Community Bank Byford & Districts

Community Bank Byford & Districts

Byford & Districts Community Development Services Limited (BDCDSL) is the franchisee of Community Bank Byford & Districts. BDCDSL is a social enterprise run by the community, for the community, and aims to provide funding and sponsorships for community-based groups and initiatives.

Our Story & History

Community Bank Byford & Districts opened in January 2004 due to bank’s leaving the area. A committee of local’s rallied to bring Bendigo Bank to the area and raised capital by taking pledges for the Community Bank.

Over the past 20 years, we are proud that our Community Company has provided over $1.9million back to local community organisations and groups.

Our point of difference

You may not think who you bank with matters. But it does. For our customers, their banking is making a real difference.

Every day our customers help change lives, and save lives, simply by banking with us. Home loans are building skate parks, preschools, ambulance stations and playgrounds. Personal loans, business banking and credit cards are funding local events, sporting groups and disabled and aged care facilities.

Everyday banking with Community Bank Byford & Districts is providing all this and more.

The role we play is to feed into prosperity, not off it.

Community Bank Byford & Districts is committed to developing partnerships that assist in achieving positive community outcomes.

Byford & Districts Community Development Services Limited is driven by our overarching strategy to invest in the growth of a resilient, sustainable, and thriving community within the local shire.

BDCDSL offers the following funding opportunities:

1. Sponsorships

2. Grants

3. Donations

Before you attempt to apply for funding, it will be useful for you to understand that the following criteria apply to all applications:

• Your organisation must bank with Community Bank Byford & Districts or be willing to transition banking prior to any funding being paid
• Your organisation must be a Not for Profit. We are unable to provide Community funding to businesses
• Application outcomes may take up to 60 days. If the application response is required prior, please email secretary@bdcdsl.com.au

Generally, BDCDSL is unlikely to approve an application if:

• You apply for funding as, or on behalf of, an individual person
• You have failed to supply acquittal details or to comply with previous funding conditions set by Byford & Districts Community Development Services Limited
• You are applying on behalf of a commercial enterprise

If you successfully answered “no” to all these criteria and have read the Community Funding Guidelines, then please continue and read the information that follows.

Community Investment Funding

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are provided to community organisations rather than specific projects. Sponsorship supports a local club or activity and is entered in to on the understanding that the gesture will be reciprocal through a Return on Investment (i.e. the organisation supports the Community Bank with their business and that the sponsorship is appropriately acknowledged and publicised).

To apply for sponsorship, the organisation must have a Community Bank Byford & Districts account or willingness to transition banking. Funds will not be paid into any other accounts.

Community Impact Grants

Community Impact grants are provided to support worthy initiatives that enhance the community. Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit and align with our Community Investment Strategy which is outlined below.

1. Add value to the community
   2. Have a tangible positive benefit for our community
   3. Be relevant to the wider community
   4. Protect the integrity of the Community Bank Byford & Districts and Bendigo Bank brands
   5. Be non-politically motivated
   6. Activities must be legal and considered acceptable by normal community standards

As a part of the Grant process, you will be asked to adhere to conditions outlined in the community grant agreement. You will also be asked to acquit the grant and demonstrate how you have adhered to these conditions.

An example of a Community Impact Grant would be for a public playground, infrastructure or long-term programs that benefits the local community.

Donations

Donations are provided to community organisations up to the value of $1000.00 (inc GST). Request for funds above this amount, is classed as a sponsorship and will require the appropriate application.

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