About Uniting Foundation
The mission of the Uniting Foundation is to distribute funds for purposes which will significantly increase the mission effectiveness of the Uniting Church in South Australia.
The Uniting Foundation was officially launched by the Uniting Church in South Australia in April 2004. At its inception the Uniting Foundation had a capital base of $3.8 million.
The four founding capital contributors were:
- $1,700,000 - UC Invest
- $ 940,000 - the former Maylands congregation
- $ 740,000 - the former Epworth-Parkside Church building
- $ 450,000 - uncommitted funds set aside for "Land for New Churches"
UC Invest and its investors are continuing to provide significant financial support to the Uniting Foundation. Epworth South Australia Inc also contributes significant support.
The Foundation's assets are managed by UC Invest and allocations to projects are approved by the Uniting Foundation Grants Committee.
The Uniting Foundation Grants Committee current members are:
- Chairperson (Appointed by Standing Committee)
- General Secretary
- Exective Officer – Mission Resourcing SA
- Uniting Foundation Grants Committee Manager
- 2 elected representatives from each Presbytery
- Up to 2 co-opted persons
Funds from the interest earned on capital sums and donations from UC Invest and Epworth South Australia Inc., donors and bequestors are available for distribution for creative and innovative projects which will contribute to the Church achieving its mission.
You are invited to support the Uniting Foundation by making donations and bequests.
Through the Uniting Foundation, you will be able to impact the lives of people and the Church.