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JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS ANNUAL REVIEW 2016

Sir John Thyne reid 1903 – 1984

Kind, meticulous and methodical, he was generous with his time, his experience and his wealth.

ConTenTS: About Us 4

Chairman’s Report 6

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 8

2016 Funding Overview 10

Funding Highlights

Aged and Palliative Care 12

Arts and Cultural Heritage 14

Community and Social Welfare 16

Education and Youth Support 20

Environment 22

Health Support 24

Acknowledgements 26

Grants from the John T Reid Charitable Trusts are focused on supporting communities to build their capability, and Trustees are mindful of current needs in the community. Grants are allocated into six main categories:

ABOUT US

The John T Reid Charitable Trusts

comprises two Trusts, a Victorian

administered together. The Trusts

guidance to the current Trustees on

to eligible charitable organisations

respectful in his philanthropy. The

Trustees reflect this in their current

philanthropic sector.

fall within more than one category of support, and funding applicants are encouraged to outline their areas of need rather than trying to

and many factors are considered by the Trustees when assessing a funding submission. Of the eight Trustees, four are direct

and in business.

JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS4

THE TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS

ANNUAL REvIEw 2016 5

The two Trusts constituting the John T Reid Charitable Trusts

established a process which relied on the Trustees’ direct

requirements for increased transparency in philanthropy, but also

Trusts to deal with the substantial growth in grant applications

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Charitable Trusts for 2016.


supported by the Trusts, balancing funding between rural, regional and urban projects, including the following:

of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts increases with

Chairman


Administration

period, and for the thoughtful way in which they manage

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

John T Reid Charitable Trusts as the

philanthropic need in the community,

Funding Model

response as to whether the Trustees are able to consider a full submission from their organisation. The thorough research done by the Trustees on full submissions, including meeting

when they meet to consider the funding requests twice a year.


Philanthropic Sector

website a useful resource in assessing funding enquiries,

regulatory news.

and enjoyed the opportunity to attend their conference in

Governance

to electronic funds transfer rather than paying by cheque.

this change.

Financial

The Trustees appoint a Finance Committee to

Charitable Trusts’ assets. The Committee is made up

and the Trustees for all their support this year, and

Chief Executive Officer


Grants Approved

following organisations at their meetings

Aged and Palliative Care

Arts and Cultural Heritage

Leongatha Lyric Theatre

2016 FUNDING OVERVIEW

2016 Review

John T Reid Charitable Trusts in the

funding sector.

Community and Social Welfare

CareFlight Rescue

Fighting Chance

UnitingCare Lentara

UnitingCare Regen

Education and Youth

Mallee Family Care

Environment

The Climate Council

Health Support

Fight Cancer Foundation


Active Grants year to 30 June 2016

show these grants in both category and geographic spread.

ACTIVE GRANTS YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2016 BY CATEGORY SPREAD:

ACTIVE GRANTS YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2016 BY GEOGRAPHIC SPREAD:


Community & Social Welfare

Health Support

Aged & Palliative Care

Environment

Education & Youth

Arts & Cultural Heritage

$2,498,004

$2,290,000

$1,239,000

$1,133,200

$1,111,875

$261,540

Victoria

Queensland

Northern Territory

National

New South Wales

Western Australia

South Australia

Tasmania

VIC

$3,215,112

QLD

$1,441,155NT

$1,300,000

SA$216k

TAS $40k

National

$1,209,000

NSW

$735,352

WA$377k

Alzheimer’s Australia Vic,

Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging both

people with dementia, and the second showing how simple

to incorporate family carers across Victoria, with testing to begin

AGED AND PALLIATIVE CARE

The proportion of older people in the

many health conditions such as arthritis

and dementia become more common

as people age. There is also increased

demand for accommodation for the aged.

The Trustees aim to address these areas

of need by funding organisations that


Peninsula Home Hospice,

care that optimises quality of life and honours the hope for comfort, choice, dignity and peace.

will assist in the refurbishment of the new building, with completion expected at the end of 2016 when the leases expire on the

The building has been meticulously designed to meet the highest


Leongatha Lyric Theatre,

between rural, regional and urban projects.

for equitable access for all of the community, particularly for the

ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

the arts is an important part of all

communities. Granting in this area

is focused on supporting those who

would be unable to access the arts

be in the form of theatre, dance,

music, literature, or cultural history,

supported access for young people,

particularly in regional areas.

“THE ASSISTANCE THE JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS PROVIDED TO US HAS, AND WILL HAVE, AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR OUR AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITY THEATRE IN LEONGATHA.”

MICHAEL STREET,

PRODUCTION MANAGER, LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE


Queensland Theatre Company,

has been designed and implemented in direct response to requests from high school drama teachers.

an interpretation of 10-15 minutes of scenes from a specially commissioned script.

and/or under-resourced schools.

performing arts for regional students.

“THE PROJECT IS GOING VERY WELL, AND I AM ABSOLUTELY BOWLED OVER BY THE EFFICIENCY AND DETAIL IN THEIR REPORT.”

BARBARA INgLIS,

TRUSTEE, JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS


beyondblue,

recently attempted suicide and their carers. The resources

suggestions about how to regain a sense of control and a connection with the community, and answer some questions that may arise after a suicide attempt.

These new webpages present the information in a digestible and user-friendly manner, especially for those browsing the content on their mobile phone.

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Mental health continues to be a

strong area of focus in our granting

continue to monitor community

see how widespread our support has

been in regional areas this year.


St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland,

The support of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts has enabled the

Berry Street,

met by existing education and welfare systems. Their new campus

and/or employment.


“IT IS FABULOUS THAT WE HAVE THE

JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS

GRANT TO ASSIST US WITH GETTING

THE CAMPUS STUDENT-READY.”

LYNETTE MOORE,

PHILANTHROPIC GRANTS MANAGER, BERRY STREET

One Voice,

life and future.

hygiene. Responding to this need in 2014, One Voice launched

at a time.

self-contained mobile shower bus with on-board water and

Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation,

counselling, The Glen also encourages its clients to participate in

John T Reid Charitable Trusts has contributed funding to a third


Alcohol and Drug Foundation,

alcohol abuse and harm.

The John T Reid Charitable Trusts has contributed funding towards

capacity of sports clubs to address drug-related problems in three

originally expected.

“THANkS TO YOUR GENEROUS FUNDING,

ADF HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BEGIN WORk

IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA AHEAD OF

THE FEDERAL PROGRAM ROLL-OUT,

WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON TARGET

COMMUNITIES OF GERALDTON,

ESPERANCE AND ALBANY.”

gREg WILLIAMS,

WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE MANAGER, ADF


Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal,

flooding.

part, nine medium to long term projects in the RRR 2013 program,

completed.

Reading out of Poverty,

better employment opportunities.

aloud opportunities. Through the program, parents also are encouraged to carry out home reading and pre-literacy

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

John T Reid Charitable Trusts

experienced so widely in our

good outcomes from multi-year

grant recipients in this sector.


Hummingbird House,

comfortable as possible for the children and their families during their stay.

The John T Reid Charitable Trusts contributed funding for two of the eight clinical beds at the house. These beds are installed and are in regular use by children and their families.

with us in the coming year.

“THANk YOU FOR THE JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS SUPPORT, THESE BEDS ARE AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE’S MEDICALLY SUPPORTED HOME-LIkE ENVIRONMENT.”

FIONA HAWTHORNE,

GENERAL MANAGER, HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE


The Nature Conservancy,

a global audience each month, which will assist in raising awareness about the beauty of southern seascapes and,

ENVIRONMENT

to build on our prior years’ granting

to ensure the public are informed on

the most pressing issues facing our

between organisations to ensure


Climate Council,

highlighting the wide-ranging impacts of climate change and

Through the Media Centre, Climate Council aims to:

change impacts and solutions

4. Reach new audiences

“WE WOULD LIkE TO THANk THE TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR BELIEVING IN THIS VISION AND PROVIDING THEIR SUPPORT

TO ESTABLISH THE CLIMATE MEDIA CENTRE.”AMANDA MCKENZIE,

CEO, CLIMATE COUNCIL


Climate Council was recently pleased to report to the John T Reid Charitable Trusts that the Climate Media Centre:

by securing pieces on news.com.au and featuring on

HEALTH SUPPORT

The Trustees are proud to support

translational medical research,

encouraging reports this year.

sector has been a focus, along with

supporting patients and carers,

particularly relating to diseases that

from the community.

“I AM DELIGHTED THAT THE JOHN T REID CHARITABLE TRUSTS HAS GIVEN US THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN THIS VITAL SERVICE HERE IN VICTORIA.”

TODD HARPER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CANCER COUNCIL VICTORIA

Cancer Council Victoria,

a psychologist on referral from Cancer Council Victoria nurses.

Through their May 2016 report to the Trusts, Cancer Council


One Disease,

as being essential to program success.

Funding from the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, and other donors will

nurse, focusing on:


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