Carrick Hill Development Foundation
Welcome home.
Carrick Hill is more than a house and garden, it’s a place people return to, bring others to, and carry with them. It feels like home because it holds beauty, memory, and belonging.
The Development Foundation exists to protect that spirit and to help it grow. As a member, you become part of something bigger: a community shaping what Carrick Hill becomes next. This isn’t just about preserving a place, it’s about investing in its future, and sharing it with generations to come.
Carrick Hill has always been a gift—first from the Haywards, and now from those who care deeply about what it means to South Australia. The Foundation was created to honour that gift and extend it forward.
As a member, you’re more than a donor. You’re a custodian of something rare and deeply loved. Your support funds the quiet conservation projects and bold new ideas that keep Carrick Hill vibrant and relevant.
This is about more than giving, it’s about belonging, and about leaving something meaningful behind. I invite you to join us in carrying this legacy forward.
Peter Kennedy
Chairperson
Why become a Foundation Member?
- Make a lasting difference to one of South Australia’s most beloved cultural places
- Join a welcoming community of passionate supporters
- Enjoy invitations to exclusive events and behind-the-scenes experiences
- Be recognised in our annual Impact Report and onsite donor acknowledgements
- Know your gift helps shape Carrick Hill’s future in a meaningful way
Membership Levels
- Contributor $1,000 – $4,999
- Fellow $5,000 – $9,999
- Custodian $10,000 – $24,999
- Benefactor $25,000+
Your gift at work
Every gift enhances what Carrick Hill offers today and helps build what it will be tomorrow.
Recent Foundation-supported projects include:
- The Pavilion — a state-of-the-art restaurant and function venue bringing new life and energy to the estate | Completed Nov 2023
- The Visitor Precinct — including the shop, garden terrace and kiosk | Completed May 2025
- The Carrick Hill Audio Guide Tour — unlocking stories of the house and collection for every guest | Completed May 2025
- Investments in marketing, events, philanthropy and audience engagement — broadening our reach and deepening community connection
Join us
Carrick Hill belongs to everyone, but its future depends on those who choose to give.
We’d love to welcome you home to the Carrick Hill Development Foundation.
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Make a donationOr get in touch to learn more:
Lara Hamlyn
Senior Coordinator, Philanthropy
foundation.carrick@sa.gov.au
08 7427 7906
A Gift in your Will
