Not-for-profit philanthropic organisation,  Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), have released their annual report for 2025, revealing $2.4m was raised, and 121 projects funded across the region.

NRMA Insurance, through its Help Fund initiative, is committing $800,000 over the next two years to introduce a participatory grants program in the Northern Rivers region. In partnership with the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF), the program empowers locals to shape solutions to strengthen resilience against extreme weather.

Local philanthropic organisation, Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) held their Community Grant Giving event last Thursday at Elements of Byron, where $376,385 was distributed locally.

Grassroots community groups and not-for-profits across the Northern Rivers are invited to apply for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation’s (NRCF) 2025-2026 Annual Community Grants round.

Extensive damage to its previous home at Lismore City Hall has led to the inspiration and drive for Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) to reach for a dedicated home that will support innovative theatre-making and provide a dynamic, creative space for the community to engage with story and performance.

If you didn’t get your flood pantry ready in time or you are just struggling to put food on the table (if you happen to have one) knowing how to make a simple nutritious meal out of basic ingredients – possibly without a heat source – is essential. 

Local, John Bennett, has this week received an Order of Australia medal (OAM) for his exceptional volunteer work and philanthropy throughout the Northern Rivers...

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation has launched the Northern Rivers Rapid Relief Fund to help support on the ground, grass roots organisations following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

Do you remember the ‘think global act local’ campaign? When this thinking spills over to a group of passionate volunteers who pit their actions toward making changes you can really feel you are effecting critical change beyond your own neighbourhood.

Last night saw three amazing women get up on stage and pitch three incredibly worthwhile projects to a packed audience at the Brunswick Picture House.