Donations will strengthen the bushfire affected communities in East Gippsland. Projects will support well-being, resilience, and involvement in the community.
The East Gippsland Community Foundation is a philanthropic trust created for the people of East Gippsland. Funds from the appeal will help make a difference to their communities. It exists to make a positive and lasting difference as they recover from the devastating 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires.
The foundation is newly-formed, established in 2021. It aims to support and strengthen the community. Their aim, and mission, is to do this by promoting well-being and resilience. All the while involving the community.
Administered by Bendigo Bank's charitable arm, Community Enterprise Foundation, all donations of $2 or more are tax deductible and donors will be provided with a tax receipt through the Foundation. This will be identified in the relevant appeal details online or by calling 1300 304 541 and will also appear on your tax receipt.
A temporary 1 cent charge may appear as a ‘pending transaction’ in your internet banking. This is to validate your card – you will not be charged this amount, it will be removed by your financial institution within a few days.
PayPal, pre-paid Mastercard and Visa cards, and gift cards are not accepted.
The Website is enabled for online donations using a secure donation server. However, despite the security on the Website, you should be aware that there are inherent risks in transferring information across the Internet.
Donations can also be made at any Bendigo Bank branch.
Please note: for those living outside Australia we accept international donations.
The East Gippsland Community Foundation Appeal is a management accounts of Community Enterprise Foundation™ ABN 69 694 230 518, The Bendigo Centre, PO Box 480, Bendigo, Vic 3552. The Foundation will make distributions by way of grants, following receipt of applications from organisations endorsed with an item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
