ATC Foundation
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Be part of the Australian Turf Club Foundation’s mission to give back. With a focus on community, industry, and sustainability, we support vital causes that transform lives and protect the environment. Your generosity fuels initiatives that matter most. Together, we can achieve incredible things. Donate today and help us make a difference!
OUR IMPACT
ATC Foundation provides vital funding to programs that address specific needs within local communities, including equine-assisted therapy, family support, and educational services. These programs highlight the ATC Foundation’s commitment to addressing critical social challenges and creating positive, lasting impacts in local communities.
ATC Foundation recently announced its eighth round of grants, distributing $150,000 to various charities and racing industry organizations. This brings their total assistance to over $1.4 million since 2018.
The funds were raised through on-course donations, sales of official Carnival pins, and saddlecloth auctions from Group 1 Australian Turf Club races.
The Deli Women & Children’s Centre
ATC Foundation granted $15,000 to The Deli Women & Children’s Centre in Randwick. This grant supports their vital work in offering domestic violence counselling and casework for women impacted by gambling-related violence.
Horse Aid Ltd.
Received $15,000 to assist in retraining and rehoming ex-racehorses for equine-assisted healing programs
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Morris Children’s Fund
Granted $10,000 for a music therapy program for special needs schools
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Awarded $15,000 for the furniture fit out of a new disability centre
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Kids with Cancer Foundation
Received $16,000 to support families with children undergoing cancer treatment
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Lifeline Eastern Suburbs – Bondi
Granted $15,000 to support the psychological safety of frontline volunteers
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Events
The ATC makes a significant impact through its fundraising events, supporting vital causes and local communities. Highlights include raising $45,229 for SpinalCure Australia’s groundbreaking Project Spark, $33,249 for a critical x-ray machine benefiting breast cancer patients at Hornsby Hospital, and hosting the Racing for Good Charity Raceday, which brings together hundreds of guests to support multiple charities. These events demonstrate the ATC’s commitment to creating meaningful change and giving back to those in need.
Pink Fashion Lunch
Saturday 15 March 2025
Join us for a fabulous day of style, generosity, and community spirit at the ATC Pink Fashion Lunch at Rosehill Gardens, Saturday 15 March 2025. This annual event brings together over 600 guests, including industry leaders and corporate partners, to support vital causes and make a meaningful difference.
Racing for Good
Saturday 12 July 2025
Celebrate the thrill of racing and the power of giving at the Racing for Good Charity Raceday at Royal Randwick, Saturday 12 July 2025. This annual event unites the racing community, corporate partners, and passionate supporters for a day dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
Sydney Everest Carnival Long Lunch
Saturday 18 Oct 2025
Kick off the spring carnival in style at the Sydney Everest Carnival Long Lunch at Royal Randwick—a spectacular celebration of community, generosity, and the excitement of racing, Saturday 18 Oct 2025.
Tickets will be available soon.
Donations & Grants
Australian Turf Club is committed to our local community. We have identified key areas of engagement and created initiatives with strategic partnerships to support local causes.
Donation Requests
We assist charity partners and local community groups with a wide range of donation requests that can be used for raffles, auctions and fundraising initiatives.
Grant Applications
We welcome applications for grants. The majority of our grants are made in response to applications and/or an expression-of-interest (EOI), although grants may be made in response to a need or opportunity proactively identified by the Foundation.
Memorabilia
The Australian Turf Club Foundation Carnival Pin sales and Saddle Cloth Auctions turn iconic racing memorabilia into meaningful support for those in need. From mental health services to educational initiatives and support for families facing medical challenges, your contribution goes a long way.
Carnival Pins
Join us in making a difference by purchasing a Carnival Pin at our next race day or online! Each pin you buy helps fund vital community programs supported by ATC Foundation.
Saddle Cloth Auctions
In 2023 and 2024, auctions featured saddle cloths from marquee races like The Everest, raising funds for charities including SpinalCure Australia and the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
About Us
In 2018, the Australian Turf Club (ATC) created ATC Foundation to give back to the community and make a real difference across Sydney and NSW. The Foundation supports not-for-profit organisations through grants that help industry participants, fund meaningful projects, and tackle important social issues.
ATC Foundation proudly leads the way for the racing industry and beyond, championing initiatives that strengthen the local communities around our four racecourse locations.
Through its work, the Foundation reflects the heart of the ATC—our business, our people, and our members—by creating positive impacts for both the racing industry and the wider community.
ATC Foundation holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 2 status and can donate only to registered charities with DGR Item 1 and Tax Concession Charity approval.