The Trustee For The R E Ross Trust

The Trustee for The R E Ross Trust is an active charitable trust in Australia, known as The Ross Trust. Established in accordance with the will of Roy Everard Ross, it has been operating since 1971 as a perpetual charitable entity.

Purpose and Activities

The Ross Trust is dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change in Victoria, focusing on several key areas:

• Educational Equity: The trust supports educational opportunities for vulnerable young Victorians, with a particular emphasis on school attendance and engagement.
• Social Justice and Human Rights: It advocates for social justice and human rights initiatives, aiding community groups in these endeavors.
• Biodiversity Conservation: The trust enhances biodiversity through conservation efforts across Victoria and Australia, collaborating with active grant partners.
• Rural Community Resilience: It works to build resilience in rural communities within Victoria.
• Emergency Support: The Ross Trust provides emergency assistance to Victorians in crisis.

Governance and Funding

The trust's will originally named five trustees, with provisions for existing trustees to appoint new ones as needed[3]. Since its inception, The Ross Trust has granted more than $150 million towards its charitable objectives[2]. In recent years, the trust has increased its annual granting allocation to address the evolving needs of the Victorian community[2].

Collaborations and Initiatives

The Ross Trust collaborates with various organizations to achieve its goals. For example, it has partnered with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation on initiatives aimed at supporting young people[2]. Grants are typically distributed by invitation only, though interested parties can express initial interest through formal channels.

The Ross Trust is committed to its mission of addressing disadvantage, inequity, and facilitating change within Victoria, aligning its efforts with the broader needs of the community[4].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3fa0b2a3-39af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [2] https://rosstrust.org.au/home [3] https://rosstrust.org.au/about/governance [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/3fa0b2a3-39af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/cfe701cc-0d1a-ea11-a811-000d3ad1ce4e [5] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id=85771551845