program page to learn more about the program’s guidelines.
Please note, all impact grants are initiated by CCI Giving, in consultation with the board of CCI, and are consistent with the values and strategic priorities of CCI Giving. There is no public application process for these grants.
Subscribe to our mailing list today to be kept up-to-date on this and other CCI Giving initiatives. Or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any specific queries, or call directly on (02) 9779 6317.
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Our funding story
CCI Giving was established with a $10 million contribution from CCI. The investment will be used to develop CCI Giving into a perpetual charitable foundation.
We also welcome donations from the wider community, including payroll giving, ad hoc donations or bequests. More information about making formal donations to CCI Giving, and supporting CCI staff initiatives, will be available shortly.
Governance
CCI Giving has a corporate trustee governed by three directors, with assistance from Australian Philanthropic Services.
Reverend Dr Philip Marshall
Ph.D
Roberto Scenna
BEc (Hons)
Chief Executive Officer - CCI
Marita Wright
BA, BBus, LLB
General Manager, Claims - CCI