Not for profit and for-purpose lending

We lend to not-for-profit and for-purpose community and business customers who provide vital services and advocacy in areas such as: peak bodies, animal conservation, welfare services, disability support, education, environmental conservation and social inclusion.

What are for-purpose and not-for-profit or organisations?

A not-for-profit is an organisation like a charity that exists to deliver its purpose, not for the profit or benefit of particular people. Any money a not-for-profit does make must be put back into the organisation to continue delivering on its purpose.
A for-purpose organisation is similar in that it driven by purpose, however it may make some profit - a social enterprise is an example.

Why we do not-for-profit finance

Not-for-profit and for-purpose organisations exist for a reason - they're here to help. People and organisations in this sector can do everything from: campaign on climate or on rights for workers, support people with disability or vulnerable people at-risk, provide employment services to young people, provide services to support better societal outcomes, or First Nations land justice and economic self-determination.

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This matters to us because through these organisations we help support those who are having a positive impact for people and the planet.

Scroll down to find out how impact finance has helped support purpose-led organisations to achieve their goals.

Impact story

Providing a safe space for people living with disabilities

When Bank Australia provided a loan for a disability support provider to buy a new multi-purpose space in Gippsland, the organisation was able to scale up support to people living with a disability in its community.

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