As part of our commitment to meaningful and active participation in the community our stores provide ongoing assistance to a wide range of local community groups including:
- Schools & kindergartens
- Local sporting groups
- Service clubs (Lions Clubs, Rotary etc.)
- Local community groups that assist the disadvantaged
- Local health & wellbeing
- Junior community groups (Scouts, GirlGuiding etc.)
Hands-On Support
Bunnings preference is to support local community groups by providing hands-on assistance with their projects. Wherever possible our teams take the opportunity to get out into the community and help with grassroots projects, like assisting with garden makeovers and providing D.I.Y. support. We also regularly donate products for community activities including raffles and fundraising events.
Sausage Sizzles and Fundraising Opportunities
Bunnings sausage sizzles and cake stalls are enjoyed by thousands of Bunnings customers every week. These are valuable fundraising opportunities for local community groups, and all of the funds raised go straight to the community group conducting the fundraiser. Bunnings sausage sizzles are extremely popular and are typically booked out up to six months in advance.
Our stores also provide community groups with the opportunity to host an awareness table in the foyer, which allows groups to talk to customers about their cause and fundraise.
D.I.Y. Workshops and In-Store Activities
Bunnings team members regularly conduct D.I.Y. Workshops for local community groups, like schools and kindergartens, nursing homes and hospitals.
Our teams can head out and visit a community group, or welcome a community group into the D.I.Y. area for a workshop.
Workshops are tailored for the needs of each community group and can include gardening, craft, woodwork, water and energy saving activities as well as kid’s activities.
Some Highlights
Emergency Services
Bunnings stores support their local emergency services groups throughout the year, and join together to raise funds for local volunteer fire brigades and emergency services through the annual New Zealand Volunteer Fundraiser BBQ. On Saturday 28 January 2017, through the generous support of customers, volunteers and team members, over $20,000 was raised nationally.
Schools and Kindergartens
Our stores conduct many of activities with local schools and kindergartens, including our Schools Sustainability Program, Grow Your Own gardening activities and a range of other initiatives.
Local Organisations and Causes
Our support of local organisations and causes include Lions Clubs, Rotary, GirlGuiding, Scouts, The Salvation Army and Menz Shed. Throughout the year stores also completed many activities supporting local sporting groups.
Returned Servicemen and Women
Our team members actively support groups such as the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (RSA). In particular, stores invite local groups in-store to raise funds through the sale of ANZAC poppies in April and November, as well as provide hands-on assistance such as maintaining memorials and shrines.
Senior Citizens, Health and Wellbeing
Local senior citizen groups are assisted through contributions and projects including garden makeovers, upkeep for aged care facilities, Meals on Wheels and D.I.Y. Workshops. Our team members also support local health and wellbeing groups throughout the year.
Contact Us
Please contact the Activities Organiser at your local Bunnings store to discuss how the team might be able to support your community group. If you would like to discuss an opportunity that requires the participation of more than one store, or a national or regional campaign, please contact Bunnings Store Support at communityinvolvement@bunnings.com.au.
Further Information
We have produced an annual Community Report Card since 2004 which provides detailed information on our ongoing community support and sustainability initiatives. The 2016 Community Report Card highlights our actions and achievements during the 2015/16 financial year.
2015 Community Report Card
2014 Community Report Card
2013 Community Report Card
2012 Community Report Card
2011 Community Report Card
2010 Community Report Card
2009 Community Report Card
2008 Community Report Card
2007 Community Report Card
2006 Community Report Card
2005 Community Report Card
2004 Community Report Card