Community and social enterprise
We can only prosper if the communities in which we operate are prospering. Our long tradition of community support means this philosophy is deeply entrenched in our culture.
Family of philanthropic foundations
Our foundations offer a range of grants for social enterprises and small community organisations making a big difference.
- Westpac Foundation
- Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
- St.George Foundation
- Bank of Melbourne Neighbourhood Fund
- BankSA Foundation
Natural Disaster Recovery Grants
We offer grants to support the long term recovery of communities affected by natural disasters, six to nine months later.
Does your organisation meet our social impact or sponsorship criteria?
Our social impact assessment tool can help you work out whether your organisation may attract community investment from Westpac.
How else can Westpac help community organisations?
- Social enterprises can register interest in selling products and services to Westpac
- Social sector organisations can access tailored banking services
- Community groups can register interest in tapping into Westpac employees' volunteering and donation programs
Financial and governance education for not-for-profits
Westpac's school of money, the Davidson Institute, offers a range of money management topics that may be customised for your community group.
Microfinance opportunities
Our current community partnerships
We have built strong partnerships with organisations that reflect our values and also help us create better futures for all Australians.
Indigenous community organisations
We have many initiatives to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.
- Jawun Indigenous Corporate Partnerships
- Become a supplier of products and services to Westpac
- Reconciliation Action Plan
Financial hardship assistance
If a customer in your community is experiencing financial difficulty we have a dedicated team that can help.