Volunteer run · Not for profit
The Mansfield Bush Market is volunteer run and not for profit, and all profits go to community projects. Some markets we run as a collaboration with a local community organisation, raising funds for one of their projects; the rest cover the equipment and costs of putting on a great market, so there's always more to give back.
Funded since 2023 $18,822.27
Mansfield Community Cubby House supports 187 families across the Shire. Our huge Easter market funded four new bikes, street signs and working traffic lights for their bike track, so the littlest riders learn road safety early.
The High Country Quilters spend up to 30 hours on every custom quilt for disadvantaged kids, children with cancer and their families. We funded materials to keep this beautiful work going.
New play equipment for Mansfield Kindergarten, a not-for-profit built by local families over 67 years, plus another $200 raised at a later market fundraiser.
Local hero Cathy Raeburn has rescued and rehabilitated wildlife 7 days a week for over 20 years. Our donation helps with medical costs, feed and formula, fence repairs and transport.
The Mansfield Living with Parkinson's Group provides monthly respite, friendship and support for locals living with Parkinson's and their carers.
Supporting Callum Gunn's long-term project with Mansfield Autism Statewide Services: a nine acre prehistoric forest of 100 ancient tree species, with paths, a pond and picnic areas for everyone to explore.
A brand new competition table so more players of every age can keep moving, stay connected and enjoy a hit. They also helped us set up on a very hectic market morning. Legends.
We hosted accredited traffic management training for volunteer event organisers across the district, keeping community events viable under new legislation instead of paying up to $2,000 per event.
Compassionate community-based palliative care, plus space and equipment shared generously with the whole community. Rosehaven goes way beyond its remit and we're proud to help.
Our SES volunteers turn out for anyone in urgent need, and they're at the market raising awareness too. Direct donations to support the incredible work they do.
When our King's Birthday market had to move with 24 hours notice, the Mens Shed offered 15 amp power that kept our food stalls trading. A donation to their general operations was the least we could do.
We keep a strict policy of not procuring services from current members, and we post the impact of every grant publicly. It's a humble brag for the market, a spotlight on great local causes, and a layer of accountability to the community we all live in.
If your community organisation has a project that needs a push, we want to hear about it. Partner with us on a market and let's fund it together.
