BENEFICIARIES

 

Over the past two decades, the Chefs Long Table Lunch has distributed more than $1.3 million to South West beneficiaries, supporting vital causes including youth suicide prevention, domestic violence outreach services, disability support programs, emergency rescue services, community learning centres and medical transport initiatives. From funding vehicles for Silver Chain and Foodbank, to contributing to Royal Flying Doctor Service cardiac monitors and Sea Rescue vessels, the impact has been wide-reaching and deeply meaningful. 

None of this would be possible without the generosity of sponsors, donors, chefs, volunteers and loyal patrons whose shared belief in community spirit continues to make The Table a celebration not just of fine food and wine, but of compassion and collective impact.

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2026 BENEFICIARIES

Brunswick Junction Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

The Brunswick Junction Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) is a 24-hour emergency service specialising in bushfire support, structural firefighting, and rescue operations, including storm and flood damage response for the Brunswick and Harvey regions.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

The purchase of Ipads for our in vehicle mobilisation as well as for our team training and activities for our public engagement. Utilising the BART software we will be able to have real time tracking of our vehicles when on call giving our Officers greater oversight and peace of mind when managing our personnel. This will also aid us in our turnout to emergencies state wide.

 

Bunbury Rowing Club

The Bunbury Rowing Club is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation located on the Leschenault Inlet. Established over a century ago, the club offers a range of rowing programs for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to competitive masters

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

To purchase an outboard motor to fit to our safety and coaching boat. This boat is used by our coaching team and accompanies rowers when on the water, and is also used when we hold regattas twice a year on the Leschenault Inlet and the Collie River.

Harbour Refuge & Support Services

Harbour, Refuge and Support Services (also known as South West Refuge Inc) have been providing services to women and children escaping domestic and family violence for over 30 years. Our services include Refuge Accommodation, Safe at Home Programs, Transitional Housing, Financial Counselling, Drug, Alcohol and Trauma Counselling, Mobile Outreach Services and Emergency Relief. operating across the South West region of WA.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

The purchase of white goods and electrical goods for a new refuge in early to mid 2026 offering crisis accommodation to women and children escaping family and domestic violence. The new refuge will provide support to up to 200 women and children each year bringing the total number in accommodation to 520 each year.

Milligan Community Centre

Milligan exists with the core purpose to activate the strengths that already exist in the Greater Bunbury community through the power of shared experiences and collective action. Milligan’s core values are a commitment to place, a commitment to people and a commitment to the positive evolution of both the centre and the community.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

The purchase of outdoor equipement including heaters, bain marries, tables and chairs for their monthly free ‘Dinner @ Milligan’, providing a space for connection, belonging and community strength. The dinners are designed to build resilience and connection through story-telling and a shared meal.

Pregnancy Assist Bunbury

Pregnancy Assistance Bunbury (“PA”) serves new parents and their children in Bunbury and surrounding communities, providing information, emotional support, material goods, and referrals to other support services.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

The purchase baby care products to produce 25 starter kits for new mums including two new baby bottles, a microwave steriliser and a bottle warmer. Three electric breast pumps will also be purchased for loan by the most vulnerable clients. These will help mums give their babies the best start in life and ease the financial distress suffered by local families.

South West Opera Company

The South West Opera Company (SWOC) is a prominent regional performing arts organisation based in Bunbury, Western Australia. Founded in 1986, the company has grown from 16 members to a major community institution that produces high-quality opera, operetta, and musical theatre for audiences across the South West.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

Contributing to a new Clavinova piano which will allow the SW Opera Company to continue performances across the South West. A Clavinova is also easier to transport than the current piano and therefore benefit both performers and audiences across the South West.

Thommo’s Community Garden 

Thommo’s Community Garden is a welcoming, peaceful, inspiring and productive place.
Volunteers grow vegetables for weekly delivery to Foodbank while other garden plots are available for lease by local individuals, families and organisations.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

Shelving for a nursery and craft room where the volunteers create plants and items to sell at the two Open Days each year which to raise funds to enable Thommo’s Garden to function and be able to donate approximately $65,000 worth of organically grown vegetables to Bunbury Foodbank each year.

Zonta Club of Bunbury

Zonta is a not-for-profit human rights organisation working to build a better world for women and girls since 1919.

BENEFICIARY PROJECT

The grant will be used to purchase car parts for their “Keys to Freedom” Project, working with local businessman Nathan Reed of Advanced Auto Solutions, to make vehicles roadworthy for women at the Harbour Refuge who are escaping domestic violence. This includes transfer of vehicles, plus registration if needed and a contribution towards insurance.

WANT TO APPLY FOR A BENEFICIARY GRANT FOR YOUR ORGANISATION?

Chef’s Long Table Charity Beneficiary Grants are open to all South West not-for-profit and community organisations and groups to assist in a future project. Three levels of grants are available depending on the size of grant up to maximum grant of $30,000.

Our application round for Beneficiary Grants usually runs from April to July, with successfull beneficiaries announced in August or September. The beneficiary grants are then issued after the next Chef’s Long Table Charity Lunch.