Community Sponsorships

Auswide Bank is committed to supporting our staff, customers, and communities by sponsoring suitable opportunities that are aligned to our Vision, Mission and Values.

Auswide Bank has been actively supporting community interests for over 57 years. Our community support and sponsorship investment aims to support grassroots organisations such as sporting clubs, community groups and charities that benefit the community in a positive and sustainable way.

How to apply

To assist in our review of your application, please complete the Community Support and Sponsorship Application form below. Applications may take up to six weeks to assess and review.

We aim to respond to all community support and sponsorship applications as soon as we can however if the application is urgent or under time constraint, please include this in the application form.

Auswide Bank is willing to consider all sponsorship and monetary requests, however, we are more likely to support applications that that align with the following criteria.

• Provide long-term opportunities to partner with organisations that make a meaningful impact in the communities in which we operate.
• Are aligned with our mission and values.
• Are aligned with our purpose of helping people.
• Provide mutually beneficial outcomes for both the bank and the recipient.
• Promote the Auswide Bank brand in a positive way.
• Help us achieve our strategic customer and growth goals.
• Provide opportunities that provide meaningful exposure to Auswide Bank's target audience.
• Initiatives that offer opportunities for engagement and interaction with the community.

We will only approve major sponsorships where Auswide Bank is assured it is the only financial services sponsor of the event or organisation.

How it Works

Sponsorships

• Financial support through sponsorship of community activities, organisations, and events - covering a wide range of sporting, cultural and community interests and endeavours.

Donations

• Provision of promotional items and vouchers (where possible) to a range of organisations to assist with their own fundraising efforts e.g., school fetes, cent sales, trivia nights, raffles etc.
• Donations of cash or to various charitable organisations.

In-kind support

• Staff acting as volunteers or office bearers in various community organisations.
• Use of our marquees and event equipment.
• Allowing availability of branches as collection points for community fundraising efforts or appeals.
• Supporting fundraising and assisting staff to donate to any Australian charity via morning teas etc.