Verve Energy has set up a special community fund for the people of Collie, under the trusteeship of Western Australian Community Foundation.  Verve Energy has been part of the Collie community for more than 40 years.  Many of its power station employees live in the town.  Verve Energy already use local suppliers where possible, support local businesses through social club activities, employ local youth as apprentices and graduates, and fund projects through its sponsorship program.  However, it wants to do more for the community.  Through the Verve Energy Collie Community Fund, they can.  The focus for the fund’s support will be youth and the environment. However, other areas such as arts, sports and cultural events can be considered if they involve the whole community.

 

 

 

If you live in Collie, then you will know what the town needs.  Western Australian Community Foundation invites you to apply as an individual, or group, for funding to a project or initiative which will benefit your community.

 

As the founding donor, Verve Energy has kicked off the fund with a $30,000 donation and will top it up each year with $10,000.  It is hoped, over time, that other businesses and individuals will donate to the fund to support local projects.  (Verve Energy has set it up so its employees can contribute through automatic payroll deductions if they wish).

 

An advisory committee, made up of Verve Energy employees, community members, local business people, Collie Shire and government representatives, will work closely with Western Australian Community Foundation to seek and recommend local projects and initiatives for support.  Collie people can become involved in the Verve Energy Collie Community Fund by nominating to join the advisory committee.  You must be committed to the long term future of your local community.  To find out more about the current advisory committee members, please contact the Foundation on ph (08) 9224 6000.

 

 

 

In 2008, over $3,000 was distributed to support programs at the Collie Police & Community Youth Centre and Collie Family Centre.  Further, more than $5,000 in additional support has been distributed so far this year to local programs and initiatives.  Funding has been provided to Collie Railway Station Inc, Collie Police & Community Youth Centre, Collie Youth CARE, Collie Senior Citizens and Meals on Wheels Association and Motoring South West Inc. 

 

The 2010 fund distribution round for the Verve Energy Collie Community Fund is now open!  Please refer to the Grant Guidelines and Grant Application Form. Please note community groups without DGR status are encouraged to apply.  For further information please contact Western Australian Community Foundation on ph 08 9224 6000.

 

 

 

Verve Energy is the biggest generation company in WA. We own five major power stations — two of which are located in Collie — Muja Power Station and Collie Power Station.  A feature of our generation portfolio is its diversity. As well as fossil fuelled thermal power stations, Verve Energy has a range of successful renewable energy projects such as wind, wind-diesel, biomass and solar.  With more than 550 people and annual turnover in excess of $1 billion, Verve Energy is a major industrial operation in Western Australia.