The Courier Mail Children's Fund

The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund has been helping Queensland children in need since as early as 1909. Established by Queensland Newspapers staff as a way to give back to the community.  The fund continues to run on a volunteer basis by employees. One of the initial campaigns of the Fund more than 100 years ago was the annual ‘Santa’s Toy Sack’ drive which gathered toys in the lead up to Christmas for children in Queensland hospitals.

Over the years The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund has evolved, expanding the number of children it helps across a more diverse range of issues while staying true to its original vision – to help Queensland children in need. The Fund maximises its impact and efficiency by only directing its funds to registered charities that demonstrate that they have the specialist skills and knowledge to deliver high-value, life-changing programs to children in need. 

100% of funds raised by fundraising activities are distributed to Queensland charities, with all costs associated to the fund covered by News Corp Queensland