In the City of Newcastle each year a charitable organisation is chosen by the Lord Mayor to be recognised for the great work that they do at the breakfast. The beneficiary winner also receives the proceeds of the breakfast.
2019 Beneficiary Recipient
The 2019 beneficiary winner was the Mentor Support Network who received $16,000. These funds were made possible through the generosity of the breakfast sponsors and the donations of breakfast guests.
The purpose of the Mentor Support Network is to help disadvantaged youth achieve their education and career goals. Educational Scholarships are awarded to young students over 15 years old who are committed to achieving educational goals, but who, because of financial or other hardship, are at significant risk of being unable to do so. Scholarships range in value up to $3,000. They have also developed a Mentor Training Program to provide mentors the skills and tools necessary for working with youth.
Previous Beneficiary Winners
- 2018 Zara’s House www.zarashouse.org.au
- 2017 DALE Young Parents School https://www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/young-parents-school/our-school/newcastle-campus
- 2016 Girl Friday www.girlfridaylunch.com
- 2015 Hunter Women’s Centre www.hwc.org.au
- 2014 Grainery Care www.grainerycare.com
- 2013 CityServe www.cityserve.com.au
- 2012 Christians Against Poverty www.capaust.org
- 2011 World Vision www.worldvision.com.au
- 2010 Soul Café www.soulcafe.com.au
- 2009 Food 4 Life (Baptist Care) www.baptistcare.org.au