Community Investment

Developing partnerships and leverging investment

Our approach

Our contribution to New South Wales extends beyond the immediate economic benefits of our business. We support a wide range of projects and partnerships to build stronger and more sustainable communities. Most importantly, we invest in the regional communities surrounding our operations.

A critical part of our community investment programme is the Coal & Allied Community Development Fund, formerly known as the Coal & Allied Community Trust, and the Coal & Allied Aboriginal Development Consultative Committee.

The way in which our investment is allocated is largely determined by committees comprising of community members and representatives from within our business. Funding may be given for community projects as donations or charitable gifts, sponsorships, partnerships or the cost of matching charity fundraising by employees.

We prioritise support for projects based on the needs of the community as identified through regional plans, consultation and our socio economic baseline studies.  These needs generally include business development, education and training, health, environment and culture. We look for projects that offer long term solutions to important issues in these areas.

More information about our fund is available by selecting from the right hand navigation menu.

2009 activity

During 2009, we invested more than $2 million in New South Wales in more than 170 community projects. In addition, we contribute significant in-kind support and community infrastructure.

We work with partners who share our values and goals including community organisations, government and other businesses. Together with our partners more than $940,000 worth of community projects and programmes was invested in New South Wales during 2009, delivering a benefit far greater than our contribution alone.

A highlight was the success of the community grants officer programme which, across four Hunter Valley shires, has brought in $6.5 million for the community in the last two years.