UWS Foundation Council

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On 27 February 2013 the UWS Board of Trustees announced the establishment of a new UWS Foundation Council, as a subcommittee of the Board of Trustees. 

In establishing the new UWS Foundation Council, the Board acknowledges the important role of philanthropy in supporting the vision of the University and the need for a change in the governance of philanthropic activities through the dissolution of a separate University of Western Sydney Foundation entity and the creation of this new governance structure.

The University of Western Sydney Foundation was established in 1991 as a wholly owned entity of UWS and trustee of the UWS Foundation Trust, an ATO-approved Gift Fund with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. However, as a public university UWS already holds DGR status in its own right and is able to receive tax deductible gifts directly, without the need for a separate structure.

The new UWS Foundation Council will report directly to the Board of Trustees to provide a more efficient and effective approach to fundraising and philanthropy, more clearly guided by the strategic priorities of the University.

Mr Danny Gilbert, Managing Director of leading national legal firm Gilbert and Tobin will remain as Chair of the new UWS Foundation Council and continue to ensure that donors' wishes are fulfilled so that all gifts inspire lives and enhance the future of our community.

Under the new UWS Foundation Council, all donations will be receipted directly by the University. All gifts will continue to be directed to the purpose for which they are gifted and donors will be provided with appropriate recognition for their philanthropic support.

The objective of the UWS Foundation continues with the new Council – fostering interest and financial support from our community to preserve, improve, extend and develop our standards, services, property and facilities.

As in the past, the philanthropic activities of UWS will continue to be led by a group of individuals who are passionate about the University, its students, staff and community. As a sub-committee of the UWS Board of Trustees, this new group will have a direct connection to decision making and ensure fundraising activities are guided by the strategy of the institution.

The new directors of the UWS Foundation Council will volunteer their time.

We encourage you to comment on these changes and your experiences of philanthropy at UWS through our feedback form. 

For further information about the new UWS Foundation Council and our plans for the future of philanthropy at UWS, please see our frequently asked question.

Thank you to all those who have been working with us over the past 25 years to support opportunity and excellence in Western Sydney. We look forward to working with you for many years to come.