Kingston Community Foundation

06/11/2026

Pop The Fun Grand Opening Tuesday the 10th November!

See you there!

18/10/2026

EXCITING!! Bookings now open for our Dine In the dark experience! Thank you for your patience, Limited spots... If it's not to dine in the dark, join us for Fun games or amazing food. Open 10:30-3pm and from 3:30 until late. 📍11 HANSON STREET, Kingston SE

*Dine in the dark* https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=228c41a3-a509-47c4-9367-65d34be7d27c&venueid=15144&colors=hex,bf360c&date=2026-10-31&serviceids=event_P6GREJU50F63Y_1792022250570

*Game/Bistro*: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=228c41a3-a509-47c4-9367-65d34be7d27c&venueid=15144&colors=hex,a13f34 😍✨

13/10/2026

Thank you to Phil Hoffmann Travel and Phil Hoffmann Travel Kingston SE who, through a sponsorship agreement with the Kingston Community Foundation, annually make a sizeable donation to the Foundation.

Every booking that is made and the Kingston Community Foundation is mentioned,
1% of the booking is donated back to the Foundation. Bookings can be made with any Phil Hoffmann Travel office.

Phil Hoffmann Travel is hosting their annual Travel Expo this Sunday October 18 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, and they would love to see you there.

Entry is free, with attendees able to access exclusive travel offers, meet with leading cruise and touring specialists, enjoy inspiring destination presentations, and go in the draw to win one of four extraordinary travel prizes.

07/10/2026

Well, this is exciting!

Congratulations to Julie and the Pop The Fun team.

It is so wonderful to see this historical and amazing space activated again.

And what’s more, the building is now owned by the Kingston Community, forever, thanks to the tireless work of the Kingston Community Foundation and those that helped fund the purchase, by making tax deductible donations.

To help fully pay off the building, donations are still being gratefully accepted. Head to www.kingstoncommunityfoundation.au for more information or speak to one of our friendly board members.

29/09/2026

Another exciting Kingston SE event is on this Sunday and we will be there.

Kingston SE Show

15/09/2026

There’s been plenty happening since the Kingston Community Foundation officially launched on 11 April 2025, and we’re really pleased to share an update on how things are progressing.

* Earlier this year, the Foundation entered into a contract to purchase the Old Wool Store, with the goal of keeping this important local building in community hands.
* Fundraising began in April 2025, and settlement and transfer of ownership took place on 19 December 2025.
* A national real estate leasing company was engaged to help find the right long-term tenant for the property.
* A long-term lease has now been secured, beginning on 15 August.
* The purchase was only able to go ahead thanks to the generous support of very kind donations and a private, interest-free loan.
* Importantly, this loan still needs to be paid back — which means fundraising remains a key priority.

The Old Wool Store is also set to have a fresh new purpose, with Ms Julie Pinson planning to operate the venue as a French-inspired bistro and board games space. It’s expected to open before the summer season, bringing something new and welcoming to Kingston while breathing life back into a much-loved building that has been sitting vacant for several years.

Built in the 1860s by the Cooke Brothers, the Old Wool Store holds a special place in Kingston’s history. The Kingston Community Foundation Board is proud that the building has now been preserved for the future and is owned by the Kingston community.

While this is a wonderful milestone, there is still an important job ahead. The private interest-free loan that made the purchase possible now needs to be repaid, and we will continue fundraising to make that happen. Every donation, big or small, helps reduce the loan and brings the Foundation one step closer to being able to direct future income straight back into local community projects. Donations are also tax deductible.

The nett income generated by the Kingston Community Foundation will be used to support important local organisations, including the Kingston Soldiers Memorial Hospital, the Kingston Community School Building Fund and the Kingston SE Branch of the National Trust of South Australia.

We truly appreciate your support.

https://www.kingstoncommunityfoundation.au/

15/09/2026

14/09/2026

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Pop The Fun

Another small milestone achieved last week by the board of Kingston Community Foundation.

Des, Mike and Ross installed the gorgeous golden plaque, recognising and acknowledging that The Old Woolstore is proudly now owned by the Kingston Community Foundation.

A local legacy lives on!
https://www.kingstoncommunityfoundation.au/

Pop The Fun is deeply honored to be the keeper of this stunning place.
🙌'Wool-d' love to read your best memories attached to the Old Woolstore ✨

12/09/2026

Another small milestone achieved this week by the board of Kingston Community Foundation.

Des and Mike installed our plaque, recognising and acknowledging that The Old Woolstore is proudly now owned by the Kingston Community through the Kingston Community Foundation.

A local legacy lives on!

https://www.kingstoncommunityfoundation.au/

10/09/2026

Would you like to support the Kingston Communty Foundation AND go in the running to win some great prizes?

Time is running out! Ticket sales close 8 October 2026!

There's 41 prizes on offer with a total value of over $300,000.

If you’d like to help us raise money this year, please buy tickets and help us reach our goal so we can keep supporting our community.

How do I buy tickets?

https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/kingston-community-foundation

FYI - due to government legislation you can’t pay by credit card, only debit card.

Or, if you wish to pay cash please feel free to pop into the Phil Hoffmann Travel Kingston SE office and Suzanne will happily assist.

Thank you for your support and good luck!