As an organisation, Pure Finance is committed to putting 5% of revenue to work for good via our impact giving model: Pure Community. This 5% is split between three distinct impact areas:
PAYING THE RENT (1%) - Supporting the self-determination and re-empowerment of First Nations people and communities.
PLANET (1%) - Supporting environmental protection, resilience and climate activism.
PEOPLE (3%) - YOURS is a new NFP providing access to no cost, no interest loans and enabling participants to meet economic necessities and/or realise personal or professional goals with dignity and autonomy.
Let's take a look at where the community sent its support for the first half* of 2024.
*In 2024, we’ve made the decision to trial a move to half-yearly disbursements for our impact giving. Ultimately, this change will aim to deliver more substantial support to community-led initiatives, particularly those who might otherwise find themselves unable to adequately access more traditional funding streams.
PAY THE RENT
Dhuluny
Based on Wiradyuri* Country in the Bathurst region, Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation (WTOCWAC) are an Aboriginal Corporation made up of Traditional Elders who provide cultural education, mentoring and support and the protection of Ngurambang (country), with their work receiving recognition and awards at both local and international levels.
From 11-18 August, WTOCWAC are hosting Dhuluny (Dhu-loin), a week-long series of events commemorating the 200-year anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on 14 August 1824, and the ensuing frontier violence - the first use of martial law against Aboriginal people in New South Wales.
Named after a Wiradyuri word for “truth”, “rightness”, or “gospel”, and meaning rectitude, that which is direct, straight, acting, living, Dhuluny will feature an extensive program of events all centred in the preservation of culture, truth-telling, and the resilience of the Wiradyuri Nation. The event lineup includes art exhibitions and discussions with artists, film screenings, theatre performances, workshops, a Corroboree, a conference and an Aboriginal art market.
Celebrating 200 years of Wiradyuri resistance, Dhuluny is an opportunity to progress reconciliation by marking these shared histories, allowing attendees to reflect on the legacies of the declaration and consequences for both Wiradyuri people and colonial settlers of the region. Two hundred years later, Dhuluny commemorates a period of resistance warfare and celebrates Wiradyuri resilience and survival.
We Paid the Rent with $5,580 to WTOCWAC in support of Dhuluny and of their important and ongoing work in truth-telling, protecting Country and ensuring that Oral History and cultural narratives are passed down through generations. If you’ll be in the area, or you’re able to make the trip, why not visit Bathurst and take part in Dhuluny when it kicks off in August.
*On the 14th of December, WTOCWAC will also be marking the end of the declaration of Martial Law with another event featuring market stalls, weaving and possum skin workshops, and a concert in the park with a stunning lineup of First Nations artists.
LEND YOUR SUPPORT
LEARN MORE
FOLLOW
Facebook - www.facebook.com/WTOCWAC/
*Wiradjuri is a large nation and there are many differences in how Wiradjuri is pronounced and written across Wiradjuri Country. Wiradjuri is the accepted uniform spelling across Australia and commonly used. Wiradyuri is the preferred spelling across southern Wiradjuri. Yiradyuri is the traditional pronunciation west of Wagga Wagga, and along both sides of the Murrumbidgee river. Source: https://yiradyuri.au/about/
PLANET
ReLove
Australia has a significant problem with furniture waste and, according to sustainable furniture brand Koskela, it’s estimated that the annual amount of furniture sent to landfill by Australian households is more than four times the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. At the same time, Australia’s growing crisis of domestic and family violence means there are often thousands of victim/survivors having to navigate the financial burden of rebuilding their lives and moving into new, often unfurnished, accommodation.
In a brilliant merger of both environmental and social impact, ReLove is a Sydney/Gadigal based charity that rescues good quality furniture and household items, otherwise destined for landfill, and redistributes them directly to women and families impacted by domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, men and women coming out of incarceration, and people seeking asylum - for free.
Importantly, ReLove’s free store is a safe place for people in crisis to shop for everything they need to make their new house a home and to do so with agency and choice. ReLove also provides free delivery and installation of chosen furniture and goods, helping those who use their service to clear these additional, often costly, barriers.
As part of our 1% For the Earth commitment we were proud to send $5,580 ReLove’s way, in support of their brilliant ‘dual impact’ work which, over the past 12 months, saw 1,228 tonnes of furniture destined for landfill ‘ReLoved’ by 784 families furnishing new homes. Good for people and the planet? Music to our ears.
LEND YOUR SUPPORT
While adequate funding is, of course, crucial to ReLove’s continued success, volunteers also form a big part of their operations. You can volunteer with Relove here.
You can also shop pre-loved, designer furniture via ReLove’s online store with 100% of proceeds reinvested directly into the charity’s operations.
LEARN MORE
FOLLOW
Instagram - @relove_au
Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/reloveau
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/reloveau/
PEOPLE
YOURS
There was also an additional $16,737 added to the YOURS lending pool.
On behalf of all of us at Pure Finance, we want to thank the people, communities and organisations that are working hard to make our world a more just and equitable one. It is an honour to be able to support your work.
If you want to learn more about Pure Community, you can visit: www.purecommunity.co and if you have any questions, you can get in touch with us here.
Pure Community and Pure Finance have no direct affiliation with the organisations and initiatives listed above. We simply appreciate the work that they do, and choose to show our appreciation by lending our support.