Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank’s recent AGM included announcements that have set the bar for creating impact in our community.
During the 2021/22 financial year, our community continued to support Community Bank Sarina with customer numbers up 6.1% - enabling the local branch to provide significant investments back into community groups and organisations.
The results also provided for a fully franked dividend of 10c per share to the company’s local shareholders.
Last financial year, the branch team focused on connecting with and supporting customers, assisting them on the path to their financial goals, including first home loans, first car or next home, among others.
In a bid to enhance liveability within the region, Community Bank Sarina ramped up its support to a range of community organisations – many of which are volunteer run – to focus on connection, diversity and inclusion.
“We have supported our community directly with a record amount of $424,036 through community grants, sponsorships and activations, including signage and charitable donations, during the past 12 months,” said Community Bank Sarina board chair, Karen May.
“Since opening the branch in 2005, building on last year’s investment we have now injected a total of $3.4 million back into the community - supporting organisations and groups with a range of projects and initiatives to enhance liveability and increase capacity in our region.
“This year we were pleased to support health and wellbeing in our community through the Mackay Hospital Foundation with a $17,800 community grant to purchase blanket warmers and treatment chairs – to ensure Sarina Hospital patients are comfortable during their stay and treatments.
“Supporting the Hospital Foundation has been a focus this year, with a second community grant of $4,893 being awarded for the purchase of vital signs monitors.
“Recognising the importance of sun safety, a number of organisations, including P&Cs, benefited from our Marquee Sponsorship Program which provides a dual branded marquee for shade and sun protection, and feather banners to use at events.
“We would like to thank our customers for choosing to bank with Community Bank Sarina, as without you, we wouldn’t be able to provide the level of community investment and positively impact our community.”
To find out more Community Bank Sarina announcements and the Community Engagement Program, follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SarinaCommunityBankBranch.
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QCWA Sarina Branch President Mary-Therese Watson presented the support they have received from Community Bank Sarina over the years
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