People First Bank Foundation increases giving – Impact Report 2025

More than 40 charities across Australia have been able to expand their life-changing services and help more people in serious need, thanks to funding in 2025 from the People First Bank Foundation.
Across 12 months of significant growth and impact, the Foundation provided a record $570,836 to take its total giving to almost $1.5 million since its first grant in 2020.

The real-life power of this is outlined in the Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report which was released today.

“Our charity partners are the ones creating real change every day, and the work they are doing is amazing” said Paul Olds, People First Bank Foundation Executive Officer. “They are literally changing people’s lives for the better, day in and day out.”

This work includes placing life-saving phones in the hands of domestic violence survivors, mentoring young people at critical crossroads, helping women rebuild their lives after homelessness, improving literacy in remote communities, and providing stability for children forced to leave their homes.

People First Bank employees also provided significant support throughout the year, contributing 766 hours of volunteering along with fundraising, matched giving and community initiatives.

“By supporting these charities, we’re helping ensure more people can access safety, opportunity and the support they need during some very difficult times,” Paul said. “The stories shared throughout this Impact Report remind us of the powerful difference we can make when we work together.”

In 2025, the Foundation’s key charity partners were DV Safe Phone, Youth Insearch, Protea Place, Backpacks 4 SA Kids, Raise Foundation, and the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation.
The Foundation’s work was further strengthened through its four Sub-Funds — Alpine Community Project, Clewley Campbell Charity Community Fund, Weis Community Fund and Women & Change — each helping support charities tackling social challenges and building stronger communities.

Looking ahead, the People First Bank Foundation’s impact will only increase as it continues to grow strongly. In 2024-25, the financial support provided to charities increased by 23%, hours volunteered with charity partners lifted 84% and its total asset base rose by a very healthy 17%.

“Growth and long-term sustainability means more communities can benefit in the years to come, with the Foundation focused on strengthening relationships with charity partners, growing supporter engagement, and helping to create long lasting positive impacts for people in need in the communities we serve,” Paul said. 

To see the People First Bank Foundation’s 2025 Impact Report click here.