The Bell Tower in the Community
Light Up for a Cause
The Bell Tower Illuminates More Than the Night Sky
As part of our dedication to our local community, The Bell Tower is proud to be able to partner with local community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. Our Community Tower Project focuses on supporting these groups with fundraising donations, “lighting up” for significant events and awareness campaigns, and promoting their causes to our ever-growing social media following.
Light the Perth Bell Tower in Your Colours
If you have an event or charity you would like us to support by lighting up, apply via the form below and we will be in touch. We can light up for up to 2 days per calendar year for each event.
We ask that you submit your application no less than 30 days before your lighting date. The sooner the better!
Note that this request is only valid for the date for which it is requested and within that calendar year. Any subsequent activity will need to be requested in the next calendar year.
Fundraising Donations & Assistance
The Bell Tower takes great enthusiasm in supporting local fundraising for schools, sports clubs, and community groups. Providing prizes in the form of entry tickets and special offers, the Bell Tower has been able to help numerous schools and community groups raise valuable funds over the years.
If you would like The Bell Tower to support your fundraising efforts, please get in touch with us!
Enquire About Lighting Up the Perth Bell Tower in Your Colours
Lighting Calendar
Events in May 2026
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April 27, 2026 | April 28, 2026 |
April 29, 2026(1 event) April 29, 2026  | April 30, 2026 |
May 1, 2026(1 event) May 1, 2026  May is international Huntington's awareness month which includes the campaign #LightItUp4HD in which landmark buildings and bridges are lit up around the world in blue and purple lights, respectively representing Huntington's disease (HD) and Juvenile Huntington's disease (JHD). Huntington's is a neuro-degenerative disorder that is fatal and incurable. |
May 2, 2026(1 event) May 2, 2026 May is international Huntington's awareness month which includes the campaign #LightItUp4HD in which landmark buildings and bridges are lit up around the world in blue and purple lights, respectively representing Huntington's disease (HD) and Juvenile Huntington's disease (JHD). Huntington's is a neuro-degenerative disorder that is fatal and incurable. |
May 3, 2026(1 event) May 3, 2026 May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome awareness month. Join The Ehlers Danlos Society this May to raise awareness and vital funds to decrease diagnostic timelines and increase research for Ehlers Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. For more information regarding EDS and HSD, and how you can help, head to The Ehlers Danlos Society website: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/ | |
May 4, 2026(1 event) May 4, 2026  Heart Week 2026 (4–10 May) is the Heart Foundation’s annual national heart‑health awareness week, inspiring Australians to start conversations about their heart health and take proactive steps to reduce their risk of heart disease. It’s a powerful moment for communities, workplaces and health professionals to come together, amplify heart‑healthy messages, and support the Heart Foundation’s vision of an Australia free of heart disease. | May 5, 2026 |
May 6, 2026(1 event) May 6, 2026 Heart Week 2026 (4–10 May) is the Heart Foundation’s annual national heart‑health awareness week, inspiring Australians to start conversations about their heart health and take proactive steps to reduce their risk of heart disease. It’s a powerful moment for communities, workplaces and health professionals to come together, amplify heart‑healthy messages, and support the Heart Foundation’s vision of an Australia free of heart disease. |
May 7, 2026(1 event) May 7, 2026 We’re proud to be Going Blue to End Bullying this Do It For Dolly Day! 💙 On May X, we’re proud to light up [structure name] in blue to stand against bullying and show our support for young people and families across Australia. Do It For Dolly Day is a national day of action inspired by Dolly Everett’s story, reminding us all of the importance of kindness, speaking up, and creating a safer, more inclusive world. Join us in turning Australia blue! Find out more or get involved: support.dollysdream.org.au |
May 8, 2026(1 event) May 8, 2026 The Bell Tower will light up in red on 8 May for International Thalassaemia Day, a globally recognised awareness day supporting individuals and families affected by thalassaemia. The lighting aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and highlight the iportance of education and support within the community. | May 9, 2026 |
May 10, 2026(1 event) May 10, 2026  National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day is a day that millions of people across the nation will be celebrating spreading neighborly love and kindness throughout its neighborhoods | |
May 11, 2026(1 event) May 11, 2026 ME/CFS and long COVID-Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (formerly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a serious, complex and disabling neuroimmune condition, poorly understood and in need of greater public awareness. |
May 12, 2026(1 event) May 12, 2026 ME/CFS and long COVID-Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (formerly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a serious, complex and disabling neuroimmune condition, poorly understood and in need of greater public awareness. |
May 13, 2026(1 event) May 13, 2026 Institute for Respiratory Health advocating for Lung Awareness Month |
May 14, 2026(1 event) May 14, 2026
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May 15, 2026(1 event) May 15, 2026  Today we celebrate National Corrections Day, honouring the dedicated men and women working across WA’s corrections system. Their work in protecting our communities and rehabilitating offenders often takes place in challenging environments. To mark the occasion, many Perth and regional WA landmarks are lighting up in green and blue. 💚💙 |
May 16, 2026(1 event) May 16, 2026 Today we celebrate National Corrections Day, honouring the dedicated men and women working across WA’s corrections system. Their work in protecting our communities and rehabilitating offenders often takes place in challenging environments. To mark the occasion, many Perth and regional WA landmarks are lighting up in green and blue. 💚💙 |
May 17, 2026(1 event) May 17, 2026 May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month. We are helping to shine a light on NF by lighting up The Bell Tower blue and green in support of the 13,000 Australians living with this complex condition. NF impacts multiple body systems and is managed by multiple specialists, however up to 90% of kids and adults with NF cannot access coordinated, specialist care. We are proud to support the Children’s Tumour Foundation (@ctfaustralia) in advocating for better care for NF. To learn more or make a donation, visit www.nfawarenessmonth.com.au #NFawarenessmonth #CareShouldn'tBeComplex | |
May 18, 2026(1 event) May 18, 2026 National Volunteer Week is celebrated in May each year, with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country. In Western Australia, it is an opportunity to connect and celebrate the diverse volunteering stories across the state. Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building inclusive and flourishing communities. |
May 19, 2026(1 event) May 19, 2026 |
May 20, 2026(1 event) May 20, 2026 Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is an opportunity to acknowledge the State Emergency Service (SES) for their hard work and dedication to serving the community. WOW Day will be held on May 20 and as part of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services' proactive media campaign, the community will be encouraged to wear orange in support of SES volunteers. |
May 21, 2026(1 event) May 21, 2026  | May 22, 2026 |
May 23, 2026(1 event) May 23, 2026 |
May 24, 2026(1 event) May 24, 2026 National Volunteer Week is celebrated in May each year, with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country. In Western Australia, it is an opportunity to connect and celebrate the diverse volunteering stories across the state. Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building inclusive and flourishing communities. | |
May 25, 2026(1 event) May 25, 2026 This May, The Bell Tower will be lit red in support of Cystic Fibrosis WA and the Australians living with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic, life‑limiting disease for which there is currently no cure. The lighting marks CF awareness month and 65 Roses Day, a major fundraising and awareness campaign that helps fund vital research, advocacy and support services for people living with CF and their families. Look out as The Bell Tower and WA turning red this May and join us in raising awareness for CF Awareness Month. ❤️🌹 | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
May 29, 2026(1 event) May 29, 2026 This May, The Bell Tower will be lit red in support of Cystic Fibrosis WA and the Australians living with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic, life‑limiting disease for which there is currently no cure. The lighting marks CF awareness month and 65 Roses Day, a major fundraising and awareness campaign that helps fund vital research, advocacy and support services for people living with CF and their families. Look out as The Bell Tower and WA turning red this May and join us in raising awareness for CF Awareness Month. ❤️🌹 | May 30, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |