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Get in touchHeritage Bank Charitable Foundation provides a second round of $90,000 in grants for charities
Applications for this round of grants are now open and close on Friday, 30 September 2022.
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Heritage Bank has made changes to various lending and deposit interest rates effective Wednesday, 17 August 2022. Read more here.
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Welcome to the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation was created to continue building upon the amazing community support Heritage Bank has provided since 1875. We are passionate about supporting high quality programs that create long lasting positive impacts by reaching people in need in the communities we serve. Our support focuses on three key areas:
- Positive educational and alternative pathways to help at-risk children and teenagers;
- Health care services for vulnerable Australians and their families; and
- Support for the economic and social wellbeing of people in regional, rural and remote communities, including in times of natural disasters.
Grant applications open now
We're pleased to announce the third round of Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation Grants are open now until 30 September 2022.
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Our first Community at Heart Appeal
We've launched our first "Community at Heart Appeal" supporting the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation and its Share-A-Book Program.
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The Business of Beef Fundraising Lunch
Join the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation and hear the amazing story of Mort & Co Executive Chairman Charlie Mort. Registrations close 15 July.
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Weis Community Fund beneficiaries announced
The two charities who will share in $25,000 as beneficiaries of the inaugural round of Weis Community Fund grants have been announced.
The Business of Beer Fundraising Lunch
Join the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation and hear the amazing story of Stone & Wood Co-Founder Ross Jurisich. Registrations close 7 February.
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HBCF Heartbeat March 2022 Edition
Welcome to the third edition of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation’s Heartbeat.
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$105,000 donation to support flood-impacted communities
The Heritage community has thrown its financial support to rally behind areas devastated by recent flooding, today announcing a $105,000 donation to assist flood victims.
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$25,000 available for inaugural Weis Community Fund grants
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation invites applications from not-for-profit organisations on the Darling Downs for $25,000 in grants under the newly created Weis Community Fund.
Unilever Australia announces recipients of the Weis Community Fund
Over $1m will be granted to Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation and University of Southern Queensland as recipients of the new Weis Community Fund established by Unilever Australia
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HBCF Heartbeat November 2021 Edition
Welcome to the second edition of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation’s Heartbeat.
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Grant brings Bravehearts’ program to wider Toowoomba region
Bravehearts will bring its Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure show to the Darling Downs and South West Queensland region, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Alpine Refrigeration cements long-term commitment to Toowoomba with $60K donation to create community fund
Read articleHeritage Bank Charitable Foundation receives $1 million donation to help people in need
A $1 million donation from Heritage Bank will accelerate the capacity of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Heritage Bank announces merger opportunity with People’s Choice
Learn more about this non-binding agreement to explore a merger opportunity.
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Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation provides a second round of $90,000 in grants for charities
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Bundaberg Branch Manager Visits Youth Insearch
A heartwarming story about Youth Insearch and a visit from, Heritage Bank Bundaberg Branch Manager Gina.
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HBCF Heartbeat May 2021 Edition
Welcome to the first edition of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation’s Heartbeat.
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Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation launches Sub-Funds!
Take the next step with your charitable giving by starting your Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation “Sub-Fund”.
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Teams answer trivia fundraising challenge
The excitement of announcing our first-ever round of grants carried over to hosting a unique trivia fundraiser.
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Beneficiaries of COVID-19 Kick Start grants announced
We've celebrated a landmark occasion by announcing the nine Australian charities who will share in $90,000 as beneficiaries of its first-ever round of grants.
COVID-19 Kick Start Grants Now Open
Our first-ever round of grants will see $90,000 being made available to help smaller charities hit hard by COVID-19 to continue their good work.
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Welcome to Executive Officer Mr Paul Olds
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation is pleased to welcome Mr Paul Olds as its inaugural Executive Officer.
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Generous donation from QBE
In a great display of Christmas spirit, QBE’s Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance arm has made a generous contribution to the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Renowned painter donates pieces to support cause
Internationally renowned speed painter Brad Blaze has helped raise money for the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation.
Our Heroes Day Friday 28 June 2019
Branches across the Heritage Bank network celebrated the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation becoming operational by channeling their heroes.
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We can now accept donations
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation is now able to accept donations - and community members have been urged to assist people in need by throwing their support behind it.
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Meet Our Director Ms Christine Maher
Ms Maher is a former partner of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Lawyers and an experienced non-executive director.
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Meet Our Chairman Mr Bill Armagnacq
Mr Armagnacq brings extensive board and corporate senior executive experience to the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Meet Our Director Mr Paul Williams
Mr Williams brings more than 25 years’ experience in finance and property industries to the Foundation Board.
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Meet Our Director Mr Stephen Davis
Mr Davis has a long history of service to industry, community and sporting organisations in the Toowoomba region.
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How are we making a difference?
When you make a donation to the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation, you’ll be providing so much more than just a financial contribution. We don’t feel the best approach to support the community is to “just write a cheque”.
Instead, we take a holistic approach. The charities we assist will have the collaborative backing of our staff, members and business partners. Our goal is to harness the collective strength of the Heritage community to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families.
Heritage Bank funds all operational costs of the Foundation, ensuring all donations received and investment income generated is applied to helping those in need, now and into the future.
Why donate?
We owe it to our donors to ensure we do justice to their generosity by have the greatest impact possible. That's why we believe it is critical to have a robust selection process for our grant recipients.
Our history
Heritage has a rich history of putting People first and the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation is another pillar for us to spread this philosophy and better the communities we operate in.
We acknowledge and honour the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet, work and live. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past, present and emerging.
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