We're committed to supporting local communities

Since September 2000, Bayswater and Noranda Community Bank^® branches have returned around $2 million to the local community. In 2018, our financial community contribution was $186,905, with bank staff and directors also volunteering at a number of community events throughout the year.

This is how we made a difference: 

• Student scholarships - $17,500 
• Grants and donations - $118,055 
• Environment House - $25,000 
• Constable Care Road Safety School - $20,000 
• Delivery of mental health first aid courses - $6,350 

Share in more than $30,000 in Community Grants!

We have launched our 2019 community grants round and it is an exciting new opportunity for your group to share in more than $30,000 of grant money.

Following on from the enormous success of our new approach to the grants in 2018, we're pleased to inform you that this year, we’ll again simply be asking you to present your pitch in a 3-minute talk or, for incorporated groups, just nominate. It’s that simple.

The nomination process is the same for both incorporated and non-incorporated groups.

Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will it work?

• Each non-incorporated group that meets the nomination criteria will have 3 minutes to tell representatives from Bayswater and Noranda Community Bank^® branches what they need the grant money for, and what the benefits will be.
• Once each group has presented, the representatives will decide who the grant money will go to, and what share of the $30,000 each will receive.
• Incorporated groups will be assessed separately by Bayswater and Noranda Community Bank^® branch representatives.

Who can nominate?

To be eligible to present your case for the chance to receive a share of more than $30,000 in grant money, you must:

• Be a not-for-profit organisation or community-based group/enterprise.
• Be based in the City of Bayswater OR provide a distinct community benefit to the residents of the City of Bayswater.

What are the rules?

• Applications for grants cannot exceed $5,000.
• Part funding for projects worth more than $5,000 will only be considered where the majority of the funds have already been raised.
• Funding for ongoing running costs will not be considered – your application must be linked to a specific project, program, purchase (e.g. equipment, uniforms), infrastructure, event or similar.
• Depending on the number of applications received and the assessment of the judging panel, you may receive only part of your funding request.

Why should I do this?

We know how hard it is to fund not-for-profit and community groups and keep them evolving. We know you are all volunteers who already give up so much of your time and energy. This is an opportunity to fund all or part of that next thing you want to achieve, with minimal effort.

What’s the time frame?

What do I do now?

• Firstly, get excited about this great opportunity!
• Nominate online by clicking ‘Apply from Monday 5 August’ under the heading 2019 Bayswater & Noranda Community Pitch Program WA.

Apply now.

Want to know more?

If you have further questions, please contact Leh Miin Tan on 9370 3899 or email bcfs@our.own.net.au