The Eurobodalla Woodcraft Guild were thrilled to receive a $1,958 Community Grant from Horizon Bank, enabling the purchase of a chainsaw, case, and helmet set. This essential equipment will enhance the safety and efficiency of their members as they work on local timber projects.

According to Rick Stanford, Vice President of the Guild, the new equipment allows members to safely trim donated tree trunks to fit into their milling machine, resulting in usable timber slabs for various community projects. “This grant will significantly improve our operations and enable us to support even more local initiatives,” Stanford stated in their Grant application.

The Woodcraft Guild has a proud history of providing services to local organisations, including Anglicare, Eurobodalla Council, the Tai Chi Club, and the Moruya Jockey Club. The group benefits from skilled ex-Forestry members who offer safety and usage training, ensuring all members are equipped to handle the equipment responsibly.

Jenny McKenzie, Horizon Bank Moruya Branch Manager, expressed pride in the bank’s commitment to supporting local communities. “The Horizon Bank Community Grants program has delivered over $22,000 to Eurobodalla-based organisations over the last couple of years. We are excited to support initiatives that make a real difference in the community,” Jenny said.

Recent recipients of the Horizon Bank Community Grants include Careflight, which received funding for emergency trauma training equipment, and Solve-TAD, which utilised their grant for bike trial assessments for children with disabilities, ultimately leading to the design of custom bikes. The Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW Batemans Bay also benefited by upgrading their radio room and vessel through their grant.

Horizon’s Community Grant Program will open for applications in mid-2025. For more information, please visit horizonbank.com.au.