Ballarat Foundation Giving Hub
The Ballarat Foundation Giving Hub is a modern and inclusive space designed to bring together the region’s leading social impact organisations.
A Collaboration Hub for Ballarat’s Social Changemakers
Opening in November 2024, the Ballarat Foundation Giving Hub is a modern and inclusive space designed to bring together the region’s leading social impact organisations. Located in the heart of Ballarat’s CBD, the hub offers long-term office tenancies and flexible meeting spaces to support collaboration, innovation, and shared growth.
Purpose-Built for Community Impact
The Giving Hub is fully accessible and equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual and conferencing technology. Its flexible design makes it ideal for:
- Community meetings and forums
- Training and workshop delivery
- Social impact programs and networking events
The space is offered at competitive rates for volunteer-led and not-for-profit organisations, reinforcing our commitment to equity and access.
Office Spaces Available for Tenancy
Hugh Williamson House is ideal for small teams or organisations seeking a permanent base in Ballarat. Offices are located on the second floor.
Meeting Spaces
The lower floor includes flexible meeting spaces, catering for anywhere between 4 and 40 people. Breakout video conference rooms will be available for smaller gatherings to connect your organisation with high-speed internet connection.
Features include:
- Flexible meeting spaces, catering for anywhere between 4 and 40 people.
- Breakout video conference rooms for smaller gatherings with high-speed internet connection.
- Fully accessible including a lift connecting three floors within the building.
- Reception services, access to wifi, and state of the art video conferencing equipment.
- Modern kitchen and bathroom facilities.
- Casual room use, ongoing access to facilities or a permanent tenancy.
- In the centre of Ballarat and close to public transport.
Tours
To book a tour, or enquire about a tenancy or room hire, contact Lucy Ibrahim at:
About Hugh Williamson House
Hugh Williamson House has been designed as a shared space that fosters connection, innovation and greater community outcomes.
The building was previously known as Chatham House and was built in the 1800’s on the historic Lydiard St South in Ballarat’s central business district. It was purchased by the Ballarat Foundation in 2018.
The renovation of the building was made possible through the support of the Victorian State Government, the Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation, The Ross Trust, Percy Baxter Charitable Trust, and Mars Wrigley Foundation, alongside Plan Group, Brandrick Architects and PV Studio.
With its doors now open, the Ballarat Foundation Giving Hub is ready to shape the future of community impact. Hugh Williamson House is more than just a building - it’s a hub where collaboration and generosity come together to create meaningful change for the Ballarat community.
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We work on Wadawurrung land
The Ballarat Foundation acknowledges the Wadawurrung people, the traditional owners of the lands and waterways in our region. We recognise their diversity, resilience, and the ongoing place that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold in our communities. We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and commit to working together in the spirit of mutual understanding, respect and reconciliation.
The Ballarat Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected and empowered to thrive.