Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine now welcomes sponsorship applications for the 2024-25 financial year from Whitsunday not-for-profit community organisations.
“At Bendigo Bank, our customers and the Whitsundays community always win. Our success is based on our profit-with-a-purpose model which sees around 50% of the profits generated by our independently owned and operated Community Bank branch invested back into the community” said Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine Chairman Mark Henry.
The Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine opened in June 2012 with the support of local shareholders who saw the value of the Community Bank model and raised $800,000 locally to establish a branch in the Whitsundays.
Over the past eight years Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine has invested just over $201,500 into local schools, social programs, sporting groups, arts and culture events, conservation initiatives, and community prizes.
Already this year, the Branch has sponsored the Great Barrier Reef Festival and art exhibition, Proserpine Scouts, Whitsunday AFL, Whitsunday United Football Club, Whitsunday Outrigger Regatta just to name a few!
Most weekends Whitsunday locals will also see the Branch’s Community Trailer out and about at sporting and community events.
The Branch’s fully equipped BBQ trailer is available to local sporting and community groups for events. The Community Trailer includes a BBQ with gas bottles, cooking utensils, four marquees, tables, chairs, signage, and a portable PA system.
The sponsorship application process is highly competitive and strict terms and conditions apply.
Applications are usually notified within 2-6 weeks of submitting.
“Our ability to invest in the local community is due to our Branch team for delivering consistently high-quality customer service, our shareholders for backing the Whitsundays community, and all the passionate local Directors past and present for their hard work and dedication,” said Mark.
For sponsorship application forms and Community Trailer booking forms, please visit the Branch’s Facebook (@communitybankcannonvaleproserpine) or email the Branch’s Board Secretariat on secretary@whitsundaycel.com.au
Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale-Proserpine sponsors countless community events and everyone is welcome to apply. Photo supplied
The fully equipped BBQ trailer is available to local sporting and community groups. Photo supplied
