Banking With Purpose

Empowering the Upper Yarra Community

The Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE) operates the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches. Guided by a voluntary board of local directors, our mission is to advance the economic prosperity, resilience, and sustainability of the Upper Yarra community – through banking and beyond.

Investing Community Assets to Build Community.

Community Calendar Competition

An annual photo competition inviting local community members to showcase their talent in an online exhibition. Showing us what’s unique about the local area and having a chance to be featured in our Community Calendar.

Team

Meet the passionate team behind UYCE—our dedicated board and branch staff driving positive change across the Upper Yarra community.

Shareholders

Becoming a shareholder and investing in UYCE enriches the lives and economic prosperity of people in the local community.

Why Choose

Community Banking

Community Banking is different because:

It offers a competitive range of banking products and services.

It’s locally owned and operated, keeping money in the local economy and employing local people.

It reinvests up to 80% of profits back into community projects and organisations.

How We Help Support

The Community

We provide:

Funding for local projects and initiatives that matter.

Expert advice and support for community groups.

Dedicated Community Development and Liaison Officers to assist with sponsored activities and help communities thrive.

From the Warburton Waterwheel precinct to the Cycling Hub, our investments support major projects that enhance our towns and bring people together.

How You

Contribute

Your everyday banking makes a difference:

  • Open accounts
  • Take out a loan with us
  • Purchase insurance or financial planning products

Every transaction at our branches helps fund local projects, ensuring your community continues to grow and prosper. Bank with purpose—bank with us.

80%

OF PROFITS ARE REINVESTED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY

Since 2000, we’ve contributed over $5 million to local initiatives, supporting schools, sporting clubs, arts, welfare, and infrastructure projects. This ‘profit-with-purpose’ model means your banking directly benefits your community.

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