How is Friends of Karkarook Park Funded:

Friends of Karkarook Park Incorporated  (FoPK) is a not-for-profit association .

We receive an annual 'Volunteers Grant'  ($1500)  managed by Parks Victoria and have license from Parks Victoria to operate the nursery at Karkarook Park and conduct approved activities with the park.
The annual grant  covers propagation consumables, hand garden tools and PPE equipment.
Any requirements beyond these essentials are funded by grants from other sources and by donations.
Membership fees are nominal  and  barely cover government charges   What is left over is used for refreshments (water!) at working bees.

Where  Do Donated Funds Go?

Occasionally they supplement  volunteer refreshments with tea , coffee, and biscuits although these are often supplied by members themselves.

Mostly, donated funds are spent on:  tree stakes,  maintenance of the shade houses and heated seedling bed and mini hothouses.  Also power garden tools and batteries and on projects within the park.

 Disclaimer:  We are not registered for GST,  We do not have Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR).  We are not a registered fundraising organisation.