Donation FAQs

As a non-profit organisation with no government funding or parent company support, we rely heavily on the support of those who listen and love us the most – YOU, our listeners!

Because 105.1 LifeFM is a listener-supported, not-for-profit radio station it relies on the financial support of its listeners every day. It is a condition of our community broadcasting licence that we fundraise to demonstrate we have the backing of our ‘community of interest’.

Also by government design, we are limited to five minutes of sponsorship advertising per hour thus limiting our financial capacity significantly. The only way to provide our current level of service and see such impact in the Greater City of Bendigo is to conduct fundraising
appeals.

Donations support the daily operations and mission activity of the radio station including fees and licensing, transmission, programming and production, rent and utilities, and administration. A small amount of funds are also allocated to provide for necessary updates and maintenance of equipment.

You can donate online with confidence. We have multiple security measures in place to ensure that the information you enter into your donations is secure. We have installed an SSL certificate which encrypts all data sent to and from this website (click on the green padlock in the website URL for more information) and also use payment gateways that are verified PCI Compliant. The PCI Security Standards Council is a global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.

Yes! Donating online makes the process easier but if you prefer you can donate with a credit card over the phone. See our contact details.

Yes, we are an Australian Taxation Office-endorsed ‘deductible gift recipient’ (DGR). Any donations of $2 or more made by Australian residents to our organisation are normally tax-deductible.

Yes, we do. Once a donation is confirmed, a tax receipt is sent by mail to the donor’s supplied postal or email address.

Normally we send a receipt within 10 business days. After special fundraising events like our June appeal, when we receive a large volume of donations, it may take a little longer (30-60 days).

You can pay by

• credit card (Visa, MasterCard & American Express) either online, by mail or by phone
• sending a cheque or money order (use our Donation Form if responding to direct mail sent to you)
• or over the phone (by calling our office (03) 5444 3512)
• or drop your gift off in person, 137 Marong Road, Golden Square, VIC 3555

Notes

• Cheques and Money Orders payable to ‘Central Victorian Gospel Radio Inc. Public Fund’
• Post all gifts and correspondence to: PO Box 126, Golden Square, Victoria 3555
• Please do not send cash in the mail.

105.1 LifeFM is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Please check our Privacy Policy for details.

We may contact you by email or by mail to notify you of opportunities and services related to the advancement of 105.1 LifeFM

Yes. This type of donation is known as a ‘bequest’. There are special requirements for leaving a bequest; we invite you to contact us for further information.

Yes. Our Life Changing Partner program is designed for people wanting to make a regular monthly contribution. We can set up automatic debits from your credit card or your bank account. At the end of the financial year we will send you a statement with details of your donations for tax purposes. You can request us to stop the deductions at any time.

No. 105.1 Life FM is owned and operated by Central Victorian Gospel Radio Inc. (CVGR). We are a non-profit organisation that relies greatly on our listeners and other supporters. We do not have government funding or parent company support.

105.1 LifeFM is owned and operated by Central Victorian Gospel Radio Inc., a non-profit media association located in Bendigo, Australia. We are a membership owned association who vote on and elect a Committee that employs an Operations Manager to carry out activities to achieve our vision and mission.

No. Although we uphold mainstream Christian beliefs and values, we are a non-denominational organisation and, as such, we are not associated with any particular church or religious association.

We adhere to the core beliefs and values of mainstream Christian faith. We believe that the world needs hope and its power of positive transformation. We also believe that the message of Jesus Christ in the Gospels of the Holy Bible is the real message of hope.