Sponsorship FAQs

The Mutual Bank is willing to consider all sponsorship and monetary requests, however, we are more likely to support sponsorship applications that:

• Provide long-term opportunities to partner with organisations that make a meaningful impact in the communities in which we operate.
• Are aligned with our Values of Integrity, Respect and Care.
• Are aligned with our Vision to be the bank of choice in the Hunter.
• Are aligned with our Purpose of helping people thrive.
• Provide mutually beneficial outcomes for both The Mutual Bank and the recipient.
• Promote The Mutual Bank brand in a positive way.
• Help us achieve our strategic Member and growth goals.

Preference for Sponsorships will be given to organisations that bank with The Mutual Bank.

The Mutual Bank will only approve major sponsorships where The Mutual Bank is assured it is the only financial services sponsor of the event or organisation.

The Mutual Bank's Sponsorship policy provides guidance to businesses and organisations when applying for monetary and in-kind sponsorships.

You can read a copy of The Mutual Bank's sponsorship policy here. 

The Mutual Bank will not provide Sponsorship for the following purposes:

• Political parties or politically driven initiatives;
• Programs detrimental to public health or safety;
• Any alignment to abuse of alcohol or substance abuse, smoking, gambling or activities that involve sexually explicit content;
• Unregistered entities or organisations;
• Sponsorships pertaining to individuals or for individual gain;
• Sponsorships involving the cruelty or mistreatment of humans or animals;
• Organisations driven by particularly divisive social issues; or
• Cash donations.