ANNUAL REPORT 2017 / 2018 OUR VISION: for all south australians to have opportunities to participate in the community and live with dignity and hope.

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IMAGE: In 2017/2018 Wyatt worked closely with a number of collective impact initiatives throughout , exploring how place-based approaches can best build on community strengths. WYATT BOARD OF GOVERNORS Over the past year there have been many moments to CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT David Minns BEc, F Fin, FCA, FTIA (Chair) reflect on the life and legacy of our founder and YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2018 Anne McCutcheon BA, Dip Soc Stud, MBA, AFAIM Andrew Davies BArch (Hons), Grad Dip, LFRAIA benefactor Dr William Wyatt, but none more poignant Jon Gregerson LLB than when we gathered as Board and staff at the new Pam Simmons BSW, MPolAdmin, GAICD John van Ruth FCA, FAICD Royal Hospital to mark the installation and Elizabeth Wilson BSW, AUA (Soc Stud) gifting of the Wyatt Leaf. FINANCIAL CONSULTANT John Lampard FCA, FTIA Commissioned in 2005, this beautifully close of the last financial year, coupled community both in South Australia and enhance the work of Wyatt. WYATT STAFF TEAM crafted three-metre tall cast aluminium with insights gained during the nationally and is committed to working I particularly want to thank Andrew sculpture, the work of Jeremy Herbert, Philanthropy Australia UK study tour with other funding groups on Davies who will be retiring as a COVER IMAGE: During 2017/2018 Wyatt provided funding to eight homelessness service providers in South Australia to CHIEF EXECUTIVE now stands prominently in the entry in which the Chief Executive, Paul collaborative projects that can be Governor at the AGM. Andrew has Paul Madden AM, MDR courtyard of the new RAH in honour Madden and I participated, has undertaken at greater scale and with served as a Governor over the past 14 assist eligible individuals and families stabilise their housing of the life and work of Dr Wyatt who provided impetus for Wyatt to deeper impact. years and his informed and insightful situation. Wyatt’s Housing Package Partnerships provide GRANTS MANAGERS played a central role in the formation reconsider both its grantmaking and contributions have contributed much to funding for essential furniture and white goods as people Megan Coupland BA (Hons), MA and development of the hospital and investment strategies. In the course of the year Wyatt our deliberations as a Board. move from transitional and emergency accommodation into Kate Fenton BSW, MSocDev the South Australian health system. partnered with more than 80 stable housing - assisting them to make their new house Clare Randall BBehavSc (Psych), MSW Philanthropy is increasingly focused partner groups in delivering support I also want to thank and acknowledge their home. Dr Wyatt’s commitment to the hospital on aligning both financial and human and assistance to over 5,000 individuals John Lampard who is retiring from OPERATIONS MANAGER spanned more than 40 years, during resources to influence better in the priority areas of employment, the role of Financial Consultant to the Kate Fox BSW, MBA, GAICD which he undertook many roles outcomes for people and communities. education retention and re-engagement, Board for his excellent assistance over including as Chairman (1870-1886). In the case of Wyatt, this means housing options and financial wellbeing. the past six years. Last, but by no means GRANTS OFFICERS It is clear that Dr Wyatt made no light broadening our influence and impact Additionally, over 1,000 people were least, I want to thank our Chief Jo Edwards commitments, concurrently holding beyond grantmaking to embrace, in assisted in a time of domestic financial Executive and talented and committed Julie Maguire many key positions which included appropriate ways, aspects which include need or homelessness through the small staff team who continue to break new Chief Inspector of Schools (1851-1874) advocacy, Indigenous reconciliation, grants program, with the applications ground in making a difference for those RECEPTIONIST and founding roles in many of the investment strategies that align with for assistance being made by 109 we are here to assist. We could not be as institutions we value today including purpose, and initiatives that are based referral agencies. effective as we are without them. Simone Pomeroy the Botanical Gardens, the RSPCA and on evidence of what works in helping St Peter’s College. people move beyond their challenging During the course of the year the INTERN circumstances and live with dignity financial markets remained strong Kelli Gunter DAVID MINNS It is with the example of Dr Wyatt as and hope. Additionally, Wyatt has been leading to an increase in the value of CHAIRPERSON a key motivating force that The Wyatt considering the legislative aspects of Wyatt assets to $91.8M with the value of COVER IMAGE: Trust (Wyatt) is working hard to ensure its governance framework and the grants made during the year exceeding that we are as relevant and effective in potential for changes that will enhance $3M. I want to acknowledge and thank our time as Dr Wyatt was in his. The effectiveness. Wyatt continues to be an the Wyatt Governors who give so sale of the retirement villages at the active participant in the philanthropic willingly of their time and expertise to INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS ASSISTED THROUGH SMALL GRANTS 5,592 AND PARTNER GRANTS IN 2017 / 2018

438 1,000 1,702 1,241 PEOPLE ASSISTED STUDENTS WITH PEOPLE ASSISTED HOUSEHOLDS INTO EMPLOYMENT INCREASED TO SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED OR PATHWAYS AND/ ENGAGEMENT IN NAVIGATE A SUSTAINED OR SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FINANCIAL CRISIS LONGER-TERM EMPLOYMENT ACCOMMODATION

IMAGE: Wyatt provides Early IMAGE: Financial counselling etc etc Childhood Scholarships in THE FIVE MOST COMMONLY RECORDED PRIMARY ISSUES PROMPTING INDIVIDUALS TO three Children’s Centres in South 1,066 SEEK A WYATT SMALL GRANT IN 2017/2018 WERE FINANCIAL STRESS, HOMELESSNESS, Australia, assisting families experiencing complex SMALL GRANTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. disadvantage to access regular, quality childcare for pre-school aged children. world, the same approaches are now and in ensuring that it is well targeted Pathways Program connected to the FUTURE FOCUS increasingly being used in developed and helps build the capacity of wider Aboriginal Diabetes Study led by world settings. individuals. For this reason, Wyatt Wardliparingga Aboriginal Research works with a large number of partner Unit at the South Australian Health and SMALL GRANTS groups with expertise in the delivery Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) of programs to strengthen and assist entered the service delivery phase. The provision of small grants that meet individuals in our core focus areas of immediate need have long been part education, employment, housing and COLLABORATION of the DNA of Wyatt. Commencing in financial wellbeing. 1886, this approach often took the form At both Board and staff level, Wyatt of small monthly payments to help MAJOR GRANTS is engaged in networks and initiatives sustain those without adequate income. aimed at expanding the resources It was a form of income security During this period, the three-year available to respond to community payment that pre-dates Federation. Resilient Futures SA practice-based need and identifying approaches that Today, small grants are provided to research project, aimed at strengthening result in improved outcomes for South enable people to gain help with resilience and wellbeing in a cohort of Australians experiencing hardship. Key important necessities including 1,400 young people on the margins of collaboration partners include: whitegoods, training and help in the school system, reached completion. gaining or sustaining housing. The recently-released Resilient Futures • Philanthropy Australia & the SA SA evaluation report showed Philanthropy Network One of the key attributes of our founder, Dr William PARTNER GRANTS encouraging improvements in • Social Impact Investment Network wellbeing for the young people involved SA Wyatt, was his capacity to work in the present while Grants delivered through formal in the project, as well as commensurate • SA Small Grant Makers Network always having one eye on the future. A deep sense of partnerships are absolutely critical in reductions in psychological distress. • Together SA & Collective Impact extending the reach of Wyatt’s funding During the same period, The Cultural partners. curiosity was evident throughout his life.

Whether it be as Curator of the contribute to helping people in needy Athenium public lecture hall in circumstances to move forward in their GIFTING OF THE WYATT LEAF TO THE Plymouth UK in the early 1820s, lives. During the course of the year a NEW ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL, APRIL or through his key roles in the wide range of learning opportunities 2018 establishment of the South Australian emerged, key among them being the education and health systems we value opportunity to coordinate and co-host Pictured: Paul Madden (Chief today, Dr Wyatt applied what was learned the visit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Executive, The Wyatt Trust), Jenny from practise to shape responses for the Dr Muhummad Yunus, to Adelaide. Dr Richter (CEO, Central Adelaide future. Yunus is internationally renowned for his Local Health Network), Jeremy work in helping lift tens of millions Herbert (Sculptor), David Minns In that same spirit, The Wyatt Trust of people out of poverty through the and Elizabeth Wilson (Governors, (Wyatt) today engages widely with others development of micro-finance. While The Wyatt Trust). to learn and understand how we can best this work started in the developing “we feel privileged to partner with careertrackers, as they inspire and support hundreds of indigenous tertiary students through to the completion of their studies. EACH YEAR we see highly skilled young professionals making their way in the corporate and community sectors through this powerful mentoring approach.”

Paul Madden Chief Executive The Wyatt Trust

IMAGE: CareerTrackers provides pathways and support systems for Indigenous young adults to attend and graduate from university with high marks, industry experience and bright professional futures ahead of them. PARTNERSHIPS STATEWIDE GRANTS NORTHERN GRANTS CENTRAL GRANTS YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2018 The Australian Centre for Social AIME Mentoring Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement Innovation Centacare Avenues College Brighton Secondary School Department for Education Baptist Care SA CareerTrackers Edward John Eyre High School Bedford Group HomeStart Eyre Futures Catherine House Ice Factor Habitat for Humanity SA Down Syndrome SA Marryatville High School Lutheran Community Care Enfield Primary School Playford International College Northern Futures Henley High School The Smith Family Operation Flinders Hutt Street Centre Parafield Gardens High School JusticeNet SA Para Hills High School Le Fevre High School Playford International College Nazareth Catholic Community SOUTHERN GRANTS Port Lincoln High School Ocean View Children’s Centre Power Community Ocean View College ac.care RAW Recruitment Seaton High School Adelaide Hills Vocational College Roma Mitchell Secondary College Second Chances SA Centacare Salisbury High School St John’s Youth Services Christie Downs Primary School Schools Ministry Group SYC The challenge of responding to South Australians in need Community Living Project UCare Gawler UCW Bowden Grant High School Valley View Secondary School Uniting Communities is not just a matter for government or for one or two Hackham West Children’s Centre Wiltja College Uniting SA charities - it’s a responsibility we all share as citizens Independent Learning Centre, Workabout Centre Wesley Social Enterprises Mt Gambier yourtown Women’s Safety Services SA who long for a society in which everyone can find a place Independent Learning Centre, Youth Opportunities Woodville High School Naracoorte Youthinc to belong. Junction Australia Zahra Foundaton Lutheran Community Care MAJOR GRANTS Lutheran Disability Services Mobo Group South Australian Health & Medical At Wyatt we are committed to disadvantage. During the 2017/2018 Research Institute - Wardliparingga working with our highly dedicated financial year respected Aboriginal Mt Barker High School O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre Aboriginal Research Unit partners in providing opportunities that leader, Parry Agius (pictured) has South Australian Health & Medical bring dignity and hope. Over the past worked with our team to help us reflect Rural Communities Australia Sammy D Foundation Research Institute - Wellbeing & year we have turned our minds, in on, and explore, the means through Resilience Centre particular, to the needs of Aboriginal which we might more effectively Stand Like Stone Foundation people in our community and how we partner so that all South Australians will SYC: Job Prospects might meaningfully work with others in have opportunities to live with dignity Uniting Communities contributing to closing the gap in and hope. ABRIDGED FINANCIALS YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2018

THANK YOU 2018 2017 $’000 $’000 We would like to acknowledge with thanks What Wyatt Earned the important contribution of our valued Interest 391 124 community and business partners over the Dividends and Distributions 4,296 4,227 course of the year: Donations and Legacies 153 45 Other Revenue - 7,409 Adelaide Benevolent Society 4,841 11,805 Ali Moylan Photography BDO Administration Costs 747 713 Blackbird IT Surplus before Grants 4,094 11,092 Colliers Wyatt Grants (including Grant Management Commonwealth Bank Costs) Community Business Bureau Housing 518 517 Community Centres SA Net Residential Housing* 11 37 Connecting Up Financial Wellbeing 596 561 Foundation Education 721 560 Fay Fuller Foundation Employment 404 430 Financial Counselling Australia Major Grants 362 245 Iron Edge Design Research and Development 99 66 Jardine Lloyd Thompson Small Grants 570 654 JastWorks 3,281 3,070 Kwik Kopy Norwood Surplus 813 8,022 Laurence Carroll Design Linking Futures Change in Fair Value of 3,734 3,760 Lions Club of Richmond Equity Investments The Local Bookkeeper Total Comprehensive Income 4,546 11,782 Macquarie Private Wealth What We Own McPeake Builders Cash and Short Term Deposits 19,803 15,580 National Australia Bank Buildings and Contents 184 231 Philanthropy Australia IMAGE: Equities and Longer Term Deposits 71,939 71,588 Wyatt’s long-running Royal Adelaide Hospital 91,793 87,399 partnership with the Australian SAFCA Centre for Social Innovation Shelter SA What We Owe 134 153 Social Impact Investment Network SA (TACSI) assists Sharing Our Combined Assets 91,793 87,246 South Australian Council of Social Service Families in the Family by Family Together SA Program build on their personal * Due to a change in accounting policy this does not include the depreciation costs of holding skills and interests to engage with these properties. further education, training and pathways to employment. WILLIAM WYATT LSA, MRCS WILLIAM WYATT LSA, MRCS 1804 - 1886, APOTHECARY AND SURGEON

Dr William Wyatt and Mrs Julia Wyatt travelled from Plymouth, UK, arriving 1837 - 1856 in Holdfast Bay, South Australia in February 1837. During his life in Adelaide, COLONIAL NATURALIST Dr Wyatt held a significant number of official positions. He set up his home first in Grenfell Street and later at Kurralta, Burnside. His son, William, the 1837 - 1839 only one of his five children to survive childhood, died in 1872 aged 34. Dr PROTECTOR OF ABORIGINES Wyatt’s wealth was derived from his purchase of land in the city and elsewhere 1847 - 1886 in March 1837. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH - ELECTED TRUSTEE In 1881 he wrote his Will, setting up his Trust and naming the first 1851 - 1874 Governors - prominent Adelaide businessmen. He died in June 1886 and the CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS first meeting of the Wyatt Governors was held soon after. On 15 July 1886 the 1857 - 1878 first grant of five pounds was paid to J.W.B., a retired lawyer. BOTANIC GARDENS - BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Wyatt Trust is now a significant fund, the benefit of which is provided to 1870 - 1885 improve opportunity and quality of life for South Australians who experience ADELAIDE HOSPITAL - BOARD CHAIRMAN financial hardship. 1876 - 1885 RSPCA - TREASURER ‘An Enduring Gift’ is an inspiring documentary created by Planet Earth Films highlighting the life and work of Dr Wyatt and his Trust. To view the 1877 - 1886 documentary visit www.wyatt.org.au. COMMISSIONER OF CHARITABLE FUNDS

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