2024 ClubGRANTS – Henry Sports Club

Supporting and giving back to our communities is a core part of Henry Sports Club mission and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our members, patrons, and the broader community.

Henry Sports Club proudly supports local organisations through the ClubGRANTS scheme, which funds those delivering essential services in our community.

Our mission to support the community continues and Henry Sports Club has donated a total of $38,407 in cash contributions to date.

Operating annually from September to August, this scheme invites organisations to submit their funding applications using the link to application forms below.

2022/23 Funding Recipients

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CATEGORY 1

Category 1 funding is dedicated to local projects and services that enhance the welfare and social fabric of our community, with a focus on improving the living standards of low-income and disadvantaged individuals. These projects include Community Welfare & Social Services, Community Development, Community Health Services, and Employment Assistance Activities.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CATEGORY 1

CATEGORY 2

Category 2 funding is generally allocated to support a club’s core initiatives.

We invite groups seeking assistance for their fundraising projects to apply. Eligible groups may include schools, service clubs, or local charities.

To apply, please fill out the application form and email to General Manager Gail Patrin (gail@hlclub.com.au).

CLICK HERE FOR THE CATEGORY 2 APPLICATION FORM

2024

Over $50,000 donated to charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit community groups

COMMUNITY JUNCTION

Community Junction hold two free National Children’s Week events to celebrate the right of children to enjoy childhood, from Arthur Neave Memorial Hall, Werrington and Autumn leaf Neighbourhood Centre, St Clair. Both events include a wide range of interactive leisure activities and entertainment for children and their parents/carers to enjoy. Children Services within the Penrith LGA connect with the local community and share information about their organisations.

NEPEAN COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES

The Golden Oldies Seniors Group have been meeting at the South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre for the last 30 years and in September 2024 they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary. These are local community residents, 75+ years old, who live alone or in retirement residence and they get together every Thursday for morning tea, housie, craft, trivia and other activities.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

St John Ambulance plays a crucial role in the Penrith community by providing essential first aid services at public events such as sports games, concerts, festivals, and other community events. Their presence ensures that immediate first aid and medical care is available, reducing the risk of severe health outcomes during emergencies.

PENRITH SOFTBALL CLUB

Commemorate the Penrith Softball Club’s 50th anniversary during the 2024/25 season. This milestone represents five decades of dedication, sportsmanship, and community spirit within the club.

ZONTA CLUB OF NEPEAN VALLEY INC

Zonta supply multiple scholastic Awards every year to women and girls in the local community to encourage and assist them to continue pursuing their studies in various fields. The 4 Secondary school awards are in the areas of Leadership, Arts, Volunteerism and STEM. The 2 University Awards are in STEM and Business Studies, and the TAFE award recognises a mature aged student who has overcome an adversity to continue her studies.

LITTLE WINGS

Since 2012, Little Wings has provided free, safe and professional flight and ground transport service for seriously ill children and their families located in regional NSW. Their aim is to reduce the emotional and financial stress associated with traveling long distances to seek specialised medical treatment in Sydney and Newcastle.

Little Wings provide road transport to seriously ill children in the Penrith LGA, these children require routine transport to/from Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. Due to the complex family situations, and being immune compromised, the family have no other transport options available. Little Wings are currently assisting 10 lock families, some of whom travel multiple times per week.

SOLDIER ON

Soldier On deliver holistic HELP services supporting local veterans and their families to thrive in civilian life, including services in health and wellbeing, employment, learning and social participation. The Vet connect project increases connections with family, friends, local communities, and volunteering. The project includes services for local veterans including social peer meet ups, weekend activities for spouses & families tied with regular club engagement activities.

LEARNING LINKS

Learning Links deliver results-focused numeracy programs, Counting for Life, to support children in Years 3-5 at St Marys North Public School who are struggling and falling behind at a vital stage of their numeracy development.

The program works by providing the local school with trained Counting Buddies who will support the participating children one-to-one weekly for 10 weeks to help improve their numeracy skills and build their confidence to learn, develop and thrive.