Philanthropy
Education & Community
The Hancock Prospecting has been supporting a diversity of community initiatives for many years. Our focus has been on improving education and investing in our communities. Some of the continuing partnerships include:
Roy Hill Community Foundation
The Roy Hill Community Foundation was established in 2015. It is an independent charity founded by the Hancock Prospecting and has 12 partner companies. It focuses directly on the Pilbara mining footprint of the Hancock Prospecting, engaging with and supporting Aboriginal people and communities across the areas of health, education, arts and culture.
The Roy Hill Community Foundation has won numerous awards for the positive social impact it has made in the Pilbara and puts 100% of its funds into supporting future growth in the community, not into administration costs.
Hanrine Futures Scholarships
Hanrine Futures was initiated by Hancock Executive Chairman, Mrs Gina Rinehart. This Indigenous scholarship and career development program begins when students enter the program and continues through to employment. Hanrine Futures launched in 2022 and already has 20 students who have been awarded scholarships.
The program works in partnership with Madalah. A key differentiator of the Hanrine Futures Program is the combination of education/mentoring support and work experience/employment opportunities. Madalah staff will mentor and support students based on individual education and resource plans, track their success and organise extra-curricular learning opportunities.
NAIDOC
Hancock Prospecting has been a sponsor of NAIDOC since 2012, which celebrates and honours the successes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Over the course of involvement with NAIDOC, Hancock Prospecting has supported various awards such as Business of the Year, Program of the Year, Female Elder of the Year and the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Brisbane Fashion Festival
Hancock Prospecting joined as a new partner at the Brisbane Fashion Festival in 2022. Hancock lent its support to the Next Gen Group Show, assisting the Fashion Festival in showcasing the brightest up-and-coming design talent, including supporting and celebrating local emerging and First Nations designers.
In addition, Roy Hill provides funding that enables Indigenous designers to showcase their talents at New York fashion week.
Bond University
In 2014, Hancock Prospecting in partnership with Bond University, established the Georgina Hope Rinehart Swimming Excellence Scholarship, providing opportunities for two young Australian swimmers each year to study at Bond University on the Gold Coast, with financial support for tuition and living expenses provided as part of the scholarship package. The students, who must excel at swimming, possess leadership qualities and be of high academic standing. Six students are currently studying at Bond by way of the scholarship.
Cambodian Children’s Fund
With the objectives to break cycles of poverty and abuse and create positive change in Cambodia through intervention and education for the youth, Hancock Prospecting is proud to support the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF).
Hancock Prospecting has been involved with the CCF for a number of years by way of establishing and ongoing funding of the Hope Scholarship program with the objective of providing opportunity for young Cambodian women from poor backgrounds to obtain a university education.
Special Air Services (SAS)
Hancock Prospecting have been long-term supporters of the Special Air Services (SAS) Resources Trust since its inception. The SAS Resources Trust is a perpetual fund that assists members and former members of the SAS Regiment (SASR), as well as the dependents of those members, who are in need of relief or support, with the primary beneficiaries being the dependents of SAS soldiers who are killed or disabled as a result of operations or training. The Fund also assists the families of other ADF personnel who are killed or disabled while working alongside the SAS regiment in SASR controlled operations or training.
WA Regional Achievement and Community Awards
Hancock Prospecting has been involved with the Regional Achievement & Community Awards for many years, celebrating the success of individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the Northern Regional WA community. These organisations set a benchmark, acting as role models and inspiration for others to make both their local communities and WA a better place.
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls
Gina Rinehart and Hancock Prospecting have been supporting various educational institutions for several years. As a long-standing donor and supporter of St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Hancock Prospecting and Gina Rinehart have funded various initiatives, including the renovation of Hope Nicholas House, the Hope Gardens outside the Chapel at the front of the school and the Nicholas Rinehart Science Centre. Gina Rinehart has also been a valued supporter of both Notre Dame and Bond University.
