General financial donations enable the organisation to conduct its Research programs, improve the buildings, provide new furnishing and initiate new program areas.  You can be assured that your donation will directly assist women who use our service.

Goods in-kind assist the organisation to make women’s lives so much brighter. It is wonderful for clients to receive gifts at Christmas, as well as throughout the year on their birthday. At the same time, when a woman comes into our Emergency Program she often arrives with very few personal items. We supply her with basic items including toiletries, pyjamas, towelling scuffs, underwear etc. Donations of these and other items are always gratefully received.

If you would like more information on how you can donate goods in-kind we invite you to complete the enquiry form.

The Sagarmatha 'Educating Women out of Homelessness' Fund is designed to build on and extend the opportunity that is offered to clients, to find employment through

• access to on-site educational courses at Sagarmatha
• participation in external TAFE/WEA courses, specific job training
• on-site job preparation courses/support
• pre-entry study courses at university
• practical assistance, e.g. working wardrobe, materials.

Dame Roma Mitchell was the first Patron of Catherine House Inc. and as a result became very interested in the work of the organisation, and the whole issue of women’s homelessness. When she died she left the organisation a small bequest in her will, which has allowed us to make some funds available to assist clients attending university.

Clients will be able to apply for a small grant to cover expenses associated with attending university that cannot access from any other source. If you would like to support women in this way please complete our on-line donation form, identifying the Scholarship Fund as your area of interest. 

If you would like more information on how you can be part of this worthwhile endeavour we invite you to contact the Catherine House Director on (08) 8232 2282.

Major gifts may be given in a one off donation or may be pledged over a number of years. Contributing a Major Gift will enable you to partner Catherine House in our drive to ‘solve women’s homelessness’. We will work with you to help you determine which of our programs you may like to invest in. These could include:

• education
• working wardrobe
• directly assisting women in crisis
• refurbishment
• property renovation
• research

Gifts are fully tax deductible and you are advised to consult with your financial advisor on the tax advantages available to you personally.

Your gift may be recognised in a variety of ways, depending on the nature of the gift and your particular wishes. We also respect your privacy if you request that your gift remains anonymous.

If you would like to discuss making a Major Gift to Catherine House we invite you to contact the Catherine House Director on (08) 8232 2282 to receive further information and discuss your personal wishes. All enquiries are treated in strictest confidence.

Making a gift by Bequest no matter how large or small will provide a permanent legacy to support the ongoing work of Catherine House Inc. A Bequest can be added as a codicil to your existing will or included in a new will. By nominating Catherine House Inc. as the beneficiary, or part beneficiary, in your will you will make a real difference to the lives of women in need who come through our organisation.

There are many forms in which you can make a Bequest and we invite you to contact the Catherine House Director on (08) 8232 2282 to receive further information and discuss your personal wishes. All enquiries are treated in strictest confidence.

How does workplace giving work?

Employees: you can support Catherine House Inc through your company’s workplace giving program, provided Catherine House Inc. is on their list of organisations to support. If we are not on the list, you can ask to nominate Catherine House Inc as your chosen charity.

Employers: Workplace giving can be easily managed through your normal payroll system. There are no tax forms to complete and all employees on the Pay As You Earn tax system may join the program.

Further information can be found on the Australian Taxation Office website at www.ato.gov.au/content/downloads/n9185-06-04.pdf.

If you want to set up a workplace giving program advice on the best way to establish one is also found on this website.

Pre-tax giving: In most cases these contributions will be made from pre-tax salary, allowing employees to receive the tax benefit immediately. This means that Catherine House Inc. does not need to issue individual receipts, which represents a saving in time and money for both employers and Catherine House Inc which ensures more of your money goes directly to supporting our work.