About the Foundation
The Charles Darwin University Foundation was established in 1993 to enhance the relationship between the University and the wider Northern Territory community. The Foundation is trustee of the Charles Darwin University Foundation Trust. It encourages donations and other contributions and guarantees the security of funds raised to promote the University's development.
A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, the Foundation is established under a Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association. The Board of Directors comprises the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, three representatives appointed by the University Council, two elected representatives of corporate members and two elected representatives of individual members.
While the University receives funding from both the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Governments for essential recurrent and capital costs, the Foundation was established to generate the extra funds needed for investment in a wide variety of programs, projects and infrastructure.
Donations from individuals and organisations su
pport, for example:
- scholarships and prizes
- research fellowships
- teaching and learning resources, including the library
- the University Art Collection
Current major projects include:
- redevelopment of the University Theatre
- Indonesian Garden development
- University Art Collection
The Foundation has raised more than $15 million to date. Contributions are both cash and in-kind and may be targeted to specific projects if requested.
If you would like to donate to a University project please click here or to discuss opportunities please contact us.
