You can join the growing number of generous folk that support CERES by becoming a member, making a donation, volunteering, arranging a bequest, setting up workplace giving where you work, sponsoring a volunteer or other initiatives, & many other valued means of support.

What is CERES?
The Centre for Education & Research in Environmental Strategies, also named for the ancient Roman Goddess of Agriculture. CERES is a ‘not-for-(financial)-profit’ community organisation working towards a vision of sustainability involving profound transformation in people & communities. Transformed from a rubbish dump 26 years ago, CERES is a 10 acre community environment park on the Merri Creek in the inner-north of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place for community to gather, experiment, learn & celebrate the sustainability journey.

What does CERES do?
CERES features environmental education programs delivered to thousands of students a year, adult education programs, permaculture & bushfood nursery, organic market, sustainability catering, café & a range of other social enterprises, renewable energy, waste & water demonstration facilities, a range of festivals, events & site groups, & space to simply enjoy the company of others amidst fresh air & an atmosphere of hope & passion for life.

How is CERES funded?
CERES enterprises generate about 75% of the organisation’s income. The rest is sourced from grants & other support. For this, & so much more, CERES depends on its community membership base, donations & partnerships with a range of organisations.

What’s the current opportunity for which CERES requires support?
CERES is experiencing a phase of rapid growth as society gravitates towards sustainability. Awarded the 2007 Premier's Sustainability Award, CERES is experiencing a phase of rapid growth as society gravitates towards sustainability. 75,000 student programs delivered, 270 schools engaged in sustainable schools initiatives, visitor numbers doubled in 2 years to 300,000 last year, realising 25% further growth in annual turnover now in excess of $5 million. This presents plenty of opportunities, & significant hope, which CERES is ideally placed to work with, with your support.

For more information about how you can support CERES in exploring some of the more cutting edge opportunities, click here.

Want to chat about how you can support CERES?
Please feel free to contact Anthony James, our Membership & Fundraising Coordinator, on (03) 9387 2609 for a chat about membership, donating, or the many other ways you can become involved or support CERES. Or email him at anthonyj@ceres.org.au.

Want to view CERES Annual Reports? Check the Annual Reports page.
Want to view CERES Case Statement?

Thank you! We are very grateful for your support.

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