_Social Impact
and Purpose
Donations
to Date
21
Mill+
Social Enterprise
Suppliers
700
+PA
Social Investments
to Date
3
Mill+
On top of performance bonuses, our aim is that each employee receives around $20,000 a year to donate to a not-for-profit organisation of their choice.
It’s our way of helping people support causes they care about and connecting their efforts at work to broader impact, whether that’s tackling climate change, mental health, food insecurity, or social justice.
In the past four years alone, we’ve donated over $21 million, with no conditions attached, just trust that the funds will be used where they’re needed most (yes, even for salaries, rent, or advocacy).
Our Model for Giving
Our Areas of Engagement
Philanthropic Giving
To date, VivCourt has donated over $21 million to more than 580 organisations, supporting impactful work across Australia and beyond.
November 2025: $1.2 million donated.
Investments
We actively seek out social-purpose enterprises that create long-term impact. Our growing portfolio of small to medium investments spans sectors including sustainability, Indigenous-led initiatives, independent media, forced migration, education, and equal access.
Volunteering
Our people bring our impact to life. Through paid Impact Days, staff volunteer with causes they care about – from ocean clean-ups and food bank meal preparation to buddy days with CPA. Employees also share their skills through mentoring startup incubator teams and participating in the The Observership Program, working alongside the board leadership of not-for-profits.
Community Participation
We participate in and sponsor events that champion social impact throughout the year, including the One Young World Summits, where VivCourt sponsors two employees annually to engage with global changemakers.
Hosting & Shared Spaces
We regularly open our office as a free event space, helping organisations save on venue costs and bring their communities together. Staff are encouraged to attend and engage, gaining deeper insight into the critical work these groups are leading – creating value for both our people and our partners.
Social Enterprise Suppliers
We prioritise working with social enterprise suppliers wherever possible, using our procurement choices to support positive social outcomes. This includes Clean Force, PlateitForward, and Kua Coffee, all of which create impact through employment, training, and community reinvestment.
Impact
In Action
We look to create positive impact across our engagements. Below are a few examples – shared through reflections from our team, our volunteering partnerships, and the organisations we support.
Giving Back
Staff reflections on our social bonus donations:
“Being in the trading industry for the last 20 years I found Vivcourt social purpose to be the game change for me. I always like the technical challenges of the trading industry but missed the purpose. With Vivcourt I found both.”
“Social bonus is amazing, and hearing about the impact the philanthropic side of the business is heart warming, and helps me remember why we do what we do.”
Volunteering
Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA)
A number of the VivCourt team provides a B&B service on various weekends to Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) puppies!
The puppies have been through their initial 12months of training and are now in their next phase of preparation. To give them a little respite, we are part of the volunteer team who give them cuddles and play over a weekend.
We have developed a unique program with ADA delivering and picking up the puppies from the VivCourt office each weekend.
Impact Loan
Supporting Esparq Ventures
“I’m incredibly fortunate that my first funder was VivCourt Trading. They provided flexible seed capital to get us off the ground… They’ve been mentors, advocates, door-openers, emotional supporters, and have even worked alongside us” – Darryl M., Director, Esparq Ventures
Since then, Esparq has gone on to secure $6.43 million in funding from different partners – creating 36 First Nations jobs, 5 new businesses, and supporting 23 businesses across regional and remote communities (Philanthropy Australia)
Sustainability
From reducing our carbon footprint to responsible sourcing, we take practical steps toward a greener future. Our kitchen manager ensures food is locally and sustainably sourced, with minimal packaging. Alongside regular recycling, we’ve introduced green waste recycling, working with multiple local organisations to keep office waste low.
We believe environmental responsibility is a vital part of corporate social responsibility, and we’re proud to uphold these values in our everyday operations.
