No one left behind
The Gruppetto Fund is a small group of cycling enthusiasts who believe that, together, we can make a real difference for young people.
Opportunity changes lives
Investing in young people benefits everyone. Education, sport and the arts give them positive role models, direction and friendships, and the skills and confidence to succeed.
For young people who have experienced disadvantage, these opportunities can be the thing that breaks the cycle. We raise funds for the organisations that make them possible.
Where the money goes
We raise money through sports-themed events, most of them centred on cycling, and through a growing network of donors.
Every dollar is held by the Australian Communities Foundation, which gives donors full accountability and transparency. Our partner, the Newsboys Foundation, then helps us identify and assess the youth programs where grants will have the greatest impact.
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The people we support
Newsboys Foundation
Our grant-making partner. Founded as the Melbourne Newsboys Club in 1893, Newsboys works with dozens of youth organisations and helps us decide where our funds will do the most good.
Visit website →Boys to the Bush
Mentoring camps and programs that help boys in regional Australia build confidence, resilience and connection.
Visit website →Ocean Mind
Surf-based mentoring that pairs young people facing mental health challenges and disadvantage with volunteer mentors.
Visit website →Our committee
Gruppetto is run entirely by volunteers who give their time, networks and passion for cycling to the cause.
- Adam MurchieForza Capital
- Meredith WilliamsVictoria Racing Club
- Rob DuncanBrooke & Osborne
- Dan JonesFilm and television producer
- Michael HandsEvents and marketing
- Sophie DuncanJohn Peirce Centre
- Brendan JonesKoda Capital
