Partnerships, sponsorships and donations

As part of our approach to community engagement, Coal & Allied contributes to programmes identified by, and preferably in partnership with, local communities.   We believe that effective partnerships stem from shared goals, mutual commitment and proven outcomes.  We support a range of organisations who share our goal of delivering sustainable outcomes for the communities in which we operate.

A 2007 target was to seek to increase the value of sponsorships and partnerships to the business and stakeholders.  One example of how we achieved this was by teaming up with the Newcastle Knights rugby league team to form an Australian-first 'Community Alliance' - a unique partnership which sets a new benchmark in sporting sponsorships.  Through the Alliance both organisations bring different skills and resources, as well as shared interests and objectives, to make a positive contribution to the Hunter Valley.

In 2007 we continued our support of a range of other organisations:

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Coal & Allied is a major sponsor of the Westpac Helicopter Rescue Service and is pleased to support a service which helps protect the well being of employees and the wider Hunter community.

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
The HMRI is an umbrella organisation which supports medical research in the Hunter.  By contributing to the Institute, Coal & Allied recognises the importance of the research to the overall health of the Hunter's population.

Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF)
In 2007, Coal & Allied continued its sponsorship of the HVRF. The HVRF is a not for profit organisation whose research assists organisations in the region with stakeholder engagement and business development.

Each of our sites also has a sponsorships and donations committee. These committees generally meet once per month to consider applications and approve funding for local community based projects. Charities and initiatives supported in 2007 include Camp Quality, the Singleton Art prize and the Hunter Valley Special Ten Pin Bowling Team.

Donations are also made at Christmas in lieu of the company sending Christmas cards. In 2007, Coal & Allied made a donation to local State Emergency Services operating in the communities surrounding our operations.