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9 December 2024
The John Villiers Trust (JVT) Annual Report 2024 highlights and celebrates what can be achieved through collaboration and sharing a passion for making a difference.
The recently-released report features the stories and successes of our grantees, and the greater impact that can be achieved in rural, regional and remote Queensland when we work together.
Read The John Villiers Trust’s 2024 Annual Report here.
The John Villiers Trust (JVT) approved four new grants in FY24 totaling $668,191 and distributed $517,091 across our 14 active grantees.
Lea-Anne Bradley, CEO of The John Villiers Trust, said the grants reflect JVT’s commitment to seed funding projects that get traction and then supporting them as their work gains momentum and buy-in, to get to the next level.
“Our grants enable our partners to identify opportunities to make systems change for community benefit, rather than just financing specific projects,” Lea-Anne said.
“We are funding the right people and organisations to work together with communities and stakeholders, to develop solutions that have the potential to create long-term, meaningful change.
“We know we can do better together, and hope that as these projects focus on building partnerships and plans, more funders and supporters will get involved to help achieve the systems change needed.”
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership: Thriving Kids in Disasters (phases 1 and 2)
JVT committed $65,000 to help the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership’s (TQKP) Thriving Kids in Disasters project identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in Queensland’s disaster management, preparedness, and recovery arrangements to support child well-being, development and resilience. Read more.
JVT approved an additional $106,931 at the end of FY24 for a second phase of the project, to further the recommendations outlined in the phase 1 report, co-design actions, generate interest and commitment, and build the partnerships required for delivery. Read more.
The Bryan Education Foundation: Integrated School Hubs
The John Villiers Trust has committed $300,000 over two years to help The Bryan Education Foundation establish a 10 year forward program to improve the learning and wellbeing of children and families in rural and regional Queensland. Read more.
CQUniversity & ArcBlue (2024): Q-SEED project
In 2024, as a result of the Regional Action Plan developed by the Townsville community in phase 1 of the Q-SEED project, JVT provided a further $196,260 towards phase 2. This support will help see the program to fruition by co-designing employment opportunities with young people, youth and support organisations, and employers in Townsville in order to strengthen social and economic outcomes and increase job opportunities for at-risk youth. Read more.
For over 20 years JVT has supported a wide range of charitable projects across Queensland, with communities benefiting from $11.5 million to date in grants.
For a list of initiatives we currently support, click here. If you would like to join us in supporting transformative change for country Queensland communities, you can donate to The John Villiers Trust here.