Heritage in the community

We support our members, and their wider communities, by making a positive difference through a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives. This includes sponsorships, community grants, fundraising and scholarships.

Community Lottery

People First Community Lottery
The People First Community Lottery has helped to raise more than $22 million for community groups around Australia since its inception in 1984.
Proudly supporting

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
The iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is on from 13 September - 7 October with a long line up of flowers, flavours and fun for the whole family!
Story Dogs
We sponsor several Story Dog teams in Queensland, who volunteer their time to provide supportive reading sessions to Grade 2 Students.
Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show
We support the Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show. The Show brings an exciting line up of activities and entertainment to the Darling Downs every year.
Apply for sponsorship

Heritage is proud to be part of the communities we operate in and believe it’s only right that we contribute to their development. Learn more about our sponsorship guidelines and how to apply for sponsorship from Heritage Bank. We accept sponsorship applications all year round.

Heritage Bank Sponsorship Guidelines - Helping Hands
Apply for sponsorship
Learn more about our sponsorship guidelines, and how to apply for sponsorship from Heritage Bank. We accept sponsorship applications all year round.
Scholarships

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UniSQ Scholarships

We've partnered with the University of Southern Queensland to give a helping hand to university students in rural and regional Queensland with our scholarship program. 

Photographic Awards

2023 Photographic Awards
People First Bank Photographic Awards
The 2024 People First Bank Photographic Awards are now open to submissions.
Winners Catalogue

Download and view the Heritage Bank Photographic Awards winners catalogue, including historical winners. 

Community Branches

A Community Branch is when Heritage comes together with local community investors to share the expenses of setting up and running a Heritage branch. This ensures the community will have ongoing access to banking services.


In return, the Community Branch distributes a share of profits back into the community to support charities, sporting clubs, parks, and other local organisations. The more the community banks at the branch, the more the community benefits.

Howard and Nour - Heritage Crows Nest Community Branch
Find a Community Branch near you
We partner with local communities to help them prosper through our Community Branch model. 
Calendar House

The 2024 Calendar House charity calendars are now available in branch for a gold coin donations.

Calendar House
Learn more about how we use our annual calendar to support community organisations throughout South East Queensland. 
People First Bank Foundation
The People First Bank Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in need throughout our communities, by giving grants to eligible not-for-profit organisations. 
Heritage and People’s Choice Bank Charity Golf Day raises $50,000

Participants at the annual Heritage and People’s Choice Golf Day have raised approximately $50,000 to help grassroots charity groups support people in need in the community.