Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries are selected by the Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch Committee prior to each annual lunch.
The following beneficiaries have been selected in recognition of their potential to make positive life-changing differences to people living in the South West region.
Beneficiary programs encompass many of the following attributes:
- improving mental health, social and emotional well-being
- enabling the expression of emotions in a healthy constructive way
- improving interpersonal relationships and building trust
- creating a connected, compassionate, caring community
- improving communication skills and sharing
- enriching the lives of particular people in the community
2025 Recipients
MORRISSEY HOMESTEAD
Morrissey Homestead Inc. provides care for the aged and people with disabilities offering a day centre, home care, transport and respite.
CLTCL Grant:
To purchase white goods for the respite centre, assisting carers to take a break and reset.
PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE BUNBURY
Pregnancy Assistance Bunbury operates as a charitable agency of the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury, providing services for expectant and new mums.
CLTCL Grant:
To purchase prams and car seats for new mums in need, particularly single mothers.
ANGLICAN PARISH OF DUNSBOROUGH
Focused on creating long-term social, economic, health and safety benefits for South West communities.
CLTCL Grant:
To purchase a freezer for their community kitchen to provide emergency food relief.
KOSHIN KEMPO JU JITSU BUNBURY
Koshin Kempo Ju Jitsu is a self defence system that is practical, versatile and easily used in any situation for ages 16+, with clubs in Albany and Bunbury.
CLTCL Grant:
To purchase PVC mats to continue training after the closure of the PCYC due to tornado damage.
KNITTED KNOCKERS BUNBURY SW BRANCH
Allowing women and groups to support breast cancer survivors who have had a mastectomy by knitting prosthesis for use just after surgery, during radiotherapy treatment and everyday wear after. The knitting pattern has been registered by Knitted Knockers Australia.
CLTCL Grant:
To purchase more knitting kits for local supporters. This includes special 100% cotton yarn purchased only from Bendigo Woollen Mills so the prosthesis is very soft and light to wear.
CELEBRATING SUPPORTING OVER 100 CHARITABLE PROJECTS
IN BUNBURY AND THE SOUTH WEST
In the 20 years of Chefs Long Table Charity Luncheons, Beneficiaries have shared in $1,183,872- (an av. $60,204 p.a.) that our community has helped raise to assist 72 Charitable Organisations introduce over 100 projects they have identified as needed in Bunbury and South West local and regional communities.
New Community Grants for South West Community Grants and Applications
Over 120 volunteers are needed to help stage this premier charitable event each year for the expected 600 guests. In celebrating the 17th anniversary lunch in 2020, the Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch wants to share the benefits with Clubs and Organisations who provide teams of volunteers to take responsibility for tasks including assisting with placing marquees and equipment, dressing tables, serving food and beverages and behind the scenes with clearing and cleaning dishes.
Grants of $250 to $1,500 are offered. Expressions of Interest are invited and close in November each year.
These volunteers would be additional to the many individual volunteers who return year after year to ensure the success of this iconic event.
Objects of the Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch Committee guide the Committee in selecting beneficiaries to receive funding raised at each annual luncheon.
(1) The objects of the Association are:
(a) To provide an annual charity luncheon that benefits:
(i) A major beneficiary being a charitable incorporated organisation in the South West of Western Australia with an identifiable project; and/or
(ii) Minor beneficiaries being small charitable organisations with identifiable projects, and from time to time, at the discretion of the Committee, any person or person with a particular need;
(iii) From time to time, at the discretion of the Committee, a catering and hospitality scholarship to enable
an outstanding apprentice chef to gain experience that might otherwise be beyond their reach.
(iv) From time to time, at the discretion of the Committee, a public purpose.
(b) To foster sustainable communities.
(c) To showcase award winning chefs and enable them to contribute to the enhancement of community life.
(d) To celebrate and partake in the extensive range of top quality produce and premium wines of our region.
(e) To bring together a team of volunteers, sponsors, suppliers and supporters for an event that benefits
the greater community.
(f) To enhance the quality of life within the South West of Western Australia by strengthening our
communities through charity in action.
(g) To raise the profile of charitable organisations, increasing the general community awareness of their
specific projects and needs through promotion and marketing.
