2025 Section 356 Donation Recipients Announced

Published on 01 September 2025

Perthville Development Group

Council is pleased to have selected the recipients for the 2025 Section 356 Donations, assisting in the daily operations of community activities.   

Mayor Cr Robert Taylor said Council is proud to support local organisations and groups in their initiatives and events. 

“Council’s Section 356 Donations are provided annually to community groups, charities and others seeking assistance. Funds received will go to a range of areas including cultural, sporting, historical, and community programs and events that will be held throughout the year,” said Mayor Taylor. 

31 organisations were selected this year, following a report to Council as part of the annual budget process. The successful list can be found below:  

Bathurst AH&P Association

Sponsorship of Royal Bathurst Show, including 2 Supreme Exhibit Awards, Community Stage, signage and marketing.

Monkey Hill UHF Repeater

Lease on Radio site, plus public liability insurance cost.

Bathurst Sports Awards

Junior Sports Awards.

Sofala & District AH&P

Prizes for Show.

Sofala Progress Association

Assistance with costs maintaining toilets, including electricity costs.

The Neighbourhood Centre

Production costs for the bi-annual Multicultural Newsletter and Multicultural Services Directory.

Bathurst City Colts Sporting Club Inc

Payment of rates and water for Loco Oval for the 2025/26 financial year.

Bathurst City & RSL Band Association

To help with the 140th year commemorating the band association, including 2 concerts at BMEC and 1 in Machattie Park.
To help with maintenance & upgrades to Walmer Park hall, Public Liability insurance and other running costs.

Evans Arts Council Inc

Assist with cost of running workshops and art classes.

Lions Club of Bathurst

Purchase and repairs of flags and poles at Evans Bridge Flagpole site.

CSU Foundation - Charles Sturt University

Gordon Bullock Memorial Scholarship (funded from Trust Funds) / Foundation Scholarship Programme.

Western Region Academy of Sport

Annual subscription / donation to assist Bathurst LGA athletes.

Western Sydney University

Scholarship for rural medical students.

Women's NSW Regional Golf Qualifier

Sponsorship for 3 years (2024, 2025, 2026) for 4-day event to be hosted at Bathurst Golf Club.

Mitchell Conservatorium

Sponsorship of Carols by Candlelight.

Bathurst Seymour Centre Inc

Funds to attend the 4 museums located in Bathurst as part of their activity program.

HD/HR Holden Club of NSW Inc

Funds to help with the overall costs of the 25th HD HR Holden Nationals 2026 (Hire Mt Panorama and reducing event costs).

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association - Bathurst Branch

Hire of a Council facility.

Bathurst Poets

To hold a Bathurst Poet Anthology and some poetry performances for community and local schools (hall hire, catering, petrol, materials and fees).

Bathurst Gardeners Club Inc

Assist with promotion and staging for the 2025 Bathurst Spring Spectacular Open Garden Weekend.

Allegri Singers Inc

To offset some of the cost of professional orchestral musicians for performances including Handel's Messiah in Nov 2025.

Perthville Development Group Inc

To purchase a reverse cycle air conditioner for Perthville Hall.

Friends of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Association Inc

To support weekly performances (every Saturday in Feb to Dec) as well as on-going running costs including PL insurance, Dept Fair Trading costs, website and social media presence.

Bathurst & District Artisans Incorporated

Assistance with welcome vouchers and starter kits (for tutor fees and art/craft supplies) for new residents and new mothers and assist with PL insurance.

Lifeline Central West Limited

10 scholarships to Bathurst community members to become accredited Lifeline Crisis Support Volunteers.

2MCE-FM Community Radio

To produce banner and subsidy to hang banner on William Street in April 2026 to celebrate 50 years of 2MCE-FM.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society Inc

To pay musicians and hire audio equipment during BRAGS Fundraiser 2025 Car-boot Arts Markets.

Maintenance Officer PRRLM Peel Recreation Reserve Land Manager

Various maintenance to the former Peel Schoolhouse (including underfloor ventilation and repair of the external stone and brick walling).

President Bathurst Lapidary and Collectors Club Inc

To purchase a power supply unit to expand club activities.

Rockley Mill & Stables Museum Group

Ongoing maintenance needed for the Rockley Flour Mill building (The site is an item of local significance).

Bathurst Senior Citizens Association Inc

To continue activities such as exercise sessions for seniors experiencing life changing events, increase social contact for isolated seniors and provide information on ageing in our community.

 

To find out more about Council’s Section 356 grant program, visit Council’s website: Annual Funding Donations Program (Section 356) Bathurst Regional Council 

 

Image Perthville Development Group: Ken Hamer - President, Terry Renshaw, Beverley Bryce, John Trollor - Vice President, and Garth Courtney. 
  

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au  

 

 

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