Community Bank Lindfield is proud to have been named the winner of the Professional Services category at the 2026 Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Business Awards.
Staff and volunteer directors gathered at Hornsby RSL on Monday, 13 July, to celebrate the occasion, with cheers erupting when Community Bank Lindfield was announced as the winner.
Key Takeaways
- Award Recognition: Community Bank Lindfield won the Professional Services category at the 2026 Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Business Awards, celebrated at Hornsby RSL.
- Community-First Model: As a Bendigo Bank franchise operated by Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited, at least 51% of profit goes directly back to local initiatives.
- Major Financial Impact: Reinvested over $670,000 in local organisations in the past financial year, crossing $7 million in total returns since opening in 2003.
- Local Ownership: Board Chair Jennifer Anderson OAM credited the branch's dedicated staff, volunteer directors, and loyal customers for driving positive community outcomes.
Community Bank Lindfield is a franchise of Bendigo Bank, with its branch located on the Pacific Highway opposite Lindfield Railway Station. It is owned and operated by local public company Ku-ring-gai Financial Services Limited, led by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Jennifer Anderson OAM.
While the branch offers the same products, services and government protections as any other bank, its community banking model sets it apart. Alongside personalised customer service, at least 51% of profits are returned directly to benefit the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai communities.
In the past financial year alone, more than $670,000 was invested back into local charities, community organisations and sporting clubs, through grants, sponsorships, and donations; helping to fund projects and programs that make a lasting difference across the region.
Since opening its doors in 2003, Community Bank Lindfield has now returned more than $7 million to the local community, including dividends to our local shareholders.
“This award is a wonderful recognition of our dedicated staff, volunteer directors and loyal customers,” Chair Jennifer Anderson OAM said. “Every person and business that chooses to bank with Community Bank Lindfield helps us create positive outcomes for our local community.”
Community Bank Lindfield’s unique model means that every new customer contributes to increasing the support available for local initiatives, making everyday banking a way to give back.
Community Bank Lindfield extends its sincere thanks to the organisers of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Business Awards, everyone who nominated and voted for the branch, and, most importantly, its customers.
Their continued support makes it possible to deliver both outstanding banking services and meaningful community impact.
Bank Local with Community Bank Lindfield
Every account opened with Community Bank Lindfield helps generate funding for local charities, sports clubs, and community projects across Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby.
