We are committed to ensuring that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becomes part of the fabric of the organisation. For Resources Credit Union, CSR goes beyond donating money or time for various causes. For us it is about providing resources and encouraging our communities to make positive differences.

This spirit of co-operation and the principle of mutuality are reflected in everything we do.

In keeping with this, Resources Credit Union is seeking to contribute to the sustainability of our communities, both by acting responsibly in the way it delivers services and through coordinated initiatives directed towards improving our communities.

Community Care Grants

Resources Credit Union is committed to a community investment program supporting initiatives which make a contribution to resolving economic, social and environmental problems.

Each year, around July/August, we will call for Community Care applications. Grants of up to $5,000 are on offer for projects, groups or individuals, to help make a positive, measurable and sustainable difference to our community. A Community Care Committee, made up of Directors and Management, consider the applications and announce the recipients.

Congratulations to the following organisations who received Grants in 2009:

• Child Abuse Prevention Service (Inner West Sydney)
  $3,000 to produce child abuse prevention packs for local schools
• Griffith Pre-School Kindergarten
  $5,000 to improve outdoor play area to teach kids about the environment, sustainability and recycling
• Grapevine Support Group (Leeton)
  $2,000 to help separated and widowed individuals re-enter a social support network

Sponsorship

Sponsorships are another way we support local communities. We view sponsorships as long-term investments to enable our communities to instigate important social, educational, recreational, environmental and health initiatives.

Resources Credit Union recognizes that every request has individual merit, however as the funds come from our members, we need to ensure that sponsorship is in keeping with our values, and that funds are distributed fairly throughout our service regions. For this reason, we do give preference to groups which either have an existing association with Resources Credit Union or provide opportunities to form a new financial relationship.

Requests for sponsorship should be sent to:

Marketing & Member Services Manager
Units 9 & 10 Homebush Business Village
11 – 21 Underwood Road
Homebush NSW 2140

Sponsorship Guidelines

Resources Credit Union reviews each application individually to assess its funding suitability. To assist with processing each application fairly, the following guidelines have been developed. Please consider the following guidelines when preparing your application:

• Are activities located within one of our service areas?
• Are the benefits to the community clear?
• Does the group, or individuals within the group, have membership with Resources Credit Union?
• Is there potential to build membership through the sponsorship?
• Will funds provided be spent with businesses within the local community?
• Are there opportunities for Resources Credit Union staff to participate, attend or contribute as volunteers?

In return for sponsorship Resources Credit Union expects the groups that we support will:

• Not seek funding from other financial institutions
• Allow opportunities to display signage or promote our brand through advertising
• Provide written acknowledgment of our support
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in running activities and events
• Correctly use Resources Credit Union branding in all promotional materials
• Provide copies of promotional materials with our printed brand
• Promote Resources Credit Union in a positive manner

Fundraising Accounts

Resources Credit Union can provide special fundraising accounts for communities raising funds for hardship appeals. This need arises from time-to-time as communities come together to raise funds to support groups or individuals in need. In such a case, a short term (special purpose) membership may be opened, with the following conditions:

• The account must be opened by a group of reputable individuals, for the purpose of a known event or cause
• At least 2 signatories must sign on the account for withdrawals
• The account will have a maximum life of 3 months
• RCU will act as a collection point facility, and will not become involved in decisions about how funds are allocated
• A clear plan for the purpose and allocation of funds must be determined prior to the account being opened

Resources Credit Union will waive ordinary transaction charges on Community Partnership Accounts (excluding any third party charges). The account will also attract a generous interest rate equivalent to the current online Saver Account rate.

Community Partnership Accounts

As part of our ongoing commitment to community activities, Resources Credit Union can provide a Community Partnership Account to eligible community groups.

Community Partnership Accounts are ongoing, low volume transaction accounts, and as such have the following transaction limits:

• 5 over the counter cash or cheque withdrawals, each month
• 10 member cheques, each month
• Deposits are unlimited

Eligible groups include sports clubs, school P & C associations, charities and volunteer organisations. Community Partnership Accounts must meet the following criteria:

• Authorised signatories must have at least 2 years’ association with Resources Credit Union
• The account must be opened by a recognized and reputable local not-for-profit organisation
• At least 2 signatories must sign on the account for withdrawals

Resources Credit Union will waive ordinary transaction charges on Community Partnership Accounts (excluding any third party charges). The account will also attract a generous interest rate equivalent to the current online Saver Account rate.

Community Notice Boards

Our Community Notice Boards provide local communities with a facility to promote their initiatives, such as charitable fundraisers, school and sporting functions, as well as major social events.

Community Notice Boards are located at your local branch (space permitting). Public notices may be displayed for up to 30 days. To promote your event or function contact your local branch.

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Questions?

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