Community & Education
Leveraging the diverse opportunities that exist within racing and events precincts, helping people realise their potential and access new opportunities.
Building a legacy beyond the race
For more than 165 years, the Melbourne Cup has united communities, inspired generosity and created moments and memories that extend far beyond the race itself.
The Melbourne Cup Foundation builds on that legacy, harnessing the reach and connection of the Melbourne Cup and thoroughbred racing to create meaningful and lasting community impact.
Through charitable giving and strategic partnerships, the Foundation will support organisations and initiatives that are creating positive outcomes for people, horses and communities.
Horses & People
Harnessing the unique and special connection between people and horses to support wellbeing, social inclusion to create positive community outcomes.
Heritage & History
Exploring opportunities to preserve and celebrate the rich history and heritage of thoroughbred racing.
Creating meaningful impact
The Melbourne Cup Foundation is a giving organisation. We're building for long term, to create meaningful and long-lasting positive impact.
We want to work with, and support established charitable organisations that have the expertise, experience and community connections to create meaningful outcomes, providing funding and support where it can make a genuine difference.
Our approach will be considered and transparent, with a focus on supporting initiatives that align with the Foundation's purpose and can demonstrate meaningful and measurable impact.
Looking ahead
The Melbourne Cup Foundation is entering an exciting new chapter, and you can be a part of it.
Over the coming year, we will begin bringing the Foundation to life through charitable giving, strategic partnerships and stories that demonstrate the impact our support can help create.
As the Foundation grows, there will be opportunities for VRC members, partners and the broader community to be part of its future.