Important COVID Information.
The South Melbourne Community Chest Op Shop is currently closed in line with Victorian Health Restrictions for shopping, retail and personal services in Metro Melbourne. When permitted to re-open, we ask customers and staff to abide by any applicable rules at that time requiring QR code or manual check-ins, safe personal distancing and sanitation, and the wearing of properly fitted masks. For more info please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/shopping-and-retail.
The South Melbourne Community Chest is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups. We distribute grants annually to community organisations from opportunity shop revenue, financial donations and bequests. #southmelbopshop
SMCC is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups. The Anglican Parish of St. Silas & St Anselm is a haven for locals who are doing it tough. They provide a meal every Sunday evening in the Church Hall. It’s known as the Sunday Suppers Welfare Program and is an open house for all who come. They also provide food parcels each month to those in need. In 2020 SMCC provided a grant to assist with the cost of food. #southmelbopshop
The South Melbourne Community Chest is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups. We distribute grants annually to community organisations from opportunity shop revenue, financial donations and bequests. #southmelbopshop
We are a a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups. @southportcommunity centre's @cityofvoices_au program was provided a grant in 2020 to develop and perform a new piece of theatre titled “Ballads from the Brink”. #southmelbopshop Read more: southmelbournecommunitychest.org.au/grant/spcc-cov/
The South Melbourne Community Chest is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups. We distribute grants annually to community organisations from opportunity shop revenue, financial donations and bequests. #southmelbopshop
#Volunteers are the lifeblood of our Op Shop. Without them we could not operate, and we are always looking for volunteers. We would love to hear from you.
When we re-open, call in to the shop at 200 Bank Street South Melbourne or ring our Shop Manager on 9699 6839. Otherwise you can visit https://southmelbournecommunitychest.org.au/home/volunteer/ and let us know that you are interested. #southmelbopshop
The South Melbourne Community Chest was launched in 1946 as an umbrella charity fund in the City of South Melbourne. It brought together local residents, the Council, the business community, and other community-based organisations. #southmelbopshop #southmelbourne
We look forward to seeing you in the Op Shop again when we can reopen! It shouldn't be too long now South Melbourne. Stay strong. #InThisTogether #southmelbopshop
about us
The South Melbourne Community Chest is a non-profit organisation that raises funds to distribute to local community groups.
We distribute grants annually to community organisations from the opportunity shop profits, financial donations and bequests.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation. Without them we could not operate. We rely on them to work in the shop and on our management committee.
We would love to hear from you. Pop into the Op Shop, call the Shop Manager on 9699 6839 or visit out Volunteers Page for more information.
Financial donations
SMCC is a registered charity and financial donations are tax deductible. We have DGR status (Deductible Gift Recipient).
Your financial donation will be added to the pool of funding raised at the Op Shop that is used to provide grants to community groups. Expanding our capacity to channel funds back into the community is our key purpose.
Donations Page