2025 Community Sponsorship Round 2

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• I have read and understand the program guidelines
• I/the organisation can demonstrate how this proposal aligns with the aims of the sponsorship guidelines
• I have/the organisation has a valid Australian bank account
• I am/the organisation is a current Bendigo Bank customer, or willing to become a Bendigo Bank customer
• I do not have any other sponsors who are financial institutions. This includes banks, brokers, insurance providers etc
• I/we have the capacity to deliver this sponsorship.
• the sponsorship will benefit the sponsor and is delivered within and benefits the local area
• all required licences, permits and insurances required are / will be in place (if applicable)
• if your staff / volunteers are working with children, they have obtained a Working with Children Check

• attempt to change the law or direct political donations
• conflict with our organisation’s values and objectives
• break any laws
• attempt to claim retrospective funding – paying for costs already incurred
• involve gambling  
• denigrate, exclude or offend any part of the community 
• encourage violence or involve the use of weapons 
• mistreat, exploit or harm animals 
• create environmental hazards
• present a danger to public health or safety
• take place solely outside Australia
• contribute to modern slavery

• Our Branch Manager has the opportunity in the next 12 months to make at least one presentation to your committee, governing body and/or organisation either at your AGM or otherwise agreed.
• Any reference to this organisation as sponsor/partner should be to Community Bank Creswick & District. (Our logo will be provided to you.)
• You will look to use local suppliers first and where possible and support local businesses/trades.
• You complete an Acquittal Form for the project detailing the success or otherwise of the expected outcomes and how the funding was expended.
• You provide evidence that any conditions set by us have been adhered to. (This evidence can be in the form of receipts, photographs, etc and will be submitted with your Acquittal Form.)
• You will approve use of any media submitted by you, including photos and video clips, for future publicity, which includes for use on social media.