COMMUNITY CHOICE
Community Choice is a donation program where members of the community are invited to vote for a community project of their choice. The organisation with the most votes gets $3000; the two runners up get $500 each. The host Community
Community is at the heart of everything we do!
Twin Towns is dedicated to positively impacting our local community by providing financial support through Twinnies Gives and the Twin Towns Services Community Foundation.
In the year ending 31 August 2025, Twinnies Gives, the Foundation, and ClubGrants combined donated almost $2,000,000 to our local community.
Twinnies Gives aims to:
Community Choice is a donation program where members of the community are invited to vote for a community project of their choice. The organisation with the most votes gets $3000; the two runners up get $500 each. The host Community
Grants for Good is a non-competitive (small) grants program that offers financial and in-kind support up to $20,000 for community projects and initiatives. Where our support is focused: Health and welfare Projects that enhance, support and promote the health and
Twinnies Gives proudly provides in-kind support – non-monetary donations that can be flexible to suit the needs of individual community organisations. In-kind donations can be just as valuable to non-profit community groups as monetary donations. Subject to approval, in-kind donations
The Twin Towns Services Community Foundation, established in 2005, funds worthwhile special projects or initiatives, individuals or charities. The Foundation often funds causes that fall outside the parameters of Twinnies Gives funding or ClubGrants, receive no Government funding, or times
Funding is also available through ClubGrants, a state-wide Government administered scheme designed to support local community projects, services and programs. Twin Towns’ ClubGrants for year ending 31 August 2025 totalled $1,458,222. Click here to view the latest recipients.
Category One Applications
ClubGrants Category 1 applications open on 1 February 2026 and close on 31 May 2026.
https://www.clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round?round=611238
Category Two Applications – Cash
ClubGrants Category Two Cash Applications open on 1 February 2026 and close on 31 July 2026.
https://www.clubgrants.com.au/find-your-local-grant-round?round=613997
For enquiries regarding ClubGrants, contact Twin Towns Community Engagement Officer a.schacht@twintowns.com.au
Twin Towns’ Community Engagement Officer, Amber Schacht, is available to discuss your organisation’s funding needs and offer advice and assistance on applying for funding through Twinnies Gives.
Amber has a wealth of knowledge of all things ‘grants and funding’ and can sometimes suggest alternative funding via government agencies, philanthropic foundations and businesses if your project does not meet the criteria for ClubGrants or other Club funding initiatives.
Twin Towns has a network of free social groups and sporting clubs that promote social engagement, well-being and inclusion.
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Community stories from club news
Banora Point High School has kicked off the 2026 school year with a major boost for students, teachers and parents, unveiling a new 25-seater bus thanks to a $140,000 donation from Twinnies Gives. The new bus will provide easy access...
Vibe Care Pantry has a brand-new $296,000 refrigerated delivery truck, thanks to Twinnies Gives. The truck has lightened the load for this community organisation that provides low-cost and free groceries to vulnerable families, schools, homeless and many other local community...
Club Banora was a sea of smiling faces when we launched the Twinnies Gives Mascot at the Free Family Fun Day at Club Banora in October. The larger-than-life Black Cockatoo stole the show, busting out some cool dance moves, high-fiving...
In the past year, Twin Towns has continued its much-needed financial support of the amazing work of the Clontarf Academy at Tweed River High School with donations totalling $26,775. Twin Towns also hosts groups of students free-of-charge for end-of-term ‘Top...
HELP MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN This month we’re proud and excited to announce the three community projects that will receive a cash boost from Twinnies Gives. How much each project gets is decided by the local community. The project with...
Live well, be well, age well, and stay connected with the Club you love. Over the past few years, Twin Towns social groups have become a regular source of contact and connection for members, especially seniors. Now we’re introducing a...
