The philanthropic arm of Bendigo Bank. We work with the Community Bank network and corporates to help communities thrive.
Working together for communities
Since our beginning, we’ve proudly collaborated with our Community Bank network and corporate partners throughout Australia. Together we do great things.
Our proven track record establishes us as a trusted partner for more than 200 Community Bank companies, corporations and government. This allows us to work collaboratively to enhance the wellbeing of the communities we support.
We manage grants, scholarships and community-focused appeals to get funding where it is needed and create a lasting difference.
We are a donor-advised foundation, administered by Sandhurst Trustees.
Community grants
We facilitate a wide range of grants to assist eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations across Australia invest their profits back into local communities.
Scholarships
Each year, we award local Community Bank and Bendigo Bank scholarships to community-minded students who are studying at an Australian university or TAFE.
Yearbook
Our Yearbooks showcase collaborations with the Community Bank network and corporate partners to help build thriving communities.
Community stories
Inspiring stories: learn how Bendigo Bank and our partners enable hope and change in communities.
Contact us
Make an enquiry about grants, scholarships, or appeals.
Things you should know
The bank’s foundation manages donations, distributing funds at the discretion of Sandhurst Trustees Limited (ABN 16 004 030 737), a Bendigo and Adelaide Bank subsidiary (ABN 11 068 049 178). While donor advice guides decisions, the final grant and scholarship allocation rests with the trustee. All distributions are made from trusts administered by CEF on Sandhurst Trustees' behalf.
Grants and appeals are administered by the Foundation from the following trusts:
Community Enterprise Foundation (DGR) ABN 69 694 230 518
Community Enterprise Charitable Fund (TCC) ABN 12 102 649 968
Community Enterprise Foundation Disaster Relief Fund ABN 71 589 381 152
