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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The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation was established in 2018 as a Public Ancillary Fund, with seed funding of $2 million from Heritage Bank.
The Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need throughout our community. The Foundation does so by giving grants to eligible not-for-profit organisations that provide:
- 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.
A Public Ancillary Fund is a philanthropic structure established by a trust deed for the purpose of making distributions to organisations who are charities registered as deductible gift recipients (DGRs). This means we are only allowed to provide grants to registered charities, not individuals or non-registered organisations.
Our Foundation is also a DGR entity, therefore donations to us are tax deductible.
The Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation’s philosophy is to provide support now while also building a strong corpus that will benefit and build stronger communities well into the future.
We are in this for the long haul and are dedicated to providing the necessary resources to make a difference.
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Our grants are targeted at making a positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families. We analyse demonstrated outcomes and projected impacts to ensure our grants maximise the benefits they deliver. Our goal is also for our grants to encourage greater collaboration and partnerships between those who share the Foundation’s passion for helping people.
While Heritage Bank has provided seed funding, the Foundation appreciates that many people across the community also want to play a role in helping those less fortunate.
That’s why the Foundation is able to accept tax-deductible donations from members of the public to help us in our mission to support people in need.
We invite you to share our vision of Growing stronger communities, together, where what you do has a real impact on the people around us. Visit our donate page to become a foundation supporter today.
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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.
Latest news
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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We're committed to improving the wellbeing of communities across Australia
Who are we?
Chair
Bill Armagnacq
BCom, FCA, FAICD
Bill Armagnacq served as Company Secretary and Assistant CEO at Heritage Bank for more than 15 years before retiring in May 2019. He has also held senior roles with Ergon Energy and KPMG in Brisbane.
Mr Armagnacq brings extensive board and corporate senior executive experience to the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation as he also serves as chair of the Inner Darling Downs Community Consultative Committee for Inland Rail and as a Director of Empire Theatre in Toowoomba.
Board
Paul Williams
BA, GradDipAppFin, MA (Cantab), MBA, CFTP
Paul Williams joined Heritage Bank in 2000 and is currently the Chief Financial Officer. Mr Williams has more than 25 years’ experience in the finance and property industries having previously worked in Australia and South Africa for various banks as well as global advisory and commercial real estate services firms.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Queensland, a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge in the UK, an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the Finance and Securities Institute of Australia.
Executive Officer
Paul Olds
B.Teach, MBA
Paul Olds is the inaugural Executive Officer of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation. Paul is an experienced not-for-profit leader who was most recently the CEO of Queensland-based charitable organisation the MND and Me Foundation, which supports people with Motor Neurone Disease.
Paul brings not only extensive experience in both the commercial and not-for-profit sector but, importantly a passion for philanthropy. He is responsible for developing the Foundation’s strategies, establishing relationships with key stakeholders, guiding our fundraising efforts and setting up the Foundation to make a meaningful impact in the communities we support.
Board
Christine Maher
BA LLB (Hons), Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland, MAICD
Christine Maher is a former partner of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Lawyers and an experienced non-executive director. Ms Maher is interested in governance, the financial services sector, education and charitable entities.
She is currently a director of Energy Super and the St Joseph’s College Foundation as well as being a former member of the QSuper, WorkCover Queensland and Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Foundation Boards.
Board
Stephen Davis
CRV, AAPI, MAICD
Stephen Davis has been on the Board of Heritage Bank since 2011. He is the Managing Director of Toowoomba valuation firm David W. Swan & Associates. Mr Davis is a qualified valuer, and a licensed real estate agent and auctioneer. He has a long history of service to industry, community and sporting organisations in the Toowoomba region.
Mr Davis is the Past President of the Toowoomba East Primary School P&C; the Darling Downs Branch of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland; the Toowoomba East Rotary Club; and the Glennie Athletics Club. He has been the Deputy Chairman and Treasurer of the Toowoomba Hospice Association since 2001.
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