Hume Bank
Safer Communities Fund
In July 2024, Hume Bank announced the launch of its dedicated Safer Communities Fund with an initial contribution of $50,000 in support of creating a safer community and helping to end domestic and family violence. In 2025, Hume Bank contributed an additional $30,000 to the Fund.
The fund will contribute financial support directly to frontline family and domestic violence services across the region.
Border Trust will receive and manage donations to the Fund and deliver the Safer Communities Fund Grant Round, ensuring funds are allocated to programs and initiatives that meet the established grant criteria across Albury, Wodonga, Federation, Greater Hume, Indigo, Towong, Wagga Wagga and Wangaratta Local Government Areas.
The Hume Bank and Border Trust collaboration involves extensive community consultation to identify the most pressing needs and ensure the effective distribution of resources.
“At Hume Bank we believe in making progress for all in our community, and to do this we will take a stand on big issues that our community cares about.
One of these is family and domestic violence. We understand that we all need to work together to promote and foster safe, equal and respectful relationships and that we all must continue to do more”.
Stephen Capello, Hume Bank CEO.
Contribute to the Safer Communities Fund
If you would like to contribute to this cause, tax-deductible donations can be made to the Fund at any Hume Bank branch or via bank transfer into: –
BSB- 640 000 Account number 111 334 863.
Account Name: Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund.
Reference: HBSCF – Your Name
Please email your contact details to mail@bordertrust.org.au to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
Hume Bank
Safer Communities Grant
The purpose of the Hume Bank Safer Communities Fund is to support local charitable programs and projects that increase community safety.
The focus of the 2025 Safer Communities Grant Pound was on community-led solutions that address domestic violence. Congratulations to the successful recipients, listed below.
For further information contact
Glenys Atkins, Community Engagement + Impact
glenysa@bordertrust.org.au – 0447 684 506.
“Border Trust is thrilled to partner with Hume Bank to address this pressing need in our community.
As a community foundation, Border Trust has the local connections and expertise needed to effectively manage the Safer Communities Fund, and ensure grants are effectively delivered to those in need.
Donors can rest assured that their gift will make a positive difference, now and in the future.”
Sue Gold, Border Trust Executive Officer.
Grant Recipients
2024 Grant Recipients
The Care Van Foundation
Community Support Connection- $10,000.00
Junction Support Services
Therapeutic Group Work – Recovery from Family Violence – $10,000.00
Yes Unlimited
Women’s and Children’s Safety Fund – $15,000.00
Youth Albury Wodonga
Change the Story : Early education for prevention of violence against women – $15,000.00
2025 Grant Recipients
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Services
Essential Support for Family Violence Survivors – $5,000.00
Albury Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau
Women’s Gathering for Community Connection and Wellbeing – $15,000.00
The Care Van Foundation Limited
Community Support Connection Top Up 2024 Grant – $5,000.00
Yes Unlimited
Women’s and Children’s Safety Fund Top up 2024 Grant – $5,000.00.
