Westminster Savings makes a limited amount of funding available to assist organizations looking for small funding donations (approximately $300 or less) or in-kind donations such as silent auction or door prizes for non-profit events and initiatives. Organizations seeking support must submit a written request (1-2 pages) to their local Westminster Savings branch for consideration at least two months prior to the start of the initiative/event.

Requests must include the following information:

• which community the event/initiative will take place in and how many people are expected to attend or benefit
• what relationship your organization has with Westminster Savings
• how the event/initiative supports arts or active living in the community
• what type of support you are requesting (funding or in-kind donation)
• email and phone contact details for your organization

What we support:

• Community events, programs and activities that promote engagement with the arts, enrich the lives of individuals and families and help create rich and diverse communities
• Community events, programs or activities that promote active living and enhance overall physical, mental and emotional health, leading to a balanced lifestyle
• Events and programs that build community, transcend cultural boundaries, promote diversity and equality, address barriers to participation, provide hands-on engagement and promote social connectedness through the arts and/or recreational opportunities

Ineligible requests – what we do not provide donations for:

• For-profit organizations
• Events taking place in municipalities outside of Westminster Savings’ trade areas (White Rock, Surrey, Cloverdale, Langley, Burnaby, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Tricities and New Westminster, South Vancouver)
• Religious organizations—except for non-denominational activities and services that are open to all persons
• Touring, hospitality or travel costs (e.g. transportation fare, meals, accommodation)
• Contests, tournaments or competitions
• Individuals (e.g. artists or athletes)
• Conferences or training
• Capital endowment campaigns
• Fundraising walks, marathons, challenges
• Individual sports teams, clubs or leagues (at any level)
• Requests for retroactive funding