Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 Foundation Mission

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The Centennial Parklands Foundation’s mission is to foster commitment to the Parklands through: – Connecting with the community – Enhancing environmental and educational initiatives – Ensuring a sustainable Parklands for present and future generations.

Foundation objectives

Preserve Encourage Recognise the natural environmental and promote and appreciate value of Centennial Parklands enjoyment of recreation the natural and historical and activity within natural significance of Centennial surroundings Parklands

Enhance Provide and promote Information all other aspects of the education and research about environmental benefits the natural environment provided by Centennial Parklands to be enjoyed by all members of the public

Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 foundation Overview

The Centennial Parklands Foundation (Foundation) is a charitable organisation established by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (Trust) with the aim of ensuring that the natural environment provided by Centennial Parklands continues to be enjoyed now and by future generations. The Trust provides a range of nominated environmental and educational projects through its Park Improvement Plan, for which the Foundation raises funds and seeks community support.

Key Achievements 2007-08

Funding the Trust’s Water saving Water quality Tree initiatives improvements Replacement including connecting irrigation through the reduction of pest Program to pond water and installation species such as European for the staged replacement of of rain water tanks to reduce Carp and introduction of native ageing and ailing trees across potable water use Australian Bass the Parklands

Pond banks planted Restoration Purchase of with native grasses and of threatened educational wetland plants that will tools and enhance bird species Eastern Suburbs Banksia resources habitat and Scrub remnants to enhance syllabus-related improve pond excursion products and public water quality programs offered by the Trust’s Visitor Programs team

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 1 Report from the chair

The achievement of our key projects is the result of generous contributions from our Friends members, donors, community supporters and grant bodies. It is due to this valued support that the Foundation will continue to flourish in the coming year.

On behalf of the Board of the This increase in revenue was due To move into the next phase of our Centennial Parklands Foundation, mainly to the continued success of the growth, the Foundation has developed I am pleased to present the Annual Foundation’s Tree Transplant Appeal a Strategic Plan for 2008-11 which Report for 2007-08. which enabled funding of the Trust’s will guide our direction and priorities to vital Tree Replacement Program, and ensure we can support improvements The Centennial Parklands Foundation an increase in pro bono support to the Parklands. (Foundation) was launched as a and grants. charitable organisation in 2004 by the The Foundation would like to recognise Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust A pleasing achievement this year the successful partnership with (Trust) in response to its increasing need has been the re-branding and re- advertising companies Vitamin X to generate revenue and to harness launch of our Friends of Centennial and MJW Advertising, and Greening greater community support. Since then Parklands program. This has led to the Australia (NSW). we have raised over $1.5 million. most encouraging period of growth I would like to extend my thanks to and interest in the program since its The Foundation enjoyed an increased my fellow Governors for their support inception in 1996. The Friends program level of support this year. This Annual and guidance, the Trust, our staff and is a vital part of our Foundation – Report outlines the achievements over our many supporters and volunteers, without the support of the community the past twelve months, made possible who have all contributed to the we simply would not exist and not be through the generosity of our donors success of the Foundation over the able to achieve what we have so far. and the enthusiasm and significant 2007-08 financial year. In particular I contributions of our supporters and Another encouraging development has would like to acknowledge the efforts staff. been in our volunteer group. This year of Development Manager Joanna volunteers contributed around 2,100 Cuthbert and Financial Advisor Tony While the establishment phase for volunteer hours in a range of roles Shaw. I look forward to continuing our any new not-for-profit organisation is including bush regeneration, the efforts in growing the Foundation. challenging, the Foundation has seen Growing Group, customer service an encouraging level of community and event support. On behalf of the support through donations for Foundation I would like to thank our environmental and education projects. dedicated volunteers for their tireless The Friends of Centennial Parklands efforts in helping to make these membership base continues to grow. Parklands something of which the Revenue for the 2007-08 financial community can be proud. year was $1,012,732 compared to Sarah Whyte $496,950 in 2006-07, representing Chair an increase of 104%.

Our donors: Tree and Park Bench Dedications

The following Mr C Armstrong Mrs M Hill Mr J Plummer The Estate of Merril New Mardi Gras people dedicated Mrs J Arnott Dr & Mrs J & M Holt Mrs Y Reuben Armstrong Randwick City a tree or park Mr A Birch Mr & Mrs M & A Ms E Sarkadi Kiehl’s since 1851 Council bench in 2007-08: Mrs H Brudenell- Jones Mr G Sheldrick Henry Pollack Renee Pollack Woods Mr S Jones Ms S Symons Foundation Foundation Mr R Crowe Ms M Kilby Dr P Walker Friends of Guy Mr & Mrs R & K Flior Mrs J Lee Ms E Warning Morrison Dr S Graham Mrs V Nikolovska Dr C H Wilson Ms G Graham Mr & Mrs D & K Mr E Hamilton Penzkover

2 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 The Board of Governors

Sarah Whyte Honourable Justice Phillip Black David Butcher Geoffrey Cohen Annabelle Bennett AO

Crystal Condous OAM Steve Corbett Peter Duncan Emeritus Professor Dr Margaret Varady John Niland AC The Centennial Parklands Foundation has a Board of Governors that meet quarterly to oversee the strategic direction and investment decisions of the entity. The current Governors of the Centennial Parklands Foundation Board are:

Sarah Whyte Geoffrey Cohen Emeritus Professor Sarah Whyte is Chair of the Centennial BComm, LLB, CPA (Fellow) John Niland AC Parklands Foundation. Sarah was also Geoffrey Cohen is a retired former Partner BCom, MCom, PhD, Hon DSc a member of the Centennial Park and Moore with Minter Ellison Lawyers. Geoffrey advises Professor Niland is a former Vice–Chancellor Park Trust until 2008, Patron of the Burma on major property acquisitions and disposals. and President of the University of New South Star Association of NSW, and a member of He is also a Fellow of the Certified Practicing Wales (1992- 2002). He is a Fellow of the the Australiana Fund. Accountants (CPA). Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and Honourable Justice the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Crystal Condous OAM Professor Niland is currently Chairman of Annabelle Bennett AO BComm (Marketing), MLib the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, BSc (Hons), PhD, LLB Crystal Condous is currently the Principal of Chairman of Campus Living Villages Limited, The Honourable Justice Annabelle Bennett Crystal Condous Consulting Services. She an Independent Director of Macquarie Group is a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia was Registrar and Deputy Principal of the Limited, serves on the University Grants and is currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales. Ms Condous Committee of Hong Kong, and is Deputy Australian National University. She is also is Chair, Universities Admissions Centre Pty Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Trustee of the Centennial Park and Moore Ltd and is a Ministerial appointment to the Singapore Management University. Park Trust, member of Chief Executive University of Newcastle Council. Women, member of the Australian Academy Dr Margaret Varady AO of Forensic Sciences, Presidential Member Steve Corbett BSc, DipEd, MEd, EdD, FACE Steve Corbett is Director and Chief Executive of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Dr Margaret Varady has been the Principal of the Centennial Park and Moore Park arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. of Sydney Girls High School since 1992 and Trust, being appointed to the position in has held a variety of positions in schools Phillip Black July 2004. He was previously CEO for the both in New Zealand and Australia. Dr Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and BSc, Dip Ed Varady is a member of the Centennial Park has 30 years of industry experience in the Phillip Black is a Surry Hills businessman and Moore Park Trust and is on the Senate management of parks, botanic gardens and in the tourism industry. In 1993 he helped of the University of Sydney. establish the South Sydney Heritage Society, open space areas. Steve previously held currently a Councillor on the Council of the estate management positions at Olympic Former Board Members City of Sydney, and Director on the Sydney Venues with the Olympic Coordination Richard Cobden and Jack Cowin’s terms Community Foundation. Phillip is a long-time Authority and management positions at the concluded during the reporting year. advocate for protecting built heritage and Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney including The Foundation Board would like to open space. Mount Annan Botanic Garden. acknowledge their valuable contribution and commitment to establishing and Peter Duncan David Butcher growing the Foundation. BVSc Cert L&ESD, Grad. Cert Traffic Eng, David Butcher is the Chief Executive Officer A.Dip Land. Studies, G.Dip. Mgt. of Greening Australia (NSW). He was Peter Duncan is currently the Deputy Director previously Chief Executive Officer of the General – Office of Coordinator General – World Wide Fund for Nature and Director Department of Premier & Cabinet. Formerly, of the RSPCA. David has also practiced Peter was the Chief Executive Officer of veterinary science in New Zealand, the Forests NSW and prior to this he held the United Kingdom and Australia. role of Director and Chief Executive of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust.

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 3 Black Swan nesting, Centennial Park Operating Context

The Foundation is governed by a • Customer service and donor care • liaison with Trust staff to facilitate Board of Governors and supported the implementation of the Trust’s • Management of the Foundation’s key by a Management Committee environmental and education fundraising programs, including tree which is primarily responsible for programs through the support of the and bench dedications, and animal the management and compliance Foundation. adoption program of the Foundation’s funds. The The Centennial Park and Moore Park Management Committee comprises: • Building awareness of the Trust provides support in the following Steve Corbett (Director and Chief Foundation and its work key areas: Executive/Governor), Joanna Cuthbert • day-to-day functioning and (Development Manager), Stuart Dutton • Friends of Centennial Parklands administration of the Foundation (Acting Director Visitor Experience), program and Volunteer coordination Tony Shaw (Financial Advisor) in line with the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan • Marketing, media, communications and publications The role of the • Providing sound advice to Foundation Office the Foundation Board and • Provision of staff and an In 2007-08 the Foundation was Management Committee in relation administrative budget administered by Development to administration, fundraising and Manager Joanna Cuthbert and part- marketing issues, priorities and time Foundation Administrators Mary opportunities Temple-Smith and Regan Harley, responsible for: Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Centennial Parklands Foundation

Director and Chief Executive Friends of Centennial Volunteers Parklands

OUR DONORS: ADOPT A TREE AND NATIONAL TREE DAY

The following Mr A Brittan Ms A O’Neill The following Mr A Cavenagh Mr J Plummer people adopted Mrs S Deroo Mr S O’Neill people planted a Mr P Cohen Ms S Pouw a tree: Ms B Eggert Ms T Parkin tree on National Mr R Hart-Jones Ms K Reed Tree Day: Mr & Mrs M & H Ms R Slat Prof M MacKenzie Mr D Robertson Holmes Ms V Taylor Mr P Mitchelhill Ms D Tibbles Mrs R House Haritos Hotels Ms L Munoz Mrs S Tooth Ms R Kruk Kiehl’s since 1851 Mrs A Petith Ms S Musa

4 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 Kiehls since 1851 ambassador Erika Heynatz Dedicated Port Jackson Fig Projects in Profile

Tree Transplant Appeal While these trees are a striking feature The Centennial Parklands Foundation’s of the Parklands, old age, drought, Tree Transplant Appeal campaign, In 1888 Sir Henry Parkes opened poor soils, root compaction and the generously developed by advertising Centennial Park, bringing to fruition an pressures of the urban environment agency Vitamin X on a pro bono basis, extraordinary vision. Sir Henry Parkes have had a long-term impact. Expert won a bronze award for creativity was instrumental in setting aside assessments estimate that around 60 at the Australian Direct Marketing parkland on the fringe of a growing per cent of these trees will need to be Association’s annual awards in metropolis so that future generations replaced over the next 40 years. The November 2007. might have room to move, fresh air removal and replacement of these large to breathe and a space to play. More trees is a costly process. than a century later, similarly far-sighted and public-spirited individuals have Thanks to the wonderful support of continued this vision by supporting the our donors, the continued success Foundation’s Tree Transplant Appeal. of the Foundation’s Tree Transplant Appeal enabled funding of the Tree Today, Centennial Parklands is the lungs Replacement Program to start to of the city. Its 360 hectares contain over address this issue. In 2007-08, 15,000 trees, the largest and oldest of $108,700 was provided to the Trust which are ailing. for the purchase of trees to meet current requirements and deposits for forward ordering of semi-mature trees to 2009–10.

Tree Replacement Program 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 Trees removed 75 122 230 New trees planted 194 169 325

OUR DONORS

Mr & Mrs J & L Allen Mrs K Carran Ms J Dewar Mr R Guest Mr & Mrs P & C Mr & Mrs M & K Ms D Ball Mr & Mrs I & S Mr & Mrs J & B Mrs A Hale Higgins Koch Mrs L Bateman Cohen Dobrosovlev Mr CJ Hamer Dr & Mrs J & M Holt Mr & Mrs A & D Mr W Blackshaw Dr P Crowe Ms V Dollar Ms M Hargraves Mr A Houghton Krawitz Mr & Mrs V & N Mrs B Dacres- Mr P Duncan Mrs R Hargraves The Honourable Mr & Mrs G & S Bogoevski Mannings Mr G Edward GW Hawke Justice Johnson Kryger Dr & Mrs P Brenner Mrs G Davies Ms R Fenon Ms P Haywood Mr & Mrs KS & JC Ms C Leeden Mrs N Brooman Ms EA Davies Mr G Ferguson Mr R Henderson Johnson Mr G Legge Ms E Bruhl Mr & Mrs M & M Ms B Gay Mr & Mrs L & N Mr J Kamins Mr E Leonardi Mr M Burrows Derofe Mr S Gold Hersch Ms J Klein Mr R Lockhart Mr D Butcher Ms A Desalis Dr L Graham Mrs A Lucas

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 5 Projects in Profile

National Tree Day for Schools The Green Corps team

National Tree Day Green Corps • assisting in the removal of around 1,300 kilograms of European Carp The Centennial Parklands Foundation In 2007-08 the Centennial Parklands (a pest species) and the restocking has hosted the National Tree Day and Foundation and Greening Australia of the ponds with 5,000 native National Tree Day for Schools programs (NSW) secured a second Green Australian Bass fish in Centennial Parklands in partnership Corps project that was developed with Planet Ark since 2006, raising a under the banner: “Greening the City • removal of 3,500 square metres of total of $36,000 and providing new in Centennial Parklands”. weeds and planting 10,000 native plantings adjacent to Carrington Drive, grasses and wetland plants in and Green Corps is an Australian Centennial Park and at Mount Steel, around Busbys Pond to reduce soil Government initiative delivered by Moore Park. erosion and increase the habitat for Greening Australia that gives young native birds and animals. The Foundation’s financial support Australians aged between 17-20 The project also involved native tree of the National Tree Day for Schools years the opportunity to receive plantings in Queens Park and plant site has made a significant impact on accredited training and a youth propagation activities in the Parklands’ the landscape at Mount Steel with an training allowance while working on community nursery facility. area of 4,000 square metres cleared of environment and heritage projects. environmental weeds and replaced with In total, the Green Corps project team The Green Corps participants, under a native landscape consisting of 130 contributed around 7,280 hours of the guidance of the Trust’s Horticultural new trees, and 3,500 native plants. 120 environmental work to an estimated Estate team, successfully improved local school children assisted Trust staff value of $79,352. water quality and habitat in Centennial in the planting at Mount Steel. Park’s ponds by:

OUR DONORS

Mr & Mrs F Mr P Mitchelhill Mr A Pulford Ms J Slezak Mrs I Woodward Rabobank Australia MacDonald Mr A Mitchell Ms L Ralph Mrs A Small Ms A Zaoui V Festival Australia Mr & Mrs R & G Mr & Mrs D & I Mr R Randall Ms M Snider Dean Evans & Mayer Muraben Dr M Rickard Mrs B Tesoriero Associates Ms N McKenna Mr & Mrs F & T Mr B Robertson Mr & Mrs I & V Eastern Respite and Mr T Milani Naumovski Mr B Rushton Thom Recreation Mr WJ Mills Mr & Mrs H & M Ms F Ryan Mrs K Walsh Green Corps Osner Mr & Mrs N & D Ms J Shea Ms K Walsh Haritos Hotels Mingashian LE Otvosi Mr & Mrs L & M Mrs S Whyte Jack Johnson Ms R Miolitoris Mr DK Prior Shultz Ms J Wilkman Village Green fans

6 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 Banksia aemula, Bird Sanctuary, Centennial Park Over 13,000 students participated in the Parklands Environmental Education Programs in 2007-08.

Eastern Suburbs Banksia In June 2008, the NSW Department Education of Environment and Climate Change Scrub (ESBS) The Foundation committed funding (DECC) recognised the Trust’s ESBS of $17,000 for educational tools and Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub restoration sites at the Bird Sanctuary equipment to enhance the syllabus- (ESBS) is listed as an endangered and York Road as best practice related excursion programs currently ecological community in NSW under “Threatened Species Demonstration offered by the Trust’s Visitor Programs the Threatened Species Conservation Sites”. Act 1995 and Commonwealth team. DECC awarded the Foundation a grant Environment Protection and These resources will contribute to of $22,000 to fund further restoration Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. the delivery of quality educational works on the two sites at best practice ESBS exists only in coastal Sydney and and learning products in Centennial standard and promote these methods has been reduced to approximately Parklands. 138 hectares, less than three per cent to local landholders with ESBS of its pre-1788 distribution. remnants. Key items included a bat detector, waterproof data logger, bird spotter The ESBS sites are maintained by The two primary Centennial scope and tripod, and microscopes for bush regeneration contractors and Parklands’ Eastern Suburbs Banksia student use in the field to assist with a dedicated team of volunteers, in Scrub (ESBS) threatened species data recording and research; and plant partnership with Trust staff, returning ecological communities are located and animal species identification. at the Bird Sanctuary adjacent these sites to the type of landscape to Centennial Parklands Dining, that characterised the Parklands In 2008-09 the Foundation will be Centennial Park and at York Road, setting prior to European settlement. raising funds for the creation of a new education centre within Centennial Queens Park. This recognition as a best practice Park – linked to a recycled garden – site is an endorsement of the quality Both sites, covering approximately to be used for schools and community work of these dedicated volunteers, two hectares in total, continued to show education programs. resilience with ongoing recruitment of and would not have been possible plants from the soil seed bank resulting without the support of the National in a great abundance of ESBS species. Trust and Bush Habitat Restoration In particular, the York Road site is now Cooperative in providing supervision dominated by local species including of volunteers and financial assistance Monotocca (Monotocca eliptica), from our neighbours, Moriah Sydney Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) College and the Commonwealth and Coastal Banksia (Banksia Government’s Envirofund. integrifolia).

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 7 Projects in Profile

Event partnerships • participation in the “Village Green” at the Jack Johnson concert reaching Centennial Parklands plays host out to new members, volunteers to many events throughout the and donors at the concert. Concert year. The Foundation, in liaison with patrons supported the Foundation the Trust, leverages support and through donations and signing up for contributions from many event volunteer and tree planting programs. organisers. Donations from fans, together with Two successful event outcomes a grant generously offered by Jack in 2007-08 were: Johnson, were directed towards the Foundation’s pond restoration • a generous donation of $15,000 projects to improve habitat and water was received from V Festival quality for the Parklands’ native Australia via promoter Michael animals. Coppel Presents; Jack Johnson concert, March 2008

Saving Water the Column Garden irrigation system • The newly refurbished Centennial is a standardised automatic ‘pop- Parklands Restaurant, due to open A number of water saving initiatives in up’ sprinkler system that operates in 2008-09, features an underground the Parklands have been funded by outside daylight hours to ensure water tank to collect roof water that the work of the Centennial Parklands minimal evaporation/water wastage will be filtered and used to flush the Foundation, in partnership with both the and is fitted with rain sensors that toilets serving the restaurant and the State and Federal Governments: cancel irrigation during periods adjoining public toilets. It is estimated • a grant received under Round One of of rainfall. that installation of the water tank will the NSW Department of Environment these systems have ensured that save approximately 1.1 million litres and Climate Change’s Water Savings no potable water is now used in of potable water per annum. Fund (now Climate Change Fund) the Rose or Column Gardens, an In addition, the Foundation was has allowed the installation of drip estimated potable water saving of awarded $43,500 from the Australian line irrigation and pop up sprinkler two million litres per annum. Government Water Fund through the systems. Prior to the installation of the Community Water Grants scheme in the drip line irrigation system irrigation system, the turf areas were November 2007. installed at the Rose Garden has patchy and the garden beds empty This funding will be used to install resulted in less water wastage, with due to lack of adequate water. gross pollutant traps at Kensington recycled water (stormwater captured The photograph below shows the Pond for stormwater and sediment and stored within the Parklands dramatic improvement since these control. These traps will filter tonnes pond system) being delivered straight systems have been in place. of rubbish and sediment that to plant root systems. This sub- currently flow from urban runoff into surface style of irrigation results in the Centennial Park ponds. The zero evaporation associated with captured stormwater, once filtered, traditional spray style irrigation units. can be used for irrigation.

Following the completion of the irrigation works, there was an enormous improvement in the presentation and appearance of the Column Garden with the site featuring a strong formal lawn and thriving plant collection.

8 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 Friends of Centennial Parklands The Friends of Centennial Parklands is a dedicated group of supporters and an important means by which the Foundation can engage and foster community involvement in the Parklands.

In partnership with MJW Advertising, The Friends program has also hosted Since the re-launch of the Friends who provided valuable pro bono a number of events and activities program, membership has increased assistance, the Friends program was throughout the year, including Friends by around 30 per cent over the year. revitalised in late 2007, with a new look only Moonlight Cinema event evenings, and feel, improved offers on benefits free Photography in the Parklands Partnerships have also been and discounts across the Parklands, courses, a Fitness in the Park program, established with similar membership and increased access to event rose pruning demonstrations and a groups at the Historic Houses Trust ticketing and discounting. colouring-in competition for children. and Art Gallery NSW to explore reciprocal program options and A new website was also launched Again these activities could not have opportunities. in May 2008: www.friends.net.au succeeded without the generous and regular eNewsletters are sent to support of sponsors and corporate To find out more, visit: Friends informing members of latest partners including: Centennial Park www.friends.net.au news, events and updates. Cycles, Absolute Photography, Neco, Moore Park Golf, Moore Park Stables, Rebel Sport, Papillon Riding Stables and Laugh and Learn.

Volunteers • The Nursery Growing Group the Foundation would like to thank propagates exotic species found Rabobank, the National Centre In 2007-08 volunteers contributed within the Parklands. This group in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical 2,100 volunteer hours of invaluable meets every second Tuesday. Research at UNSW, and the People volunteer support through a number to People Exchange Group for their of projects at Centennial Parklands the Centennial Parklands contributions in the reporting year. including bush regeneration, Nursery Foundation funded the construction Growing Group, customer service and of a plant propagation and nursery To celebrate National Volunteer corporate volunteer opportunities. facility in 2007, to propagate Week, a morning tea was held on plant material that could be used 14 May 2008 to present volunteers • The Bush Regeneration Team meets for planting within the Parklands with Certificates of Appreciation. every second Thursday and once a and eventually raise funds through Representatives from Bush month on a Sunday to rehabilitate plant sales. Regeneration, Visitor Centre and two remnants of endangered Eastern Growing Group volunteer groups Suburbs Banksia Scrub located on • Customer Service volunteers provide shared their stories. York Road, Queens Park and the general Parklands information on Bird Sanctuary, Centennial Park. weekends at the Visitor Centre, In October 2007, the Foundation Volunteers assist professional bush sharing their knowledge, enjoyment, received a $2,460 grant from the regenerators with a range of tasks and fondness of the Park with the Commonwealth Department of including manual weed removal, many visitors that come to the Families, Community Services and construction of fauna hides, dumped Parklands. Indigenous Affairs for the purchase rubbish removal and the relocation of • Corporate volunteers are of 20 Bush Regeneration Kits as part organic debris. welcomed by the Parklands. Projects of the Volunteer Small Equipment undertaken by corporate supporters Grants program. in 2007-08 included garden restoration projects consisting of weeding, mulching and planting activities; pond bank weeding and Nursery Growing Group planting of wetland plants; pond bank litter removal; fauna surveying: mapping and recording numbers and distribution of species (particularly birdlife) within the Parklands; and litter collection.

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

Volunteer hours provided 930 hours 1,300 hours 2,100 hours

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 9 Looking ahead

The Foundation has developed a Strategic Plan 2008-11 to guide the Foundation’s priorities, goals and key actions over the next three years regarding fundraising and support for the Trust’s environmental and educational initiatives. In developing the Strategic Plan 2008-11, the Foundation revised its mission and goals as detailed below:

Mission Goals The Centennial Parklands • To position the Centennial Foundation’s mission is to foster Parklands Foundation as a leading commitment to the Parklands through: environmental fundraising body • Connecting with the community • To engender community loyalty and support of the Friends of Centennial • Enhancing environmental and Parklands program educational initiatives • To support the development • Ensuring a sustainable Parklands and delivery of educational and for present and future generations. research programs

Priorities for 2008-09

Improving existing revenue Enhancing Attracting streams and exploring donor sponsors new initiatives recognition that align with Centennial while containing program Parklands’ values operational costs and associated events

Building an Advocating the Foundation’s Increasing profile of the endowment message through the growth Foundation’s activities through and engagement of the fund media and Friends of promotions Centennial Parklands program

Developing an Implementing a Delivering a successful Education comprehensive and targeted Spring Centre Marketing fundraising and associated educational Plan event and interpretive services

10 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 Where does the money go?

Community support income 60% Environment 94%

Education 2% Grant income 36% Fundraising & promotion 1%

Other income 4% Admin 3%

Where does the money come from? Where does the money go? 60% Community support income 94% Environmental Programs Community support income is donations received from Environmental Programs include the Tree Replacement individual and corporate donations; events; and Friends Program, pond restoration and threatened species of Centennial Parklands membership fees. conservation projects. 36% Grant income 2% Education Programs Grant income includes funds received from the NSW Education Programs include tools and equipment provided Department of Environment and Climate Change, the to the Visitor Programs team. Australian Government’s Community Water Grants 1% Fundraising and Promotion scheme and Moriah College. 3% Administration 4% Other income Other income includes investment income and sale NB: Graphs do not include the Trust’s contributions which provide of goods and services. administration and staffing support costs for the Foundation ensuring the maximum percentage of donations is directed toward environmental and educational projects. Pro bono support is also not included.

Annual Report 2007-08 Centennial Parklands Foundation 11 Purple Swamp Hen Financial Summary

The growth in revenue in 2007-08 In 2007-08 the Trust contributed In 2007-08 revenue is due to a significant increase $221,598 (compared to a total increased by $515,782 in donations in response to the of $169,222 in 2006-07) to the Foundation’s Tree Transplant Appeal; Foundation to fund employee-related to $1,012,732. and pro bono services provided by costs, marketing and publication advertising agencies MJW Advertising costs. The Trust also provided and Vitamin X in support of the significant in-kind support to the Foundation’s marketing program. Foundation for administrative and operational requirements. Additional funds were raised through general donations, park furniture As at 30 June 2008 the Foundation dedications, Friends of Centennial held cash balances of $404,934 Parklands membership fees, and (up from $186,111 in 2006-07). corporate giving. All funds raised are directed to supporting the work of the Foundation, and funding environmental and educational projects endorsed by the Trust.

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Key financial information $ $ $ Revenue 345,450 496,950 1,012,732 Expenses 229,503 455,218 742,633 Operating Surplus 115,947 41,732 270,099 Assets 164,034 208,537 614,137 Liabilities 6,029 8,800 144,301 Equity 158,005 199,737 469,836

12 Centennial Parklands Foundation Annual Report 2007-08 how You can help

The Seven Leaves campaign, created in conjunction with our corporate partner Vitamin X in early 2008, summarises the key ways supporters can help:

The seven most 1. Leave a Donation beautiful leaves in Support our efforts to preserve the natural environmental value of Centennial Parklands Centennial Parklands. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

2. Leave a Tree Celebrate a birth, say ‘I love you’ or commemorate someone special with a $5,000 Transplant Package or adopt an existing tree for $500.

3. Leave as a Friend Become a Friend of Centennial Parklands and support the work of the Foundation while enjoying a great range of discounts and benefits.

4. Leave as a Sponsor Sponsor one of our native animals and help protect their habitat in the Parklands.

5. Leave a Bench An ideal gift for the person who loves to sit, listen and reflect, or a way to create your own special place in the Parklands.

6. Leave as a Volunteer Join our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers and help with bushland regeneration, nursery propagation and aquatic plantings.

7. Leave a Bequest Create a living legacy for future generations by remembering the Foundation in your Will.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Board of the Centennial Parklands Trustees and staff of the Centennial Park Commonwealth Department of Families, Foundation wishes to acknowledge and Moore Park Trust Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and thank: Friends of Centennial Parklands Moriah College Greening Australia (NSW) Vitamin X Advertising NSW Department of Environment and MJW Advertising Climate Change Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation Australian Government Community Water Grant Fund and Envirofund Green Corps

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