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TWENTY years have passed since the Anglesea Community Bank opened its doors, a milestone that reflects the town’s enduring belief in the power of local investment.<\/p>\n

Founded by a group of passionate local residents determined to bring banking services back into town, the branch first operated out of Jacko’s old butcher shop in the main street in 2005.<\/p>\n

The community bank model has since delivered plenty more than just bricks and mortar.<\/p>\n

One of its most significant achievements has been its pivotal role in the development of the Anglesea Fire Station.<\/p>\n

The bank contributed $100,000 towards the project, which opened in 2013, and brought together the CFA and state government to secure the facility.<\/p>\n

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The environmentally friendly facility was the CFA’s first zero net emissions fire station.<\/p>\n

Over the past two decades, the Anglesea branch has also contributed $50,000 towards a digital scoreboard for the Anglesea Football Netball Club, $20,000 to support the B Green upgrade at the Anglesea Bowls Club and more than $50,000 for the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club.<\/p>\n

Senior branch manager Jeremy Morris said the 20-year milestone was proof of what local commitment could achieve.<\/p>\n

“We’re incredibly proud of the investment the bank has made in Anglesea and equally proud of the community’s belief in what we do,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Imagine the town without this partnership. Community banking has helped make sure that what’s earned here, stays here, and gets reinvested into what matters.”<\/p>\n

The community bank has also helped get multiple local clubs and groups off the ground, including the Anglesea Men’s Shed.<\/p>\n

Shed member Simon Clark said the bank had been a “magnificent contributor” to the Anglesea community.<\/p>\n

“The Community Bank [has] played a very important role and has continued to provide financial support to help grow our group with new equipment and our extension,” he said.<\/p>\n

More than $4.7 million has been returned across the Surf Coast through the community bank’s branches in Anglesea, Winchelsea and Lorne.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to bendigobank.com.au\/branch\/vic\/community-bank-anglesea-district\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TWENTY years have passed since the Anglesea Community Bank opened its doors, a milestone that reflects the town’s enduring belief in the power of local investment. Founded by a group of passionate local residents determined to bring banking services back into town, the branch first operated out of Jacko’s old butcher shop in the main […]<\/p>\n

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