MPC Patron Circle

The MPC Patron Circle is making the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor more extraordinary.

When you join the MPC Patron Circle, you are a part of a select community of funding leaders who are supporting the innovative, internationally-renown Melbourne Pollinator Corridor to thrive and grow.

Your leadership enables us to create greater impact in inner-city biodiversity conservation, education programs, social justice, urban design and community connection to nature and each other.

Acknowledgement of MPC Patrons

We are exceptionally grateful to our MPC Patrons for their generosity and recognise their deep commitment to our work. As an MPC Patron, you will receive invitations to special events and be given opportunities to connect to our work and our team. We will also be proud to recognise you on the MPC’s online platform and our website, by agreement.

Becoming an MPC Patron

Becoming an MPC Patron begins with monetary donations of $2000 within one financial year.

In-kind donations may be accepted as well (eg use of software, consulting, event spaces, material assets etc). Please note: We can’t give a tax receipt for this.

Please contact giving@heartscapes.org.au if you have any queries or would like to discuss further. FAQs are at the bottom of this page.

MPC Patron Circle names

The 4 levels of the MPC Patron Circle are wildflower, understory, midstorey and canopy. Each represent an important layer of vegetation needed in cities and are crucial for our ecosystems and the critters that live in them.

MPC Patron Circle FAQs

  • Yes, all MPC Patron gifts are tax deductible for Australian residents.

  • When donating online, you will receive an automated receipt to the email used for the donation. If you do not receive this make sure you check your junk or spam folder.

    For recurring monthly donations made via credit card, your receipt for the full financial year will be sent before the conclusion of the financial year.

    For any queries regarding receipts, please contact us at giving@heartscapes.org.au or post to 101 Cobden St South Melbourne Vic 3205.

  • If you would like to become an MPC Patron and use a direct bank transfer you are more than welcome.

    Please email us at giving@heartscapes.org.au to inform us of your gift and use the following banking details:

    • Financial Institution: Beyond Bank Australia

    • Bank Branch: South Melbourne

    • Account Name: Heartscapes Inc Gift Fund

    • BSB number: 325 185

    • Account number: 0407 5892

    • Reference (so we can track it): First and last name

    If you would prefer to donate by contacting us directly, please email us at giving@heartscapes.org.au

  • Yes. You can become a member of the MPC Patron Circle from outside Australia! An international bank transfer can be made using the following details:

    • Financial Institution: Beyond Bank Australia

    • SWIFT Code (BIC): CUSCAU2SXXX

    • BSB number: 325 185

    • Account number: 04075892

    Please note an incoming international payment incurs a fee of $8.00 and payments must be received in Australian Dollars (AUD).

    Please email giving@heartscapes.org.au if you have any enquiries.

  • To cancel or update the amount of your MPC Patron Circle membership, please email us at giving@heartscapes.org.au or by post to 101 Cobden St South Melbourne Vic 3205. Please allow at least 5 business days notice for any changes and updates.

  • Yes! Here are the details:

    • Financial Institution: Beyond Bank Australia

    • Bank Branch: South Melbourne

    • Account Name: Heartscapes Inc Gift Fund

    • BSB number: 325 185

    • Account number: 0407 5892

    • Reference (so we can track it): First and last name

    Please be sure to email us at giving@heartscapes.org.au to let us know of your incoming gift.

  • Due to the nature of charity donations, refunds are given at the discretion of our management and Heartscapes will treat each refund on a case by case basis.

    Therefore please make sure that the amount you enter is the amount you wish to give.

    In the event of:

    • An incorrect amount being entered

    • An accidental donation

    • A system error with the donation processing

    • Or any other unusual circumstance

    we will review the request and endeavour to resolve each refund enquiry promptly and fairly.

    Please submit your request for a refund by email giving@heartscapes.org.au

    Thank you.

  • Credit card fee: $0.25

    Direct debit fee: $0.55

    Visa/Mastercard: 1.25%

    Amex 1.75%

  • If you have a question or would like to discuss anything further please write to giving @heartscapes.org.au .

    Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.