Empowering Communities grant funding – June 2025
P&N Bank is committed to supporting Western Australia’s communities through our Empowerment Grants program, which helps create positive change and promote equity.
Twice a year, we award $30,000 in grants to three not-for-profits. Our members play a vital role by voting on how these funds are distributed.
Learn more about each charity’s mission below before casting your vote!
How are the funds awarded?
The amount each not-for-profit receives is determined by member votes:
- 1st place (most votes) – $15,000
- 2nd place – $10,000
- 3rd place – $5,000
Key dates
Voting opens
13 May 2025
Voting closes
31 May 2025
Winners announced
June 2025
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting women recovering from family and domestic violence by restoring their smiles and dental health. Through free, trauma-informed dental care, the organisation helps survivors regain confidence, dignity, and hope. Working in partnership with existing family domestic violence support services, Healing Smiles delivers trusted, continuous care and advocates for a more accessible and dental system.
In 2024, volunteer dental professionals provided over $200,000 worth of treatment to 119 women, addressing complex oral health issues caused by trauma and neglect. A grant would enable Healing Smiles to expand clinic capacity, enhance services, and fund essential dental materials, equipment, and programs – ensuring long-term impact and sustainability.
Healing Smiles believes a restored smile can do more than improve appearance – it can rebuild , support emotional healing, and empower survivors to reclaim their lives. Their work represents a powerful intersection of health care, compassion, and social justice.
More information can be found on the Healing Smiles website or Facebook page.
A Community Legal Centre providing free legal and financial support to those who would otherwise face barriers to justice. Specialising in family violence, family law, and financial hardship, the centre empowers over 2,000 families each year to move forward with dignity and resilience. With a team fluent in 14 languages, Redgum Justice ensures culturally, and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities have equitable access to legal support.
As the only provider of a free, walk-in Family Law clinic in WA, Redgum Justice currently assists over 20 families each day. A grant would allow the organisation to engage more pro bono lawyers, meeting growing demand and ensuring no one is denied legal help due to financial hardship. Through inclusive, trauma-informed services, Redgum Justice champions diversity and equal access to justice – offering support that not only resolves legal issues but restores hope and empowers individuals to build independent, secure futures.
More information can be found on the Redgum Justice website or Facebook page.
Sam’s Spares is bridging the digital divide by refurbishing and donating IT equipment free of charge to those in need. Founded by Samuel Thomas at just 17 years old, Sam is an Autistic tech enthusiast passionate about the circular economy, the organisation empowers neurodivergent individuals through hands-on training, mentoring, and inclusion. Since moving into its new premises in 2024, Sam’s Spares has distributed over 2,900 tech devices – valued at over $1 million dollars – and diverted tonnes of e-waste from landfill.
A grant will help expand repair capacity, grow its peer-led training program, and support long-term sustainability. This is vital for children from low-income families who may not otherwise access the technology needed for education. Sam’s Spares also champions environmental responsibility by prioritising reuse over waste. With continued support, they aim to build a more equitable, connected, and sustainable future – one refurbished device at a time.
More information can be found on the Sams Spares website or Facebook page.
