Westpac Foundation
The time for social enterprise
Westpac Foundation’s 2021 Impact Report documents the collective impact we’re making - together with our community partners - in local communities across Australia.
Gift #forgood
If you’re looking for a unique gift with a side of social impact, consider spending with one of Westpac Foundation’s social enterprise or community partners and help create jobs and opportunities for people overcoming barriers to work.
$1.2 million to help social enterprises grow
Westpac Foundation has awarded a total $1.2 million to four social enterprises creating jobs and training opportunities for people overcoming barriers to work.
$1.25 million investment in jobs and training
Westpac Foundation has awarded $1.25 million in grants to over 100 social enterprises and not-for-profits who are creating job opportunities and providing training and education to enhance employment readiness for people experiencing disadvantage.
Fire, pandemic and a plan
After catastrophic bushfires and a global pandemic, founder of Dunn & Lewis Foundation Gayle Dunn needed a new business plan.
Creating impact
We support social enterprises and community organisations creating jobs and opportunities for people overcoming barriers to work.
111
Grants awarded by Westpac Foundation in 2021.
$2.95m
Value of grants awarded in 2021.
4,704
Jobs created by Westpac Foundation supported social enterprises since 2015.
7,337
Pro bono hours contributed by Westpac employees in 2021.
Helping for 140 years
Westpac Foundation is a charitable organisation that has been helping people for the past 140 years.
Today, we provide funding and programs to support social enterprises and community organisations creating jobs and opportunities for people overcoming barriers to work. Our mission is to help social enterprises create 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Things you should know
Public donations to Westpac Foundation are administered by Westpac Community Limited as trustee for Westpac Community Trust (ABN 53 265 036 982). Westpac Community Trust is a Public Ancillary Fund, endorsed by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
Policies
The Westpac Foundation adopts the Westpac Group Speaking Up Policy in dealing with whistleblowing disclosures. A copy of that policy can be viewed here: Westpac Group 'Speaking Up' Policy (PDF 315KB). Some aspects of that policy may not be applicable in the operational environment of the Westpac Foundation. As such, the Westpac Foundation adopts the Westpac Group Speaking Up Policy to the extent reasonably possible.