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We had a very successful Open Day today at The Old Woolstore. Once again, the common sentiment was how much people loved the building and were thrilled that it will not only be forever owned by the Kingston Community but will be reactivated and reopened for everyone to enjoy. Not only will this provide ongoing financial assistance to our three beneficiaries, in perpetuity, it will also be great for locals, tourists, the Kingston SE economy and also to our local businesses. Co

It’s a big weekend supporting our local Kingston Community. Board members of the Kingston Community Foundation will be present at: The Kingston SE Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Market Day, Saturday 24 January, 9am - 1 pm, Kingston Town Hall and at the Kingston Community Foundation Open Day, Monday 26 January, 9.30 - 12pm, The Old Woolstore, 3 Hanson Street. We will have an amazing raffle and great conversations to be had. We can’t wait to see you!

If you are primary producer and would like to support the Kingston Community Foundation, here is an opportunity, thanks to the amazing support of Elders: “Lambs For Legacy”. The Team at Elders Kingston SE are proudly supporting the Kingston Community Foundation with a Lambs for Legacy Drive. Sending a consignment of lambs through Elders Kingston SE? Why not Pledge a Lamb to support the Kingston Community Foundation? Just let the Team know at the time of booking. Your donation

Join us for an Open Day. When: Monday 26 January 2026 - after the Australia Day Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. Time: 9.30 - 12pm. Come and see YOUR Woolstore - this is YOUR building. * Explore the historic Old Woolstore * Ask questions & meet the Foundation Board * Learn more about our three community beneficiaries: Kingston Soldiers Memorial Hospital (which incorporates Kingston Community Health Projects), Kingston Community School & * Kingston SE Branch of the Nationa

As we head into 2026, we are thrilled to see our fundraising tally climbing. We have officially fundraised over $500000 to purchase The Old Woolstore. A sincere thank you to all those who have generously donated. The purchase of The OldWool Store, which will be leased, will provide an income stream to benefit 3 local community beneficiaries for many years. The Foundation exists to strengthen our community by supporting these beneficiary organisations in their activities into

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 28 December 2025 Kingston Community Foundation completes purchase of the Old Woolstore Property The Kingston Community Foundation has finalised the settlement for the purchase of the Old Woolstore property at 11 Hanson Street, Kingston, completing a busy round of fund raising since the Foundation was launched on the 11th April this year. Settlement was completed with the help of some donors who also provided interest free advances so that leasing of the

There was movement in the village for word had got around, The Kingston Community Foundation Woolstore funding has been found Apologies to Banjo Paterson.   The Directors of the Kingston Community Foundation are making progress towards finalising the acquisition of the Old Wool Store in Holland Street, Kingston SE. Fundraising started on the 11th of April this year when the Kingston Community Foundation was officially launched at a well attended launch –   Settlement for the

Today, the held a most fabulous History High Tea at The Old Woolstore. The first project of the Kingston Community Foundation is to...

Yay!!! We are half way there! Over $400K raised towards our first project of purchasing The Old Woolstore. We extend our heartfelt thanks...

Mark Gibbs and the team at Techwool Trading Kingston SE have kindly offered to support the Kingston Community Foundation with a wool...

On Friday, 26 June 2025, the Kingston Community Foundation held their inaugural “Giving Day” at the old store in Kingston. It was an...

In 1860 Kingston was a tiny settlement of approximately 140 people, clinging to the coast and isolated from the interior for a large part...

📣 You’re Invited! Join us for the Kingston Community Foundation Giving Day ☕💛 This is your chance to: ✅ Chat one-on-one with Board...

The Kingston Community Foundation was established on the 13th June 2024 and endorsed with Deductible Gift Recipient status on the...

Today we had a representative from a local craft group drop in to see Board Member Suzanne to give a $1000 donation to the Kingston...

"From the smallest acorn grows the mightiest oak." On Friday April 11, 2025 the Kingston Community Foundation held its official launch at...

In a big step forward, a contract to purchase the Old Wool Store has been executed by the newly established Kingston Community Foundation.

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