2023/2024 People First Bank Annual Review
This financial year, the Foundation (including Sub-Funds) donated $300,164 to 28 amazing charities in support of people in need.
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Welcome to our new board members!
12 May 2025
The People First Bank Foundation is thrilled to share the Foundation’s Board has been strengthened with the recent addition of Michael Töns and Darren Stephens.
Darren and Michael bring extensive experience and expertise and a strong alignment with our mission to grow stronger communities. They will both play an important role in connecting the Foundation with People First Bank’s commitment to doing good in our communities.
As People First Bank Chief People Officer, Darren is perfectly placed to be the Foundation’s voice within the Bank’s Executive Leadership Team. A long-time passionate supporter of the Foundation, Darren will play a key role in deepening the connection between our work and the People First team.
Michael, in his role as People First Bank Executive Manager, Sustainability & Community Impact, brings invaluable insight into how the Foundation and Bank can collaborate to multiply the positive impact we create together.
With these two leaders joining us, the People First Bank Foundation’s Board now includes:
- Bill Armagnacq – Chairperson
- Christine Maher
- Stephen Davis
- Virginia Hickey
- Michael Töns
- Darren Stephens
You can learn more about our dedicated Board members here: https://www.peoplefirstbankfoundation.org.au/learn
Images from L to R: Michael Töns & Darren Stephens
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People First Foundation Limited ATF People First Bank Foundation ABN 79 297 317 699. Registered under the Collections Act 1966 (QLD). People First Bank Foundation may be referred to as The Foundation across this website. The Foundation is not an authorised deposit-taking institution and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Heritage and People’s Choice Limited (People First Bank). People First Bank's support of the Foundation is limited to operational costs, donation amounts and in-kind employee and charity partner support.
