WE ARE PHILANTHROPY QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW Contents WHO IS QCF? 1 A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER AND PATRON 3 A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR 4 A WORD FROM OUR TRUSTEE 5 WHAT DRIVES US? 6 WHY GIVE THROUGH QCF? 8 GIVING IN ACTION 10 OUR WEEK OF CELEBRATING PHILANTHROPY 28 HOW WE PERFORMED 36 CHAMPIONING PHILANTHROPY IN QUEENSLAND 38 Who is QCF? ABOUT QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Queensland Community Foundation is a public fund that provides the Queensland community a secure investment vehicle to assist the longer-term funding of Queensland charities. QCF was established to bring together community, business and government to further philanthropic giving. Every dollar given is invested, allowing QCF to provide a long-lasting income stream to charities enabling change to disadvantaged people. Importantly, money given to QCF is protected under the Trust Deed. This means when you choose QCF as your philanthropic vehicle you can have peace of mind your gift is one that will last for a long time and one that will keep on giving. We work with donors to achieve a constructive, long-lasting QCF - creating impact for the charities or charitable causes they wish to support. All donated funds are invested in perpetuity to real impact where provide long-term benefits and donors can grant income to their nominated cause. As an umbrella trust, we take care of it matters most. all compliance, due diligence and administration measures. Our regional committees assist with supporting charitable causes throughout Queensland. Donations to our four regions, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Queensland and Toowoomba – allow people and organisations to support charities and community causes that directly benefit these regions. We support causes such as arts and culture, children and youth, community and disability services, education, indigenous, health and medical research, religion, environment, and animal welfare. QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW 1 Part of something bigger, our supporters make a difference 2 QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW A word from our founder and patron THE HONOURABLE MIKE AHERN AO Our Community Foundation continues to It seems to me that in our community today, there is too much conflict, confrontation, competition and criticism. go from strength to strength. This is due Philanthropy in its practical way, helps to offset some of that. to the united efforts of many passionate Philanthropists respect others. They encourage cooperation and compassion for people disadvantaged in our community. people who can see what QCF can do for It can be some of the “glue” that holds us together. our State and it’s people in the years ahead. We support medical research, for instance, which helps human beings worldwide. We support the Arts which encourages innovation and gives colour to our community. Human progress comes from people who are leaders in their Money alone is not enough. Our story is a good one. own way, who inspire others to achieve. We are well led by our Chairperson Margaret McMurdo who has the capacity, We look forward to the future with great enthusiasm. commitment and passion to see us grow our philanthropic program strongly into the challenging days ahead. We are very lucky to have her in this role. She is very good at whatever she does. Human progress comes from people who are leaders in their own way, who inspire others to achieve. PHOTO COURTESY Sian Downey QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW 3 A word from our chair THE HONOURABLE MARGARET MCMURDO AC CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION It was an honour to become Chair of the of Philanthropy Week and our Philanthropy in Focus Photo Challenge which fostered a burst of positive and Board of Governors of Queensland poignant creativity. Community Foundation in the second half of Other 2018 Philanthropy Week celebrations included 2017. I so enjoy working with the Public an inaugural event with our Sunshine Coast Regional Trustee and QCF’s Board members and staff Sub-committee which raised awareness about QCF, particularly its Sunshine Coast Sub-Fund and the concept to foster the constructive, long-term support of ‘give where you live’ philanthropy. Our regional of charities and philanthropy in Queensland. sub-funds (currently Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and North Queensland) foster a local philanthropic spirit and ensure that QCF is in touch This year the Fund celebrated its 21st Anniversary. with the needs of all Queenslanders right across this Our coming of age story is remarkable. QCF was born from decentralised State. This year our regional sub-funds modest seed funding and the bold vision of creating a perpetual supported their communities by distributing $107,000 charitable trust with an ever-growing, permanent income to achieve local positive social change. stream for Queensland charities. It enters its 22nd year with Philanthropy week also saw the launch of the North capital trust funds approaching $90 million, generating Queensland Regional Sub-committee, with Lieutenant substantial annual income for Queensland charities. General (Rtd) John Caligari AO, DSC as Chair. We look A special feature of QCF is that our generous founding forward to this sub-committee overseeing the establishment sponsors, Queensland Investment Corporation and the of a discrete sub-fund to foster a North Queensland Public Trustee, cover all administrative and marketing costs. ‘give where you live’ philanthropy. This means that donors have the rare comfort of knowing By facilitating positive change for Queenslanders in need now, that every cent of every tax-deductible dollar donated QCF currently helps maintain social cohesion throughout this goes straight into the charitable fund. vast State. The Fund’s special model, the envy of other States, A highlight of our year was QCF’s Philanthropy Week during ensures it will continue to do so for generations to come. which we showcased and celebrated Queensland philanthropy QCF is a visionary piece of not-for-profit infrastructure, in all its rich and diverse forms . Our various Philanthropist of an everlasting safety net, and a future fund for Queenslanders the Year Awards, presented at a spectacular lunch in in need. Those who establish their own sub-funds under the Brisbane’s iconic City Hall, honoured Queensland individuals QCF umbrella, those who leave us a bequest, and those who and organisations who have made outstanding contributions entrust us with tax-deductible donations can all rest assured within the community. I thank this year’s judges and sponsors that every cent of their gift will be prudently shepherded to and warmly welcome Northern Trust as a supporting partner keep on giving to the Queensland community, forever. 4 QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW A word from our trustee PETER CARNE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF QUEENSLAND AS TRUSTEE FOR QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) reached another milestone this year, celebrating 21 years as a leading community foundation in Queensland and Australia. This year QCF made distributions to This year QCF made deserving charitable organisations distributions to totalling over $2.5 million. deserving charitable QCF welcomed The Honourable Margaret McMurdo AC as organisations totalling the Chair of QCF Board of Governors, who has brought a wealth of knowledge and valuable experience to the role. It over $2.5 million. has been a pleasure working alongside Ms McMurdo this year to continue to deliver QCF’s mission of providing an enduring fund to support those working to improve the quality of life of Queenslanders. This year saw a number of new appointments to the Board, and continued expansion with the establishment of the North Queensland Regional Advisory Committee and QCF has continued to benefit from the generous the North Queensland Community Fund. contributions from donors and testators and the hard work and endeavours of the Public Trustee will writers. This year, Once again, The Public Trustee was proud to be involved in gifts from wills written by the Public Trustee totalled more QCF’s Philanthropy Week which honours leading end than $3.12 million. emerging Queensland Philanthropists through sponsorship of the QCF Community Philanthropist of the Year Award. In On a final note, I would like to acknowledge that QCF’s 2018, this honour went to Mr Tim Fairfax AC who nominated success would not be possible without the ongoing support of The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to receive the our generous donors, sponsors, Board and committee donation sponsored by The Public Trustee. members and staff whose persistent commitment will continue to lead QCF into the future. QCF 2017-2018 ANNUAL REVIEW 5 What OUR VISION, MISSION drives us? AND VALUES DRIVE US Queensland Community Foundation is a passionate and powerful champion of OUR VISION philanthropy in Queensland. We are driven by a desire to inspire giving. We want to make To inspire philanthropy in Queensland. philanthropy accessible to all Queenslanders by growing our charitable trusts that are safe, reliable and enduring. OUR MISSION We believe philanthropy has the power to bring about real and To provide an enduring fund to improve the lasting change. When we unite to make that change through quality of life of Queenslanders. giving, we build prosperity and nurture our communities. Queensland Community Foundation exists to enable all Queenslanders help their fellow Queenslanders. OUR VALUES As Queensland’s only state wide community foundation seeking to meet the social needs of Queensland now and into the future, QCF distributes funds that help make a real difference to thousands of Queenslanders who RESOURCEFUL need it most. QCF’s pledge to invest every dollar donated means We motivate and inspire Queenslanders to donate, we fund the operations of the Foundation through and be part of something bigger. QCF is a pillar of corporate sponsorships and relationships. philanthropy in Queensland and we believe giving is best celebrated and shared.