Community-Equip

We give community organisations – specifically those who use hospitality to support disadvantaged people – easy

access to finance for our Certified Used kitchen equipment at heavily discounted prices.

At SilverChef, we know hospitality can be a catalyst for positive change, especially among disadvantaged members of our communities. 

Many community organisations use food service and hospitality to uplift and support people. For example, they might provide access to a nutritious meal, a welcoming and supportive community, the ability to earn an income, or basic necessities to help people get back on their feet.

That’s why we support organisations who use hospitality to support people who are underprivileged and under-served in our communities. If your organisation fits this description, Community-Equip is a finance product tailored for you.

If your organisation is approved for Community-Equip, we’ll relax our credit requirements, improving the likelihood of your finance application being approved. You can access fully refurbished, ex-rental commercial kitchen equipment from our Certified Used range for up to 55% less than the equipment’s brand-new price – a huge saving.  

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Who's eligible?

Community-Equip is available to eligible community groups that use hospitality to train, empower and/or support disadvantaged members of our communities. 

These groups can include:

  • Registered charities and not-for-profits
  • Social enterprises (direct-benefit, cross-subsidy or donation model)
  • Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Corporations (organisation with an ABN which uses more than 50% of its time and/or resources to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples)

Participation in SilverChef’s Community-Equip Program (Program) is at the sole and absolute discretion of SilverChef. Irrespective of whether a customer meets the eligibility criteria, SilverChef will not be under any obligation to offer the Community-Equip product to any customer.

What you get

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Easy access to finance

If your organisation is eligible for Community-Equip, we’ll relax our credit requirements, improving the likelihood of your finance application being approved. 

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Discounted equipment

You can access fully refurbished, ex-rental commercial kitchen equipment from us for 55% less than the equipment’s brand-new price — a huge saving. 

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Reduced rental rate

You’ll pay almost 20% less than our standard rental rate, making your affordable weekly payments even more reasonable.

Terms and conditions apply. Customers should seek taxation, legal or other professional advice independent to their personal circumstances before applying.

How it works

1. Apply for Community-Equip and get approved

Use the ‘Enquire now’ button to submit your details to our team for assessment. They will get in touch to take you through the process of applying for Community-Equip. Once approved, you can go ahead and select the equipment you need.

2. Select your Certified Used equipment

Choose the equipment you need from our Certified Used range, and we’ll arrange to have it delivered to you. If you need help to select the best equipment options for your needs, we can help!

3. Your rental agreement commences

Community-Equip is a tailored version of Rent-Try-Buy for community organisations. It’s a uniquely flexible 12-month rental agreement with the option to upgrade or buy the equipment at any time.

4. Make use of your flexible options

You can upgrade or buy the equipment at any time* or, at the end of the agreement continue renting it (Loyalty) or switch to an ownership plan (Easy Own) – whatever suits you best.

*Terms and Conditions apply

Find equipment

Our website has hundreds of pieces of Certified Used equipment to choose from. 

Please note that new, superseded and demo equipment can’t be funded under the Community-Equip product. 

Browse equipment

Enquire about Community-Equip

Submit an enquiry and our team will get in touch to talk you through the application process and choosing your equipment.

Enquire now

About Certified Used equipment

Our range of used hospitality equipment — Australia’s largest — helps your budget go further by allowing you to get the best brands for lower prices.

This mostly ex-rental equipment comes from businesses we know and trust, is typically less than two-and-a-half years old, has been fully refurbished, and is backed by a three-month warranty.

We’re one of the few financiers, if not the only one, that funds used hospitality equipment. 

Read more about Certified Used equipment
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Community Grants

The SilverChef Community Grants Program is open to
registered charities and not-for-profits that use hospitality or food service to support communities in need, and have been operating for more than 12 months.

Four grants worth $5,000 each are awarded each quarter globally. To be eligible, applicants should receive limited funding from other sources, have a clear and specific need for commercial kitchen equipment, and have been a registered charity or NFP for a minimum of 12 months.

Learn more about community grants
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Balancing purpose and profit

SilverChef is a certified B Corporation — a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit.

As a B Corp, we believe in using business as a force for good to reduce inequality and poverty; and create a healthier environment, stronger communities, and high-quality jobs that provide dignity and purpose.

Community-Equip is just one example of the things we do to support our local communities. 

Read more about SilverChef's purpose
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know more?

Get in touch and let's tailor a funding solution for your business

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