DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS
Have you ever wondered where SCCS gets the funds to do what it does for Swiss people in NSW?
Without past and present generous contributions from compatriots and the help of numerous volunteers it would simply not be possible for the society to
- assist someone financially if in dire need
- organise and subsidise five to six events and outings a year
- send out close to 400 birthday cards every year to Swiss people aged 70 and over
- visit and bring (or send) a present at Christmas time to about 200 Swiss aged 80 and over.
Read on, to learn of the asset bequeathed to the society.
We would be most grateful if you decided to make a tax-deductable donation to this worthwhile society. These are the details for a direct bank transfer:
ANZ Bank
Swiss Community Care Society
BSB 012-003, Account 8683627
Cheques may be made out to the Swiss Community Care Society, and posted to SCCS, PO Box 320, St. Ives NSW 2075
History of the bequeathed Berowra house
In the early 1990s the Swiss Community Care Society was very lucky to be the beneficiary of a will.
Anna Marie Nägeli-Schuler was a Swiss widow without descendants. After her death, the inherited property was subdivided into three blocks. Two were sold for development. This provided the means to renovate and maintain the house and surrounding garden. The property is a wonderful asset. It cannot be used other than as a family home and therefore has always been rented out. See images above and below.
Understandably, after 30 years of belonging to SCCS, despite regular maintenance, it became necessary to face a big renovation. In 2025 the house stood empty for nine months, while a great builder and team renovated it while retaining its Swiss flair. A young family with two kiddies is now extremely happy to live in this modernised but still very cosy home.
As Mr and Mrs Nägeli were the first people to build in that area in Berowra, they were able to call their street Helvetia Avenue and the one around the corner Geneva Street.
SCCS is very proud to have maintained this bequest over many years to the best of its ability. As you can see, it honours the memory of Swiss people and through that is able to help others and make life happier for many compatriots.
Should you consider including SCCS in your will with a smaller or bigger bequest, you may like (but don’t need) to talk to one of the committee members. You could find their details under CONTACTS.
