Community engagement
As a proud member-owned organisation, with a focus on local community banking, we exist to support our member and their communities. From the Sunshine Coast to Port Macquarie bcu provides funding through our community programs and sponsorships, supporting local community groups and local people.
Learn more about our community engagement and involvement below.
Events and programs
Neville Spear Community Grants Program
Following the success of our initial 2020 community grants, we will be making the grants program part of our quarterly initiative.
Bill Ussher Community Grants Program
At bcu, supporting local communities within our regions is something we’re passionate about. Find out more about how we can help local community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Bill Ussher Scholarship
Enhance your future with our Bill Ussher Scholarship, where ten passionate students, trainees or apprentices have an opportunity to be awarded a scholarship!
Ride Around the River
IRONMAN Sponsorship
At bcu, we're committed to supporting our community and Members.
We're thrilled to be partnering with IRONMAN Australia as sponsor for the Port Macquarie Ironman 70.3.
Community groups we’ve helped
With the help of our members' nominations, we have identified and helped many deserving non-for-profit groups since the program's launch in 2020 to celebrate bcu’s 50-year anniversary.