Philanthropy

From the very earliest days our Directors have been committed to building a better future, having donated $30 million in almost 30 years.  

The sale of the 2021 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home has seen us donate the 73rd Henley home to a charitable cause, an achievement made possible through partnerships with like-minded tradespeople and suppliers. We are incredibly proud to work side by side with these colleagues and we treasure the opportunity to help in such a way. Overall, the total value of money raised and donated by Henley now sits at over $30 million dollars. We have achieved this over almost 30 years and will continue to work locally, nationally and internationally to support our vision for positive change.

We are continually finding new ways to assist the communities in which we work. If you think we can help, don’t hesitate to say hello.

 Philanthropic Programs

Our philanthropic program is all about opportunity - to give people a chance in life and a helping hand where one is needed. Our philanthropic work proves just how much can be achieved when individuals band together towards a vision of change. 

Australian Prostate Centre

Henley Homes has proudly joined forces with the Australian Prostate Centre’s “Improve Your Odd’s" initiative, to help put Prostate Cancer front of mind to all Australians. 

As part of the Improve Your Odds campaign, Henley will be supporting the Australian Prostate Centre at the Melbourne Racing Club Foundation Day to be held Saturday, 19th September at Caulfield Racecourse.

This partnership with APC will be just the beginning of our support, as we work with the organisation to promote men’s health awareness in Australia.

Find out more about our partnership here

Good Friday Appeal

The 2021 Charity Home Auction represents an achievement of almost 30 years building and donating homes, now raising close to $17 million for the Good Friday Appeal.2021 having created the initiative in 1993. Our relationship with the Good Friday Appeal has seen 42 homes auctioned, and over $16.25 million donated to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

With hundreds of people enjoying the return of the Good Friday Appeal charity home street party, a record breaking result was achieved with the successful sale of a fully furnished and landscaped Vogue 34 selling for $903,000 with all proceeds going to The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Andy Reid, the auctioneer, worked the crowd in true form during the fast-paced auction, with the Lazarovski family securing the record-breaking winning bid of $903,000.

This year’s Charity Home Auction represents an achievement of almost 30 years building and donating homes, now raising close to $17 million for the Good Friday Appeal.

FightMND

Henley is proud to have joined Neale Daniher's army in the battle against MND. Partnering with Brown Property Group, we built and auctioned a home with all proceeds donated to FightMND.

On Saturday 2nd March 2019, the Clyde North home sold for a huge $700,000!

Voice

Voice works directly with people in crisis in Cambodia and Henley has played a major role in helping Voice reach their goals by donating over $513,000 over the past 7 years. 

We are all so proud to be part of a business so focused in helping where possible. With Henley’s donations, Voice has been able to operate a 24 hour community crisis centre with salaries for 7 staff, provide 50,000 meals, housing for 115 people, assisted 500 children to get into schools and provided a full university scholarship to 16 disadvantaged young people. 

MS Walk + Run & Miss AnonyMS

Every year, Henley supports our staff and family members who are battling the debilitating disease, Multiple Sclerosis. We've supported Waterstone Consultant, Angelo De Pasquel every year in his MS Walk + Fun Run team, helping to raise $27,500 to date. In 2018, through a staff initiative, Henley sponsored Miss AnonyMS 'Stronger Together' event, helping to contribute $5,000 to the night and much needed support to MS research.   

Lighthouse Foundation

In 2016, we proudly partnered with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) to build a 6 bedroom home in Coburg for the Lighthouse Foundation. This home will provide a safe and nurturing environment for at risk and homeless young people.

Big West Community Festival

We worked with the Big West Community Festival to donate $50,000 worth of materials for the construction of refuge homes for women who have suffered from domestic violence.

Run for the Kids

Each year Henley staff, friends and family run the 5km and 16km Run for the Kids course to help raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. Henley subsidises the entry cost to encourage a healthy physical and mental well-being.

The Big Umbrella

The Big Umbrella is a not-for-profit organisation helping address youth and children impacted by abuse, trafficking, exploitation, forced labour and homelessness. Each year, a team from Henley head into the Melbourne CBD to serve up hot meals to homeless people, and have a chat as well.

Reach Foundation & Child Wise

The Reach Foundation and Child Wise assists in the support of Australian teenagers and children across Australia. Henley has supported these charities over our 30 years of operation.

Breast Cancer Research

Henley has contributed $10,000 towards breast cancer research, particularly to help us gain more insight into the psychological impact of the illness on both patients and carers.

Red Cross Blood Donations

In 2019, the Henley Properties Group has joined the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's Red25. Red25 is a life-saving social responsibility program where workplaces, community groups, and universities around Australian unite to save lives through blood donation. To date this year, Henley has contributed 8 x Whole Blood and 10 x Plasma donatations, saving 54 lives. 

Overseas Endeavours

Henley has proudly funded orphanages and surgery for children in developing nations including Kenya and Cambodia (Children's Surgical Centre), as well as provided living and educational support, health programs, skills training and microfinance leadership.