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Sponsorship

The Bendigo Mining Sponsorship Program is aimed at providing funding for projects that deliver a clear community benefit for Bendigo and enhance the reputation of our Company. Sponsorships may include financial and/or in-kind support such as the contribution or transfer of skills, expertise and knowledge.

We would like to receive your proposal if you have a project that will:

  • Generate benefits that do not currently exist.
  • Be a not-for-profit project.
  • Have the ability to become self-sustaining.
  • Include input from local volunteer groups.
  • Benefit communities in Bendigo, particularly communities close to our mining activities.
  • Enhance Bendigo Mining's reputation amongst our stakeholders and community.
  • Be consistent with our corporate identity and values.

Sponsorship for environmental projects will generally be assessed separately as part of the Company's Environment Fund. See information relating to the Environment Fund for details.

To be considered for sponsorship your proposal should:

  • Clearly articulate the project's outcomes and benefits for Bendigo.
  • Demonstrate value for money.
  • Demonstrate the capacity to make effective use of the funds.
  • Have a clear budget and funding requirements including third party funding.
  • Include a timetable for reporting back project outcomes to Bendigo Mining.
  • Allow Bendigo Mining to provide signage to advertise its support of the project.
  • Be supportive of media opportunities.

Sponsorships will not be allocated for:

  • Private companies seeking finance for their own business activities.
  • Projects benefiting an individual.
  • Proposals traditionally funded by government.
  • Political activities.

About the Sponsorship Committee:

The Bendigo Mining Sponsorship Committee is chaired by an eminent citizen of Bendigo. Members of the Committee include the Chairman, the Managing Director of Bendigo Mining and up to three other external, community members. The Committee will meet at least every six months, or more frequently if required, to collectively assess and score sponsorship proposals in accordance with established criteria. The Sponsorship Committee will make recommendations to the Company on projects which should be considered for funding and for sponsorship matters in general.

To apply for a sponsorship you will need to submit a 1-2 page proposal addressing the following:

  • A clear and concise description of the event/project.
  • Details of the request.
  • A clear communications plan.
  • Proposed budget/funding.
  • Sponsorship benefits for Bendigo Mining.
  • Sponsorship benefits for your organisation.
  • How the project will be managed/implemented.
  • Specific measurable outcomes.
  • A monitoring and evaluation plan.

Applications will be assessed according to the availability of funds and the ability of the project to meet the above criteria. The Sponsorship Committee will review your proposal within four months of receiving it.

Application process:

Send your proposal to:
Bendigo Mining Sponsorship Committee
C/o Community Affairs Coordinator
Bendigo Mining Limited
P.O. Box 2113
Bendigo Mail Centre Vic 3550

Please call the Community Affairs Coordinator on 5447 1834 for further information.