TOOWONG ROWING FOUNDATION
BACKING THE NEXT BOATLOAD OF LEGENDS
TOOWONG ROWING FOUNDATION
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF TOOWONG ROWING CLUB
Because Rivers Rise. Costs Rise. Talent Shouldn’t Miss Out.
The Toowong Rowing Foundation was created to protect and strengthen Toowong Rowing Club for the long term. When you donate, you are not just supporting a club. You are investing in infrastructure, equipment, access, and resilience that ensure Toowong remains competitive, community-led, and strong for decades to come.
This is where you step in.
Your gift today becomes boats not yet rowed, crews not yet selected, and opportunities the next generation will chase in your wake.
ROWERS SUPPORTED & RECONNECTED
DONATED TOWARDS THE 2026 PONTOON REPAIR
FUNDING DONORS
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
WHAT THE TOOWONG ROWING FOUNDATION FUNDS
Your Donation Becomes Real Things.
The Toowong Rowing Foundation does the steady work that keeps the club strong and moving forward. It receives and invests funds, directing them where they have real impact – into boatsheds and pontoons, upgraded boats and oars, ergometers and training equipment, youth subsidies so cost never sidelines talent, high-performance campaigns, and a financial buffer to protect the club from floods and other curveballs.
Beyond infrastructure, it strengthens Toowong’s role in the broader Brisbane community – keeping the club connected, competitive and welcoming. Since its inception, the Foundation has helped upgrade the fleet, backed initiatives like Hold It Up TRC, and committed funding to restore flood-damaged facilities so crews can return to the water with confidence.
SAFER LAUNCHES
Pontoons, boatsheds and infrastructure that help crews get on and off the water safely.
FASTER FLEET
Boats, oars, ergometers and equipment that keep Toowong competitive.
WIDER ACCESS
Support that helps ensure cost does not sideline young rowers or emerging talent.
RESILIENCE
Financial protection for floods, unexpected costs and opportunities the Club cannot afford to miss.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
Costs are rising. Equipment ages. Floods do not wait.
Clubs like Toowong are built on volunteers and grit – but boats still need replacing, pontoons still need repairing, and talented young rowers still need support to stay on the water. The Foundation exists so that when challenges come, the club does not fall behind. It moves forward.
YOUR SUPPORT IN ACTION
Every gift, at every level, compounds over time. here is how support typically translates:
A REGULAR MONTHLY GIFT
Helps fund and develop youth access so cost never sidelines talent or teams.
MID-LEVEL DONATIONS
Contribute to maintaining boats, oars and ergometers that are used daily.
LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS
Accelerate fleet upgrades and infrastructure improvements that keep crews competitive.
BEQUESTS & LEGACY GIFTS
Strengthen the long-term financial resilience of the club for generations to come.
JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF BACKERS
Every crew that launches depends on more than rowers. They depend on supporters who believe in what happens before race day.
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION
The fastest way to back Toowong’s future is to donate online via the Australian Sports Foundation.
• Choose an amount that feels right for you.
• Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
• An official receipt will be issued after your donation.
SET UP A REGULAR GIFT
Monthly or annual giving helps the Foundation plan ahead and support projects that strengthen Toowong season after season.
• Choose an amount that is sustainable for you.
• Build long-term support through regular contributions.
• Help fund equipment, access and future improvements.
LEAVE A LEGACY GIFT
A bequest allows your connection to Toowong Rowing Club to continue long after today’s crews have left the water.
• Leave a fixed amount or percentage in your Will.
• Direct your gift towards Toowong’s long-term future.
• Help future generations inherit a stronger Club.
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia through the Australian Sports Foundation. An official receipt is issued shortly after your donation. If you do not require a tax deduction, contributions can be made by EFT directly to the foundation’s bank account without any fees being paid:
Toowong Rowing Foundation Ltd
BSB: 182 500
Account: 9405 13583
OUR BOARD ARE TOOWONG ROWERS, VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS - JUST LIKE YOU
EXPERIENCE AT THE HELM. TOOWONG AT HEART.
Our board is made up of Toowong members and long-time supporters, ensuring every donation is stewarded by people who understand the club and the Brisbane rowing community from the inside. Together they bring decades of professional expertise and a lifetime of rowing and community service to steward every donation wisely. The Foundation is stewarded by people who row the same river, volunteer the same hours and share the same commitment to keeping Toowong strong. Donors are not backing an institution from afar. They are backing their own community.
Robert van Mourik
Chair & Director
Andrew McLean Williams
Vice Chair & Director
Peter Macgregor
Director
Wel Gamble
Director
Russell Kerrison
Director
GOVERNANCE & STEWARDSHIP
The Toowong Rowing Foundation is structured to ensure every donation is managed with accountability and transparency. It operates as a formal trust fund, with clearly defined legal safeguards designed to protect its long-term purpose.
The trustee is Toowong Rowing Foundation Ltd, a public company limited by guarantee. This means the Foundation is governed by voting members and a board of directors rather than external shareholders, with one responsibility: stewarding funds in line with the Foundation’s constitution and trust deed.
Our directors combine professional expertise with deep connection to Toowong Rowing Club and the Brisbane rowing community, ensuring every dollar is overseen carefully and aligned with the Foundation’s objectives. Strong governance does not sit on the water. But it is what keeps the boats there.
GET IN TOUCH AND HELP PUT AN OAR IN THE WATER
EVERY GREAT LEGACY BEGINS WITH A SIMPLE CONVERSATION.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT WORKS
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. Donations of $2 or more made through the Australian Sports Foundation are tax deductible in Australia, and you’ll receive an official tax receipt shortly after your donation. Every eligible gift helps strengthen Toowong Rowing Club for future generations while providing a tax benefit for Australian donors.
What does the Toowong Rowing Foundation actually fund?
The Foundation exists to strengthen Toowong Rowing Club for the long term. Donations help support boats, rowing equipment, boatsheds, pontoons, infrastructure, youth participation, high-performance rowing and the financial resilience needed to protect the Club when unexpected challenges arise.
Is the Foundation different from Toowong Rowing Club?
Yes. The Foundation and the Club are separate legal entities with different roles but a shared purpose. The Club focuses on running today’s rowing programs, while the Foundation focuses on protecting and strengthening the Club’s long-term future through fundraising, investment and financial stewardship.
How does the Foundation use donations?
Every donation is stewarded by the Foundation’s Board and directed towards its long-term charitable objectives. Rather than funding day-to-day operations, donations are invested in projects and initiatives that strengthen the Club for future generations and improve its long-term financial resilience.
Can I leave a gift to the Foundation in my Will?
Yes. A bequest or legacy gift is one of the most powerful ways to help secure Toowong Rowing Club for future generations. Legacy gifts can help fund infrastructure, equipment, youth opportunities and long-term financial security long after today’s races have finished.
Can I make a regular monthly donation?
Yes. Regular giving helps the Foundation plan confidently, commit to multi-year projects and build a sustainable financial base that benefits Toowong Rowing Club year after year. Even modest monthly donations compound into meaningful long-term support.
Can businesses or organisations support the Foundation?
Absolutely. Businesses, sponsors and organisations can support the Foundation through donations, partnerships and other forms of philanthropic giving. Corporate support helps strengthen community sport while leaving a lasting legacy for future Toowong rowers.
How is the Foundation governed?
The Foundation is governed by an independent Board under its Constitution and Trust Deed. Directors are responsible for stewarding donations responsibly and ensuring funds are managed in accordance with the Foundation’s charitable objectives and long-term purpose.
Why does Toowong Rowing Club need a Foundation?
Boats wear out. Equipment ages. Infrastructure requires ongoing investment. Floods and unexpected events don’t wait for fundraising campaigns. The Foundation exists so the Club can build long-term financial resilience rather than relying solely on short-term fundraising or emergency appeals.
How can I make the biggest long-term impact?
Every contribution helps, but recurring donations, major gifts and bequests create the greatest long-term impact. These forms of giving help the Foundation plan decades ahead, ensuring future generations inherit a stronger Toowong Rowing Club than the one we enjoy today.
HELP STEER TOOWONG TOWARD ITS NEXT HUNDRED YEARS
This is more than a donation. It is an investment in Brisbane rowing, youth opportunity, and long-term community strength. Put an oar in the water today.