Grants

Kendall Community Op Shop was established in 1995 to raise funds to help

build the Kendall Swimming pool. After the pool opened in 2004, funds were

channelled into building and then extending a new shop and since 2009 profits

are returned to the community via a grants system.

The objectives of the Op Shop are to:

Provide and improve the facilities of the Kendall Community Op shop
Assist in the provision of community development projects in the area of
community services, sport and recreation and the arts and culture
Assist with the funding and implementation of major community projects
Provide funding for charitable purposes, such payments to be limited to
15% of the annual net profit of the incorporated body in the year of payment.

The Grants system aims to assist non-profit community groups and organisations that are interested in and working toward the enhancements and well being of the residents of the Port Macquarie Hastings LGA with priority given to projects within the Kendall/ Camden Haven area.. Each year Community groups apply for funds of up to $30,000.

Up to 2025, over $2,165,292 has been given out in grants.. In addition funds are directed to one-off projects and sponsorships.

After the severe flooding in the Mid Coast in May 2025, the Op Shop was able to donate a total of $37,500 in assistance for flood recovery in the local area - $12, 500 for hay bale purchase for local farmers and $25,000 for purchase of fencing materials for use by BlazeAid.

In 2022, the Op Shop directed funds to the Northern River region in the form of food and fuel vouchers to many people affected by severe flooding in the area.

During the exceptional year of 2020, the Op Shop also directed an extra total of $100,000 targeting RFS brigades assisting the ongoing recovery from bushfires which severely affected the local area.

15% of annual net profits have been donated to local and overseas charities.

The shop is staffed by a team of 90 volunteers who work morning or afternoon shifts. Two shop Co-ordinators oversee the coordination of shifts and the general organisation and running of the shop. Volunteers are encouraged to use their skills and interests during their shift and many help coordinate an area of responsibility within the shop. The shop is organised by a Management Committee which works to ensure the effective running of the shop.

Volunteers and community members are very proud of the shop and what it has achieved both in the past and for the future.

Below is the summary of all funds allocated to

Grants, Charity Grants, Sponsorships and One off Grants,

from 2025 back to 2009