The late Sir John Reid created the John T Reid Charitable Trusts in 1956 and 1963. Although created as two trusts, they are administered together. Sir John’s commitment to helping people in the community is still a priority for today’s Trustees.
Based in Melbourne, the John T Reid Charitable Trusts can distribute funds both within Victoria and nationally. No funds are available for overseas projects. Trustees encourage collaboration between organizations with a similar focus. In approving grants, the Trustees like to balance the funding between rural, regional and urban projects.
A Tradition of Philanthropy
Sir John T Reid was a man who was proud of his family's philanthropic tradition and he carried this on through the establishment of two charitable family trusts.