Integrity
We do what we say we will do, and we treat trust as our highest responsibility.
About the Trust
We back local charities doing practical work for youth and families across Logan. Our role is simple: raise funds, make grants, and help great local work go further.
Our Purpose
To support and enhance the community of Logan.
Our Vision
A Logan where local charities have the support and resources to deliver lasting, positive outcomes for youth and families.
Our Values
Respect
We value the diversity of Logan and aim to create opportunities for all communities to thrive.
Transparency
We are open about how decisions are made and where funds go, with clear reporting and good governance.
What we do
We focus on funding grassroots, community-led projects that deliver real outcomes in Logan. Grants may support practical needs, capability-building, or initiatives that strengthen connection and wellbeing.
Basic Needs Support
Food, clothing, and essential supplies for youth and families
Education & Youth Development
Education support and pathways for young people
Wellbeing & Community Connection
Wellbeing and community connection initiatives
Crisis Support & Safe Spaces
Safe spaces and crisis support delivered locally
Community Capacity Building
Programs that build resilience and capability in local community organisations
How we are set up
The City of Logan Charitable Trust is a public ancillary fund established in 2017. It is a beneficial enterprise established by Logan City Council and operates as an independent legal entity for the benefit of the city.
In practice, this means we have the governance and accountability expected of a council-established entity, while focusing our work on raising funds and distributing grants to eligible charities.
Our Story
The Trust was established in 2017. Since then, the board and supporters have grown the Trust’s reach — funding local projects and building a stronger platform for future grants. Today, we are focused on being active, visible, and responsive — staying close to local charities and the people they serve.
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Meet The Board
Our board provides governance and direction, and works alongside ambassadors and volunteers to keep the Trust connected to the community.
Mayoress Ali Raven, IAP2 · JP
Director
Mayoress Ali Raven, IAP2 · JP
Director
A passionate advocate for the Logan community, Mayoress Ali Raven is dedicated to fostering positive change. With her extensive experience in leadership and community development, Ali inspires others to make a meaningful impact.
As a Director of the City of Logan Charitable Trust and patron to numerous community organisations, Ali is committed to supporting local initiatives that benefit women, families, and the broader Logan community.
Through her volunteer work and fundraising efforts for local community charities, Ali demonstrates her compassion and dedication to a brighter future for the people of Logan.
Aside from her community efforts and extensive local networks, Ali has professional expertise in Local Government including legislative interpretation, business process improvement, and communications, with certifications as a Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Community Engagement specialist (IAP2), and Justice of the Peace (Qualified).
Matt Lang, FFIA · CFRE
Director
Matt Lang, FFIA · CFRE
Director
Having worked for some of Australia’s most iconic and enduring charities including The Salvation Army, Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, Lifeline Queensland, Mater Hospital Foundation and Variety the Children’s Charity, service to the charity and Not-For-Profit sector is in Matt’s DNA.
In a long list of career highlights, he was fortunate to pioneer the role of Fundraising Manager at the Brisbane Broncos where he successfully directed their Capital Campaign to build a new Training & Community Facility. In addition he designed and launched “Broncos Forever”, a bequest program for Broncos supporters passionately committed to the future success of their team.
After 20 years of working directly for charities, Matt decided it was time to expand his own impact. As a result in late 2023, “The Generous Project” philanthropy and fundraising consultancy was born.
Matt is a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FFIA) and holds the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) international fundraising credential.
Dr John Gilmour, AM · PhD · BPthy · GAICD
Director
Dr John Gilmour, AM · PhD · BPthy · GAICD
Director
John worked in healthcare for over 35 years both clinically and in management — primarily at the Mater Hospitals in Brisbane and until March 2018 was a member of the Executive leadership team at Mater for over 12 years. From April 2018 to April 2022 John fulfilled the role of CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland.
A Physiotherapist by profession, he completed his Doctorate in 2002 at UQ and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Throughout his health career he has had a focus on supporting people with disability and other social disadvantage circumstances.
John has served in a range of Board Director roles over a 25-year period. He is currently Board Chair of Help Enterprises, Board Chair of Karuna Hospice Services Limited, and Board Chair of Holy Cross Services Limited.
In June 2018, John was awarded Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the community.
Stewart Fleming, BInfTech · MBA · MCC
Director
Stewart Fleming, BInfTech · MBA · MCC
Director
Stewart Fleming is a seasoned entrepreneur and community leader with a track record of founding and managing over 30 businesses across diverse sectors. As the founder of Performance Studios in Loganholme, he has created a hub for artistic and personal development, offering coaching for singers and business professionals alike.
Beyond his business pursuits, Stewart has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to community service. His roles have included President of the Logan Chamber of Commerce, President of INNOV8 Logan, and Secretary of Logan Angels.
Stewart’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Information Technology from QUT and an MBA from the University of Wales. As a Director of the City of Logan Charitable Trust, he continues to leverage his extensive experience to drive sustainable, positive impacts within the Logan community.
Sheridan Webcke
Director
Sheridan Webcke
Director
For the better part of Sheridan’s career she specialised in Human Resources and Employee Relations and has held a number of senior roles in Education, Health, Manufacturing and retail, including running her own ER consultancy. Six years ago she took on a new challenge and embarked on an operations career. She currently heads up an operations leadership team of 13 in a senior retail operations lead role, currently the State Manager for BWS in Qld.
Sheridan has been on a number of Governing Boards, both voluntary and paid roles in government, schooling and child care, Safety and Nursing and Midwifery. Sheridan brings to her roles strategic, legal, financial, employment relations, WH&S, governance, human resources and operational experience. She has university qualifications in Arts, Psychology, Business, Human Resources and Applied Law to Masters Level and is a trained and experienced mediator.
Sheridan’s most recent Board role prior to the City of Logan Charitable Trust Director role, was her 3 year appointment to the APRHA Qld Nursing and Midwifery Board where she played an active role overseeing the regulation of Nursing professionals in Qld.
In 2023, Sheridan won the national People’s Choice Award for the Endeavour Groups Imprint Awards, recognising the positive and lasting imprint she leaves on her organisation and the people she comes into contact with by living the values of the organisation.
Sheridan is creative and enjoys using her creative talents to think outside of the box and to add some fun to the everyday. She is keen to use her qualifications, experience and connections to help others in the community and to selflessly give back to those in need of some extra support.
Russell Postle, CA · FCA
Director
Russell Postle, CA · FCA
Director
Russell has more than 40 years of experience covering many of the disciplines in the accounting profession, including audit, cost accounting, business valuations, corporate restructures, forensic investigations, taxation consulting, family business consulting and business advice.
Involvement in the NFP sector includes: Director of the Royal Flying Doctor Service from 1994 to present; Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee 2000 to November 2019; Chair of the Board November 2019 to 2023. Director of the RFDS Foundation from its establishment in 2018 to present.
Russell is Queensland Chair of the Charities & NFP Committee of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He co-authored a discussion paper on Establishing a Reserves Policy for Charities and Not for Profits.
Compliance and transparency
We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Our annual reporting and key documents are available for anyone who wants to learn more.