TCE handover backs range of community initiatives

TORQUAY Community Enterprise (TCE) in partnership with Bendigo Bank Torquay distributed more than $18,000 worth of funding to local organisations at its annual grant handover last week.

Held at the Torquay Community Bank branch on Gilbert Street, the September 19 event was supported by special guests Mayor Rose Hodge (Surf Coast Shire), Shea Hunt (Bendigo Bank regional manager) and Sean Oakley (Big Blue).

Cheques were presented to:
• Torquay Lions Club ($2,000)
• The Quay Residents Association ($2,000)
• Torquay RSL Veterans ($1,900)
• Surf Coast Football Club ($1,000)
• Surf Coast Suns Netball ($2,000)
• Surf Coast Toy Library ($1462.52)
• Torquay Surf Life Saving Club ($1407)
• Torquay Theatre Troupe ($1049)
• Torquay Netball Club ($1000)
• U3A Surf Coast ($803)
• Torquay Hockey ($1,900)

Along with its grant recipients, TCE also contributed more than $20,000 in sponsorships. Since its inception, the not-for-profit organisation has donated more than $300,000 in grants and sponsorships to community projects.

Customers who bank at the branch can elect for a small percentage of their banking value and business spend be diverted to TCE so it can facilitate its annual grant handover.

The initiative comes at no cost to bankers. Torquay Community Enterprise took to social media to commemorate the success of this year’s event.

“Congratulations to all of our grant recipients, we can’t wait to see your projects come to fruition. Keep up the good work in our community.”