Each year we choose a number of local charities and community groups to support. In 2024 we supported the work of:
We were also able to make donations to Detour House to help support their operations with under-28 year old girls who are experiencing domestic challenges and Fresh Start Missions, who bring their washing truck to Wentworth park to give homeless a place to shower and wash their clothes.
Barnardos
The funds raised by Christmas in Pyrmont will go to Barnardos Australia safety and prevention programs, specifically to support youth homelessness. With a growing number of young people at risk of becoming homeless due to family violence and abuse, Barnardos is working towards a future where every young person is safe and secure. Addressing youth homelessness isn’t just about housing. We ensure that young people are equipped with the necessary tools to reach their full potential including support for young people who are disengaging with school or facing conflict at home.
Pyrmont Cares
This year’s Christmas In Pyrmont donation has been put to good use as follows:
- $12,166 on the portion of the purchase price of the new truck that was not funded from other sources;
- $5,078 on Insurance to cover our volunteers against personal injury and to protect Pyrmont Cares from public liability claims, both in the Depot and when using the motor vehicles;
- $3,600 per annum on the unbudgeted rental increase recently imposed on Pyrmont Cares by the owner of our Leichhardt storage depot; and
- $4,156 added to Reserves to help cushion Pyrmont Cares against expected imminent cost increases, particularly in permitting us to channel our volunteers’ valuable time towards delivering our services to the needy rather than towards time-consuming fundraising activities.
Ultimo Public School
Ultimo Public School have a number of great initiatives related to reading that Christmas In Pyrmont are very happy to contribute towards. These include:
- A Breakfast Reading Club program for 100 students selected by their class teacher as most likely to benefit from extra support provided by a tailored reading program, where funds have been used support suitable books, a nutritious breakfast, and paid support staff.
- New forward facing library shelving that willallow students to easily see the full collection. Shelving that is flexible, accessible and appealing allows students to see the quality literature and sort through the collection easily. This gives students more ownership and accessibility to find the books they actually want, which means more borrowing.
- Seating Booths for Collaborative Work (two sets). Well-designed flexible student learning spaces to support a wide range of learning experiences and empower learners to progress at their own pace. These spaces can fit up to 4 students and enable personalised teaching approaches designed for individual needs and interests.
- Reading chairs. Soft, flexible student seating allows students to sit quietly and comfortably during reading sessions and library lunchtimes. They are also suitable for students that might require additional support to engage in learning.
Uniting Harris Community Centre
The Christmas in Pyrmont donation will ensure the following programs continue to be offered to support those most vulnerable in our community as well as anyone affected by the cost of living.
- Financial support in the form of CHEX Community gift cards, material aid and food emergency hampers. Click here for more info about CHEX https://www.chexcommunity.org.au/
- Access to low cost food and toiletries at The Pantry (Ultimo Pyrmont’s local low cost shop). Click here for more info https://www.thepantry.org.au/
Overall Funds Raised
Since our first event in 2013, we have donated $912,900 to different local charities. Due to covid restrictions we were not able to hold an event in 2020.
| 2024 | $110,000 | ||
| Barnardos | $25,000 | ||
| Detour House | $ 5,000 | ||
| Fresh Start Missions | $ 5,000 | ||
| Pyrmont Cares | $25,000 | ||
| Ultimo Public School | $25,000 | ||
| Uniting Harris Community Centre | $25,000 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Barnardos | $25,000 | Barnardos | $30,000 |
| Pyrmont Cares | $25,000 | Ultimo Public School | $30,000 |
| Ultimo Public School | $25,000 | Uniting Harris Community Centre | $30,000 |
| Uniting Harris Community Centre | $25,000 | ||
| 2021 | $100,500 | 2019 | $80,000 |
| Barnardos | $33,500 | Barnardos | $20,000 |
| Ultimo Public School | $33,500 | Harris Centre and Mustard Seed | $20,000 |
| Uniting Harris Community Centre | $33,500 | Pyrmont Cares | $20,000 |
| Ultimo Public School | $20,000 | ||
| 2018 | $91,200 | 2017 | $61,200 |
| Barnardos | $30,000 | Barnardos | $25,000 |
| Harris Centre and Mustard Seed | $30,000 | Freedom Hub | $10,000 |
| Harris Scholarship Fund | $1,200 | Harris Centre | $5,000 |
| Ultimo Public School | $30,000 | Harris Scholarship Fund | $1,200 |
| Pyrmont Cares | $20,000 | ||
| 2016 | $72,000 | 2015 | $64,000 |
| Barnardos | $21,000 | Barnardos | $20,000 |
| Culture at Work | $3,000 | Culture at Work | $5,000 |
| Detour House | $21,000 | Detour House | $5,000 |
| Harris Centre | $21,000 | Pyrmont Cares | $14,000 |
| YMCA Swim Champs Program | $3,000 | Ultimo Public School | $20,000 |
| YMCA Take Charge Program | $3,000 | ||
| 2014 | $82,000 | 2013 | $62,000 |
| Barnardos | $18,000 | Animal Welfare League | $20,000 |
| Culture at Work | $1,000 | Harris Centre | $2,000 |
| Harris Centre | $3,000 | Pyrmont Cares | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed | $3,000 | YMCA Brightside Program | $20,000 |
| PUGS Men’s Shed | $3,000 | ||
| Pyrmont Cares | $18,000 | ||
| Ultimo Public School | $18,000 | ||
| YMCA Swimability Program | $18,000 |
Please click the links below to see how the funds raised in 2022 were spent by each of the charities that we supported:
- Barnardos Yurungai Learning Centre
- Ultimo Public School Music Program
- Uniting Harris Community Centre Emergency Relief Program
Please click the links below to see how the funds raised in 2021 were spent by each of the charities that we supported:
- Barnardos Response to the Covid19 Crisis
- Ultimo Public School Music Program
- Uniting Harris Community Centre
Please click the links below to see how the funds raised in 2019 were spent by each of the charities that we supported:
- Barnardos Aboriginal Early Years (AEY) Service
- Pyrmont Cares
- Ultimo Public School Learning Support Officers
- Uniting Harris Centre & Mustard Seed
Please click the links below to see how the funds raised in 2018 were spent by each of the charities that we supported:
christmasinpyrmont.org.au 