Appendix 1

ANZAC Day Trust Annual Report 2009–10

Legislation was passed in 1965 that allowed places of public entertainment and amusement to trade on the afternoon and evening of Anzac Day. This heralded the end of an era in which Anzac Day was a ‘closed day’ and business trading was very restricted. The Parliament of the day was optimistic that in return for the bonus of extra trading hours on Anzac Day, those businesses which benefited, would donate to the Anzac Day Trust Fund.  The fund was established under the same legislation and provides funding, on application, to organisations offering financial assistance and relief to ex-service men and women and their dependants.

The annual disbursement of the Trust Fund to over 250 ex-service organisations, supports:

• aged and infirm veterans wishing to remain in their own homes
• maintenance of essential services
• the construction and maintenance of homes/units for war veterans
• many other services such as advocacy, hospital visits, food hampers and gift/amenities parcels for the sick.

An annual appeal for donations each April begins with a mail out targeting those businesses providing public entertainment and amusement. The main source of funds, however, continues to be an annual grant provided by the Queensland Government.

The trustees

The following Board of Trustees were appointed for a three year term commencing 26 April 2010:

• Mrs P E Waters – Chairperson
• Mr Brian Avery –  representing the Legacy Clubs of Queensland
• Mr Peter Jones –  representing the Returned & Services League of Australia (Qld Branch)
• Mr J S (Steve) Rowan – representing all other ex-service organisations.

Activities

The main activities of the Trust throughout the year are the public appeal in April, and the disbursement of the Trust Fund, including the Government grant appropriation, in November of the same calendar year.

Queensland bowls clubs, sporting clubs, metropolitan hotels and bars, cinemas and theme parks/tourist attractions were canvassed in the 2010 appeal which netted a total of $20 833 from 61 donors ($23 643 from 81 donors in 2009).  

In the 2009-10 financial year, payments totalling $1 136 641 were disbursed to 269 applicant ex-service organisations. In the previous financial year, 242 organisations had benefited. Preliminary indications are that disbursements will occur to more than 250 organisations in 2010-11.

Income

The Trust was funded predominantly by way of a grant appropriation of $1 105 777 from the Queensland Government.

Proceeds of the annual appeal totalled $20 833.

Interest on investments during the year, amounted to $8 994 and cash at bank as at 30 June 2010 was $25 269.

Acknowledgments

The Trustees wish to record their gratitude and appreciation to all supporters of the Trust, in particular the donors who have maintained their generosity for many years. Certificates of Appreciation were issued to all those who contributed.

The Queensland Government is once again commended by the Trustees for its generous financial support. The secretariat and administrative support provided by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General is also gratefully acknowledged.

Financial audit and statements

The audit of the books and accounts of the Trust has been performed in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Accountability Act 2009.

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Disbursement of the ANZAC Day Trust Fund

The Trust Fund is disbursed annually to applicant ex-service organisations in November.  In 2009, $1 136 641 was disbursed as follows:

Made up as follows:

Made up as follows:

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ANZAC Day Trust Donors

See the full audited financial statements for the ANZAC Day Trust (PDF File, 1.8 MB)

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