Make a Donation

We are an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to conserving and celebrating Victoria’s rich heritage. Since 1956, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has safeguarded many of the state’s most iconic buildings, gardens, landscapes, and collections. With your help, we can continue to protect these treasures for future generations.

Preserve Victoria’s heritage. Protect what you love.

Your donation – whether a one-off gift or a recurring contribution – directly supports vital conservation work across Victoria.

Join our community of supporters and help us keep our heritage alive.

To discuss a larger gift or find out more about how your donation can make an impact, please contact our Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager for a confidential conversation:

Phone: (03) 9656 9871
Email: [email protected]

WHERE WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Our landscapes and historic buildings are under constant threat, but with your support, we can protect them. Your gift helps us carry out essential conservation work – we can’t do it without you.

  • Property Conservation

    Help preserve Victoria’s most significant heritage buildings
    Your donation can support critical projects such as traditional slate roof repairs or restoration works that ensure our properties remain in good repair for future generations to enjoy.

  • Landscapes & Gardens

    Support the care of living heritage
    Many of our trees are over 150 years old and provide vital habitats while improving air quality. Your donation helps maintain these historic landscapes and protect the flora and fauna that depend on them.

  • Our Collections

    Conserve precious artefacts for the future
    With over 35,000 items in our collection – including nationally significant costumes and artworks – your support funds specialist conservation work to preserve these treasures.

  • Education Programs

    Inspire the next generation
    Every year, over 65,000 students participate in National Trust education programs. Your gift could help low-income families access these enriching experiences, from Level 2 through to VCE.

  • Arts & Cultural Programs

    Invest in traditional trades and cultural heritage
    Support the revival of traditional conservation skills through workshops and training at our heritage sites, ensuring these invaluable techniques are sustained into the future.

  • National Trust Foundation

    Secure heritage for the long-term
    The Foundation preserves invested capital in perpetuity, providing lasting support for our conservation mission.
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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

  • Commemorative Giving

    Celebrate a special occasion or honour a loved one
    A commemorative donation is a meaningful way to mark life’s important moments. Simply let us know when donating so we can acknowledge this special gift.

  • Bequest Program

    Leave a Legacy that Lasts
    A gift in your will to the National Trust ensures your values live on. Bequests are a powerful way to support heritage conservation for future generations.
    Learn about leaving a bequest