Vision

…an inclusive, connected, thriving community

Lawrence Community Fundraising Inc. is a registered not-for-profit group of community volunteers.

Mission

To contribute positive change and serve Lawrence community needs by bringing people together in Lawrence, through:

  • fundraising

  • supporting local initiatives

  • raising community voices

What we do

Here at Lawrence Community Fundraising Inc. we’re committed to gathering resources, people and ideas together to achieve positive outcomes for our community.

Since 2012, we’ve raised over $26,000 through raffles and fundraising activities.

We redistribute funds to support our local community halls, school, preschool, museum, parks and gardens, SES and more.

Thanks to our community generosity, we have secured two defibrillators, and are proud regular supporters of the Westpac Helicopter service. 

​We also work in partnership with our local businesses and we thank them for their generous donations and sponsorships. 

Meet the team

Our Executive Committee is where the passion begins…

Jenna Thompson

President

Jenna loves everything about Lawrence! The pace, the strong country values and our community's resilience when a challenge is thrown at them.

Jenna aspires for Lawrence to maintain its identity and country values as it continues to grow. That's what makes the difference between just 'living' in a growing town and thriving, both collectively and individually.

Jenna's vision for the group is to empower our community by providing more opportunities to improve and grow this beautiful township.

NEIL RADFORD (JP)

Treasurer

Neil enjoys Lawrence for the peace and quiet and making great friendships.

His aspirations are for the community to be totally inclusive of one another without any animosity towards others. That is how a great community will grow and achieve greatness.

Neil would love the group to be able to achieve great progress for our little village, but not to make it bigger just better for all of the residents both young and old.

KAREN MARSDEN

Secretary

Karen is originally from a large urban city and loves Lawrence for its village atmosphere, country values, country friendliness and a country pace of life. It also has a wonderful abundance of wildlife, admist a picturesque natural environment located on the beautiful Clarence River.

Karen appreciates the values of residing in Lawrence with its friendliness, hospitality, neighbourliness and community spirit.

Karen would like the opportunity to contribute to ventures which will help grow the village and which will have long lasting benefits to the all community, both young and old.

STEVE KING

Assistant Treasurer

Steve likes living in Lawrence because of the great community atmosphere which is not common when living in the city.

The Lawrence community is one of caring and sharing.

Steve joined community fundraising as an ideal opportunity to raise funds for the needs of our ongoing community projects.