Hume Bank
Safer Communities Fund
In July 2024, Hume Bank announced the launch of its dedicated Safer Communities Fund with an initial contribution of $50,000 in support of creating a safer community and helping to end domestic and family violence.
The fund will contribute financial support directly to frontline family and domestic violence services across the region.
“At Hume Bank we believe in making progress for all in our community, and to do this we will take a stand on big issues that our community cares about. One of these is family and domestic violence. We understand that we all need to work together to promote and foster safe, equal and respectful relationships and that we all must continue to do more”.
Stephen Capello, Hume Bank CEO.
Contribute to the Safer Communities Fund
If you would like to contribute to this cause, tax-deductible donations can be made to the Fund at any Hume Bank branch or via bank transfer into: –
BSB- 640 000 Account number 111 334 863.
Account Name: Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund.
Reference: HBSCF – Your Name
Please email your contact details to mail@bordertrust.org.au to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Hume Bank
Safer Communities Grant
The purpose of the Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund is to support local charitable programs and projects that increase community safety. The focus for the 2025 Safer Communities grant round will be on community-led solutions that address domestic violence.
The Safer Communities Fund Grant Program will consider applications from community-based, not-for-profit organisations for projects which align with the following impact areas:
- Community Connection + Wellbeing
- Community Equity.
A specific focus of the 2025 grant round is projects or programs that provide community education and prevention strategies, together with initiatives that:
- Assist people experiencing domestic violence
- Assist people to meet their safety needs
- Support domestic violence survivors.
For this round, grants up to $15,000 will be awarded. We welcome conversations about your project to ensure alignment with the Safer Communities Fund grant round.
Border Trust will receive and manage donations and deliver the Safer Communities Fund grant round, ensuring funds are allocated to programs and initiatives that meet the established grant criteria across Albury, Wodonga, Federation, Greater Hume, Indigo, Towong, Wagga Wagga and Wangaratta Local Government Areas.
The Hume Bank and Border Trust collaboration involves extensive community consultation to identify the most pressing needs and ensure the effective distribution of resources.
Key Dates
2025 Grant round closed 10 March.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by early May.
For more information contact:
Glenys Atkins
Community Engagement + Impact
glenysa@bordertrust.org.au
0447 684 506
“We are thrilled to partner with Hume Bank to address this pressing need in our community. As a community foundation, Border Trust has the local connections and expertise needed to effectively manage the Safer Communities Fund, and ensure grants are effectively delivered to those in need. Donors can rest assured that their gift will make a positive difference, now and in the future.”
Sue Gold, Border Trust Executive Officer.