2023/2024 People First Bank Annual Review
This financial year, the Foundation (including Sub-Funds) donated $300,164 to 28 amazing charities in support of people in need.
Welcome to People First Bank Foundation
Our Foundation builds on the legacy of the Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation, and will continue to be dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need throughout our communities.
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As a key milestone in the successful merger between Heritage Bank and People’s Choice Credit Union, we are very excited to announce that we have rebranded the Foundation to align with the new name of the Bank. Our focus and philosophy of support has not changed. We are still 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.
The future is bright. Just like the Bank, the merger allows us to have a more national presence. This already can be seen in the selection of our 2024 charity partners, where we have supported programs right across the People First Bank footprint.
$170,000 in grants were on offer to eligible charities as part of the Foundation’s 2024 grant round.
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Applications now open for charities to share $170,000 in grants
Applications now open for charities to share $170,000 in grants
People First Bank Foundation Community at Heart Appeal 2024
We are very excited to launch our third annual Community at Heart Appeal.
Say hello to People First Bank Foundation
The name might be new, but for People First Bank Foundation, there’ll be no change whatsoever to its absolute commitment to supporting communities.
Weis Community Fund scholarship recipient announced
Toowoomba’s Matt Norton is a set to embark on the agri-leadership challenge of a lifetime after receiving a scholarship through the Weis Community Fund.
Weis Community Fund supports next generation of Darling Downs agri-leaders
Agricultural leaders from the Darling Downs will share in a massive $38,000 in grants as the latest recipients of the Weis Community Fund, announced today.
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How are we making a difference?
When you make a donation to the People First Bank 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 People First Bank community to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals and their families.
People First 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.
People First Foundation Limited ATF People First Bank Foundation ABN 79 297 317 699. Registered under the Collections Act 1966 (QLD). People First Bank Foundation may be referred to as The Foundation across this website. The Foundation is not an authorised deposit-taking institution and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Heritage and People’s Choice Limited (People First Bank). People First Bank's support of the Foundation is limited to operational costs, donation amounts and in-kind employee and charity partner support.
