Movies by Burswood's mission statement is to assist charities that seek to improve the quality of life of children in a health or physical ability crisis.

Over its nine Seasons Movies by Burswood has supported a wide range of children's charities who work with Movies by Burswood (itself a registered charity under the WA Charitable Collections Act) to present the event.  Over 400 volunteers annually contribute their time and energy to make Movies by Burswood Perth's most affordable, enjoyable and family-friendly outdoor cinema.

To date Movies by Burswood has raised over $1,600,000 directly for its Charity Partners and has assisted many other charities in their fund raising activities.

This Season Movies by Burswood has the following as its official Charity Partners:

Riding for the Disabled http://www.rda.org.au RDA enables people with disabilities and volunteers throughout Australia to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through participation in equestrian activities, resulting in the development of life skills, improved quality of life and attainment of personal goals. Operated by trained and caring people committed to our aims now and in the future, RDA is recognised as having active involvement within the equestrian and general communities." "RDA enables people with disabilities and volunteers throughout Australia to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through participation in equestrian activities, resulting in the development of life skills, improved quality of life and attainment of personal goals.

Starlight Children's Foundation http://www.starlight.org.au Since being formed as an Australian children’s charity in 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia. Starlight programs are delivered both in and out of hospital, providing positive distraction to children in their time of need. Living with illness or injury can cause enormous strain in the lives of children and their families. The pain, loneliness and isolation that sick children feel dominates their lives, and they often miss out on normal experiences that healthy children take for granted.  Physical recovery is only part of the solution. Starlight delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.

Ronald McDonald House Charities www.rmhc.org.au The cornerstone of RMHC's work, Ronald McDonald Houses are attached to major women or children’s hospitals and provide a 'home-away-from-home' for seriously ill children and their families. They provide a ‘home-away-from-home’ for families of children with serious illness, along with the support of experienced House Managers, volunteers and other families in a similar situation. Each House is administered by an independent board (made up of McDonald’s, hospital and community representatives) that appoints staff and organises the big-hearted volunteers who manage the day-to-day operations. Capital funding is provided by RMHC, but each House is responsible for its own daily running costs.

Noah’s Ark Toy Library http://www.natl.org.au Established in 1978, Noah's Ark provides much needed resources and specialised equipment and toys to children with specials needs, their families and schools across Western Australia. They also offer additional support to disability agencies, parents, carers and therapists who are working to improve the life skills of these special children and young people. Families of children with speech and language development delay can receive support and advice as well as recommendations for the most appropriate toys. Toys are an essential part of child development. They help to stimulate a child’s interest and assist them to develop new skills such as motor, cognitive and social skills. Noah’s Ark has an enormous range of children’s toys, switch adapted toys, books, equipment and a dedicated computer laboratory. Our staff are trained in the use and application of specialised toys and adapted equipment to assist therapists, teachers, parents and carers in support therapy or education programs.

Wheelchairs for Kids http://www.wheelchairsforkids.org In developing countries where  health care and other social services are poor to non-existent, raising a child with a disability presents a significant burden to the whole family. Without a wheelchair a child can be housebound and a burden for a carer, usually the mother. The endemic poverty is  compounded because the carer is also housebound and possibly unable to earn income or help in the fields. In many cases a child  intellectually capable of attending mainstream school is denied the opportunity because of the absence of a wheelchair. The gift of a wheelchair gives twice. It not only presents the child with freedom but also frees the mother to work and contribute to the family's income.