Introduction Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited (PRCF) is an Australian community-owned public company that operates Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank network in Queensland. Based in the Moreton Bay region, PRCF combines local banking with a community investment model that redirects a significant share of locally generated profits into grants, sponsorships, scholarships… [Read More]
Arts & Culture
Gandel Foundation: Supporting Stronger Communities Through Strategic Philanthropy in Australia and Israel
Introduction The Gandel Foundation is one of Australia’s largest independent family philanthropic foundations, supporting charitable organisations, community initiatives and long-term social impact programs across Australia and Israel. Established in 1978 as the Gandel Charitable Foundation, the organisation has become a major source of philanthropic funding for initiatives in areas such as: Arts and culture. Health…. [Read More]
Leeton Shire Council: Governance, Community Grants, Services and Regional Development in New South Wales
Introduction Leeton Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for delivering public services, infrastructure, community development, planning, environmental management and local economic development across Leeton Shire in New South Wales, Australia. The Shire covers approximately 1,167 square kilometres and includes Leeton, Yanco, Whitton, Murrami and Wamoon. Leeton is located on the traditional lands of… [Read More]
Weston Family Foundation: Advancing Healthy Aging, Healthy Ecosystems and Innovation Across Canada
Introduction The Weston Family Foundation is one of Canada’s major private philanthropic foundations, supporting research, innovation, environmental stewardship, healthy aging, biodiversity protection and community initiatives across the country. Formerly known as the W. Garfield Weston Foundation, the organization has more than six decades of experience funding nonprofit organizations, universities, researchers, conservation groups and community-based initiatives…. [Read More]
Xiaomi Imagery Awards: Celebrating Mobile Photography and Visual Storytelling
Introduction The Xiaomi Imagery Awards is a photography competition organized by Xiaomi to recognize creative visual storytelling produced using Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO mobile devices. History and Background Xiaomi launched its international imagery competition to provide mobile photographers with a platform for sharing original perspectives, personal stories and creative interpretations of everyday life. The awards… [Read More]
C.B. Facey Foundation: Supporting Education, the Arts and Environmental Conservation (Jamaica)
Introduction The C.B. Facey Foundation is the charitable arm of Pan Jamaica Group, providing grants, scholarships, sponsorships and institutional support for education, environmental conservation and inclusive arts initiatives across Jamaica. History and Background The C.B. Facey Foundation has supported Jamaican communities for more than four decades. A PanJam annual report published in 2019 stated that… [Read More]
Bass Coast Shire Council: Community Services, Local Development and Grant Programs (Australia)
Introduction Bass Coast Shire Council is the local government authority responsible for community services, infrastructure, environmental management, economic development and municipal governance across the Bass Coast region of Victoria, Australia. History and Background Bass Coast Shire is located in south-eastern Victoria and encompasses coastal communities, rural areas, townships and major visitor destinations, including Phillip Island,… [Read More]
Mount Barker District Council: Local Government Services, Community Development and Grants (Australia)
Introduction Mount Barker District Council is a local government authority serving Mount Barker and surrounding townships in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, with responsibilities spanning infrastructure, planning, environmental management, community development and essential public services. History and Background Mount Barker District Council serves a diverse area encompassing expanding urban communities, established townships, agricultural… [Read More]
City of Fremantle: Local Government, Community Development and Grant Support (Australia)
Introduction The City of Fremantle is a local government authority in Western Australia responsible for community services, infrastructure, planning, environmental management, economic development, arts, culture, recreation, and local grant funding. History and Background Fremantle, traditionally known as Walyalup, is located approximately 20 kilometres southwest of Perth’s central business district. The local government area covers about… [Read More]
VILLUM Foundation: Advancing Science, Education, Climate Action and Culture
Introduction The VILLUM Foundation is a Danish philanthropic foundation that supports technical and natural science research, environmental and climate initiatives, education for children and young people, European youth programmes, and cultural and community projects in Denmark and internationally. History and Background The VILLUM Foundation, legally known as VILLUM FONDEN, was established on 21 December 1971… [Read More]
