Our vision: helping New WHO Zealand’s sick, disabled and disadvantaged children WE reach their full potential. 2. Our vision, purpose and values Our purpose: to raise and ARE 3. Who we are 4. President’s Report She was born on Thanksgiving Day. distribute funds to children Variety – The I have always heard of the goodness of 5. CEO Report Children’s Charity the show business people and pray to God in need of medical equipment, levels the playing that you will look after her.” It was signed 6. Creating Brighter Futures field for sick, ‘A broken-hearted mother’. life changing mobility needs For Kiwi Kids disabled and When all efforts failed to locate her 8. Kiwi Kid Sponsorship disadvantaged parents, a group of eleven gentlemen and essential learning Kiwi kids. affiliated with the entertainment industry 9. Laptops For Learning agreed to financially underwrite the opportunities. We fund a very broad range of child’s support and education … they 10. Activities and Outcomes requirements and have the ability to named her Catherine Variety Sheridan. respond quickly, reaching children in need 12. We couldn’t do it without across the country. We remove barriers In 1989 talent manager Karen Kay brought your help and promote inclusivity by developing all- the Variety brand of sunshine to New abilities playgrounds, initiating projects Zealand, and so began our legacy. 85 13. Governance like the Variety Voices Youth Choir, years after Catherine was discovered in and granting scholarships to develop the theatre, her story continues to impact 14. Variety Team and nurture children’s talents in sport, our work. This year we launched Kiwi education and the arts. We work alongside Kid Sponsorship – matching a sponsor 15. Our Supporters schools, agencies and the government, with a local child who requires support to tackling child poverty so the Kiwi kids have their unmet health and educational 16. How we raise our money who urgently need our life-changing needs fulfilled. We are proud to continue assistance are set up to reach their full the legacy left by Catherine and our 18. Financial Performance potential in life. colleagues, and believe that by working together we can help create brighter 27. Get involved! Our money is raised through creating futures for disadvantaged Kiwi kids. exciting events, compelling programmes, and through the support of our generous corporate sponsors and individual donors.

Whilst our focus is local, we are part of an international organisation which has a proud history that began on Christmas Eve 1928 in Pittsburgh, USA. A baby girl was left in the Sheridan theatre with a note pinned to her dress, “I can no longer take care of her. I have eight other children. My husband is out of work.

2 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 3 Four goals form FROM the cornerstone of our strategy OUR CEO towards 2015 Impact Provide tangible support for sick, disabled and disadvantaged Kiwi kids In addition, the introduction of Laptops The Variety Directors are volunteers For close to 25 years Variety – The Our principal partners continue to play so they can reach their full potential Welcome to the for Learning programme has put and give generously of their time, skills, Children’s Charity has worked to meet an important role in the success of Variety, through our three core programmes – 2013 Variety-The laptops into the hands of more than expertise and connections, and I pay the needs of Kiwi kids, their families, as do new partnership opportunities such Caring for kids, Kids on the Move and Children’s Charity 2,000 students who need them, to raise special tribute to them: Stuart Chapman, communities, individual supporters as the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays Future Kiwi Kids - with a particular annual report. technical literacy in low decile schools. Patrick Baker, Pam Fauvel QSM, Andrew and the nation. event which raised $25,000 for Variety. focus on Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Webster, Dr Emma Parry, Jayne Kirton and Laptops for Learning. To be honest, operating as we do now in a For this, we have to thank CEO Lorraine and Sharon Henderson. The 2013 Financial Year has seen a 23 year sponsor Ford New Zealand is a Maintain & Grow our very competitive environment is a major Taylor and her great team at 290 Great marked improvement on the prior year cornerstone partnership, one that we brand appeal and value challenge, but thanks to all you wonderful South Rd for their passion, dedication and I would also like to highlight the results with an increase in income truly value, as do the Variety Bashers. Variety is viewed as a highly visible sponsors and volunteers, it has ended up sheer hard work. After a challenging year wonderful work of the Friends of Variety, (excluding goods & services in kind) of relevant charity engaged in our in 2012, Lorraine and the team have been and acknowledge the great efforts of 66% and a 219% increase in operating The Warehouse provided numerous not only a rewarding but successful year local communities making a tangible awesome, and I invite you to read further Diana Fenwick, QSO, who is standing surplus before distributions. This has opportunities to fundraise, generating for Variety. difference to children around the on in this report more about the year’s down as Chair this year. Bev Roberts will resulted in a 51% increase in grants in excess of $600,000 towards our country. Who would have thought a year ago that successes. take the reins from January, and we know approved, and the highest amount programmes, including Laptops for in a short time our new programme, Kiwi she will continue their fabulous work. granted since 2007, enabling Variety Learning, designed to bridge the digital Kid Sponsorship, would have reached our This year the Board focussed on reviewing to create brighter futures for even more divide for young people living in low target of 500 children – all of whose lives and refreshing our mission statement, It is with sad hearts we farewelled two sick, disabled and disadvantaged Kiwi decile communities. have been improved in many ways by this purpose and values, and reviewing our very special friends of Variety this year. kids around the country. Sustainable growth new initiative. stakeholder strategy to ensure that we In February we tragically lost a former The relationship with SKYCITY continues engage in meaningful ways with those President, Phillip Leishman, ONZM; The success of this financial year can to provide regular, sustainable income Diversify income to build a sustainable most important to us. As part of this and in September Variety Life Member be directly attributed to the dedication through their support of Variety Bingo in platform for growth through an process we have consulted with many John Bruce also passed away. Our love and commitment of our staff, board, both Auckland and Hamilton, and their increase in participation in Variety’s of you on the best way to take Variety and thoughts remain with their families: corporate partners, volunteers, individual principal partnership of the inaugural Kiwi Kid Sponsorship programme, growing corporate partnerships, forward – for example on how best to they are both sadly missed by their other donors and supporters. Over the last 12 SKYCITY Variety of Chefs event ensured developing new fundraising streams transform our signature event, the Variety family, Variety. months, we have focused our attention on its success. This will now be a regular and maximising event income. Bash - and I thank all those involved with maximising existing events, initiating new fixture on Variety’s event calendar, this event for their input and continued We have come out of 2013 in a strong events and partnerships, while rolling thanks to their continued support. Stakeholder engagement commitment to Variety. position, and look forward to next year out innovative programmes to meet the Build the support and confidence when we will celebrate 25 years of Variety changing needs of Kiwi kids. We were thrilled to be selected as Johnson of our stakeholders by creating in New Zealand helping sick, disabled & Johnson’s charity partner for the next opportunities for involvement in and disadvantaged Kiwi kids. And we A significant development was the launch three years, and to have CMC Markets Variety’s activities, encouraging two look forward to celebrating this quarter recognised with a Variety International of the Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsorship way communication and providing century with you. Programme, our response to assisting Corporate Award for their long-term regular updates on progress towards children living in poverty in our own support of our scholarship programme. achieving our vision. backyard. The programme has provided children with clothing and shoes, new The future is bright, but there remain stationery, school uniforms and access many challenges for disadvantaged to school camps. Sponsored Kiwi kids Kiwi kids. We are grateful to all who have been able to take part in extra- support us, and are proud of what we have curricular activities like dancing and achieved for our children this year. Over music lessons, something that was not in the coming months, I look forward to the family budget before. Opportunities updating you on our progress, new goals like these make children feel included and successes in 2014. and encourages them to develop goals and dreams. As at 30 September 550 Kiwi kids Lorraine Taylor Joe Moodabe ONZM aged from three to thirteen from around Chief Executive President the country were matched with sponsors.

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both individual and community levels challenges of living with ongoing “Our work seeks to address issues of exclusion and disabilities may be eligible for special to bring about marginalisation for children affected by fundraising appeal campaigns. positive change poverty. Variety is committed to filling the • National Disasters/Emergency in the lives of gaps. We are there when others are not – response appeals - Variety cares for providing hope for the future by meeting children impacted by national disasters disadvantaged a wide range of grass-roots needs, not met and individual emergency situations as children.” by the New Zealand government or other they arise. organisations. 7-year-old Chloe Parker has Child Poverty – What are been dancing since she was two 14-year-old Samisoni loves playing we doing about it? Variety Future Kiwi Kids years old and regularly competes the drums, watching rugby and In December 2012, the Children’s throughout New Zealand. Thanks hanging out with his mates. He also Commissioner released a report which • All ability playgrounds - providing to her Gold Heart scholarship has cerebal palsy which affects Variety Kids on the Move stated that as many as 25% of Kiwi 3,339 Kiwi kids access to play equipment suitable she travelled to America in July, his ability to control his own kids, or around 270,000 children were helped this year for children of all abilities is another to represent New Zealand at movements and communicate with living in poverty. This coincided with 943 Kiwi kids priority. Variety partners with forward- the American National Dance those around him. results from an independent research Creating a brighter future at home, helped this year thinking individuals, corporations, Competition in Las Vegas. She was project undertaken by Variety which school, and in the community. trusts and councils to provide all- an outstanding performer, winning aimed to clarify the most pressing needs • Laptops for Learning ensures that Providing life-enriching assistance to abilities playgrounds, and Liberty 1st overall for the Jazz and Open affecting children today. The results students from low-decile schools can Kiwi kids so they can actively participate Swings which accommodate children in categories at the STARPOWER overwhelmingly reflected the need for access digital devices for e-learning. in their communities and experience all wheelchairs. World Championships. Chloe is children to have their un-met health and We want to bridge the digital divide the joys that come with being a kid. excited about her future - “Dancing educational needs fulfilled. and create learning opportunities • Bikes for Kids – the annual Variety makes me feel happy, when I grow that lead to better life pathways. Bikes for Kids Tour provides up I want to be a professional Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsorship is born • Gold Heart scholarships of up to disadvantaged children with the dancer and dance all over the from a desire to provide ongoing support $5,000 p.a. are awarded annually freedom and independence of their world”, says Chloe. “Samisoni is a friendly young man to Kiwi kids whose lives are affected to talented young people who have very own bike. Children are nominated who loves to be part of anything by poverty. We met social workers who already achieved a certain level by their teachers, families and Variety Caring for Kids going on around him, and his worked with children whose absenteeism of proficiency in the arts, sport or communities for being role models or playful smile can really light up at school was due to the lack of school education. They are also matched having overcome adversity. The spin a room. But we need the right off effect of receiving a new bike is supplies and / or appropriate uniforms. with a Variety mentor to assist them in 12,335 Kiwi kids Life for Charlotte isn’t the same equipment to help him be the best widespread, not only promoting and We met children whose skin conditions reaching their goals. helped this year as it is for other children. When he can be, and we’re delighted that encouraging healthy physical activity created on-going difficulties because • Variety Voices is a group scholarship she was just a baby, Charlotte Variety - The Children’s Charity can but inspiring the recipient’s peer group the cost to provide the right bedding opportunity for talented performers to Improving child health outcomes at home, contracted meningococcal help,” says Mt Richmond Special to follow their example. or clothing to keep their skin free from share the joy of performance through in the community and in hospital. Septicaemia. As a result, both her School Principal, Kathy Dooley. • Specialised mobility equipment - for rashes was out of reach. rehearsing and performing together • Kiwi Kid Sponsorship - Variety works arms and legs were amputated. Thanks to the help of the Variety mid-low income families dealing with We met Principals whose students at events, whether disabled or able- closely with social services agencies, After years of rehabilitation, Mini Bash 2013 efforts, Samisoni is the added complications of a child with couldn’t attend school camp because their bodied, facing challenges or not. schools and healthcare practitioners Charlotte is a vivacious eight year now the proud owner of a support a disability, life is even more difficult. parents/caregivers were unable to afford • The Future Kiwi Kids Fund was to identify children most in need. old with prosthetic limbs and an station. In addition to helping Variety helps ease the pressure on the camp fees. established after the economic crisis We connect children with a sponsor amazing can-do attitude. With the Samisoni build his strength and these families, getting these kids of 2009, when Variety was inundated to help cover unmet health and help of our generous supporters – develop his motor skills, the station moving and participating more fully in These types of issues affecting Kiwi kids with funding requests by desperate educational needs. we were able to fund a specialised also enables his caregivers to assist family and school life by providing the are not isolated and neither are they families which we were unable to • Fundraising for individual healthcare trike for her. This trike will give him to dress and move about more mobility equipment they desperately rare. They are real and are a result of fulfill. Funds are invested and used to needs - children with special medical Charlotte more opportunities to easily.” need like specialised trikes, chairs and child poverty. Our Kiwi Kid Sponsorship support Variety’s programmes in the needs, including those requiring play with friends and help her standing frames. programme attempts to address these years to come. assistance with prevention, ongoing keep fit and healthy. unmet needs and we are working at treatment, or simply with easing the

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control’ eczema and other disorders College pupils, and it’s a statistic “Without it my learning would be Who is eligible? “The most such as wetting. These children can not that’s directly linked with poverty. boring, messy and unorganised.” The programme offers sponsorship successful only look or smell different; they also Computers are used in almost to children and young people up to intervention display irritability and aggression in every class at Mangere College - Hukarere Girls College, Hawke’s Bay 18 years of age who are New Zealand the classroom which affects their social for a range of uses, including Year 13 student (uses notebook computer residents. Parents/caregivers have has been for a interactions and classroom engagement. word processing, online testing in English, ICT Maths, Te Reo) criteria they need to meet including young man with and developing e-portfolios. It’s income level limits and must adhere a severe skin Some children have benefited from integral to the students’ success “Many students are now actively to Variety’s code of conduct, which additional help for trauma and disorders that they be proficient in using pursuing academic related includes specifics on how the funds disorder – cotton such as Autism. Kiwi Kid Sponsorship computers and the internet and activities outside of school… are used etc. clothing and linen Over 2,000 has positively has enabled parents to provide additional the new laptops will go a long way Students have access to their work resources at home, that they would not students from 24/7 and are able to continue How long will each child toward achieving that. Principal impacted on usually be able to afford. be sponsored for? low-decile schools Mr Heyes says “This technology their learning beyond the end of We review each child’s situation this child in all now have access is part and parcel of most jobs school day… the reduced need for annually, so we continue to support aspects of his In January 2013, Kiwi Kid Sponsorship to digital devices that anyone is going to be doing management of students provides children who are most in need for learning and social launched nationally, and at 30 September to encourage whether it’s trades, whether it’s the teacher with opportunities as long as possible. had 550 children sponsored – this number retail or for that matter whether to engage students in extended development.” is growing by the day. and nurture their they’re going to be going on to discussions and feedback about How will they receive the tertiary. So the more that we can their learning.” - Chris Bush, Social Worker In Schools academic growth funding? 550 and development. get them familiar with using it, the Parents/caregivers apply for funding better it can be for them.” - Russel Dunn, Deputy Principal, Research suggests that poverty is the Number of children sponsored approval from Variety, and where Tamaki College, Auckland single greatest threat to child wellbeing 2013 saw us launch our Laptops for practical Variety pays goods and - Copy: Fairfax Media in New Zealand. Children experience Learning Programme, to provide laptops service providers directly. 148 poverty through material deprivation Kiwi kids were able to participate to low-decile secondary schools in New “There has been a lot of interest, – like lack of access to medical care or in extra-curricular activities Zealand. Receiving a good education is at Ensuring the child and their most noticeably from some of the inadequate clothing to keep them warm. the heart of improving children’s futures. privacy is respected Today students need to be proficient with students who generally make less Child privacy is maintained through Developmentally, the effects of poverty 74 technology, yet many low-income families progress, are more often truants, strict policies and procedures which can span a life time. Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Number of children that received are not in a position to provide these ex- or underachieving…. Some of these ensure personal details such as attempts to mitigate these effects by assistance with doctor’s visits and periences for their young people. We be- students attend only those classes surname, address, suburb and school supporting parents/caregivers and family/ prescriptions lieve digital devices need to be accessible where they have the opportunity are not publicly known unless prior whanau to provide for their children so to engage with this technology…” agreement is given by the parent/ they can have their basic needs met. to young people as part of their in-class 459 caregiver. We believe in equity for all children. learning, and to take home when required. Number of children that received - Maurice Alford, Lytton High School, new clothes and shoes Gisborne What level of interaction will One year ago, Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Thanks to our partnership with The the sponsor have with a child? was piloted with 30 children from high Warehouse, we have been able to commit The sponsor hears about the child’s needs families in decile 1 schools. The to a 3-year plan which will see us work progress through an annual progress pilot was received favorably by principals, with the Ministry of Education to develop report and photo. They are invited to teachers and social workers who worked a programme to improve the educational write, via Variety, to their sponsored alongside us to identify children in need. opportunities for Kiwi Kids. child. One year later research from parents/ caregivers indicated the greatest area of Eighty-two per cent of the national impact for their children has been in the population has access to the area of health and welfare. The positive internet at home, a 2011 AUT survey impact has been particularly successful found. That number falls to just for children who suffer with ‘out of under 50 per cent for Mangere

8 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 9 ACTIVITIES AND OUTCOMES–OUR YEAR 2,000+ AT A GLANCE Over 2000 students have access to the Laptops $25k For Learning programme Raised through the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays Event

550 16 Over 550 Kiwi kids’ lives 16 talented young people 4,090 2,207 positively impacted by received a Variety Gold Heart 2,207 Christchurch children 4,090 children entertained Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Scholarship received assistance Since 2007, Variety has distributed just shy of $600,000 by the Variety Bash to provide 132 scholarships to help Kiwi kids excel in their from Variety chosen field – sports, education and the arts $125k $406k 370 Raised at The Warehouse 370 Christmas Supplier Awards and Charity $125k contributed to Stage 2 of packs were the Variety Playground at Long 30 Dinner donated to low-decile Bay, Auckland Thousands of able bodied and disabled children playing 30 Variety Voices members Auckland schools together at the completed Variety Playground at Long developing their talent Bay Regional Park This year, we held auditions in both central and south Auckland, and provided transport to weekly rehearsals to alleviate potential barriers to participation 90 90 deserving caregivers honoured at the Heroes For Kids 450 290 Luncheon at Villa Maria Winery 450 children received 290 guests attended brand new bikes the inaugural SKYCITY Variety Of Chefs Event

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Variety – The Children’s Charity is an Incorporated Society and is registered as a charity with the New Zealand IRD and the Charities Commission (CC24039) and is able to receive tax-deductible donations.

AA Jimi Liversidge Gill Norris Argus Fire Protection Variety New Zealand is made up of • Interpreting and representing the the Finance & Investment Committees. PATRON Jonny Williams Joan Caulfield Bernie’s Buddies needs and concerns of the community Patrick holds degrees in Engineering Dame Catherine Tizard Pete Williams members who pay an annual fee/donation Karen Kay Coffee Medics ONZ, GCMG, GCVO, DBE, QSO Ursula Evans Karen Olsen ELBD ($100) and operates in accordance with its • Ensuring effective management and Accounting & Management, and in

Lynne Worth Elders Constitution. Variety raises money to help processes are in place addition to Variety, he has served on the VICE PATRONS PRINCIPAL CORPORATE Pat Courtney Fish Pot Café Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, SPONSORS New Zealand children aged up to 18 years, • Monitoring risk Boards of the New Zealand Business Sue Martin FOAM ONZ, DBE CMC Markets Ford True Blue Crew 1 who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged • Instituting a fair system of policies Excellence Foundation and the American Sir George Fistonich, KNZM Ford New Zealand VARIETY MEMBERS Ford True Blue Crew 2 Simon Dallow Johnson & Johnson reach their full potential. All funds raised and procedures for human resource Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand. Andrew Webster GT Limo McDonald’s New Zealand Angela Salmon H20 Gurlz in New Zealand stay in New Zealand. management INTERNATIONAL SKYCITY Arun Varma Imbibe AMBASSADORS The Warehouse • Overseeing Health and Safety Andrew Webster Barry Neville-White LAPD Dame Vera Lynn, DBE Bill Norman McDonald’s New Zealand The Board acts in the interests of management Andrew has been a member of the Variety Paul Hogan, AM PRINCIPAL CORPORATE Binty Bringans Medics Board since 2007. He has a Bachelor of Sam Neill, DCNZM, OBE DONORS Variety New Zealand – its Members and Brett Dunningham Mooloo Croo Sean Fitzpatrick, MNZM Altis Consulting Calven Bonney Naki Boys employees, those seeking assistance from Directors accomplish their functions Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws with Sir Michael Caine, CBE Westfield Manukau Carole Bruce Naki Girls Variety, those donating to Variety and of through regular monthly meetings, held Honours and a Master of Commercial Sir Roger Moore, KBE Zurich Financial Services Chris Huljich Once Upon a Time Sir Sean Connery course, the wider community. The Board on the third Tuesday of each month, Law with Honours from the University of Christopher Reeve Pink Truck’n ASSOCIATE SPONSORS Colin Pauling Scooby Crew at all times recognises the trust placed in except May and December, and through Auckland. He is a barrister and solicitor NATIONAL AMBASSADORS Avanti Plus Dame Catherine Tizard Team Power Parts Wallies Antonia Prebble Black Magic it and endeavours to meet the needs of its the committee structure – Finance & of the High Court of New Zealand and is Don McKinnon Team Taniwha Bronwyn Turei Digital Stream Ltd. Dr Emma Parry Team Tutukaka stakeholders. Investment Committee and the Grants General Counsel of Todd Property Group Constable Bryan and Bobby Elders Fiona Milburn The 8th Tribe Elizabeth Marvelly Event Cinemas Committee. Limited. Grahame Knight The Cup Cakes (Aussie) Ewen Gilmour Fuji Xerox Grant Meese The Recyclers External advisors Dr Emma Parry Hewitt Humphrey, QSM, JP Heritage Auckland Irene Mosley The Tool Guys Dr Emma Parry is a Specialist Obstetrician Hilary Timmins Intuit Creative Banker: ASB Bank Ltd BOARD Jackie Kerridge Tiki Tour Girls Jayne Kiely KPMG ONZM President Jayne Kirton Veggies Auditors: KPMG, 18 Viaduct Harbour, Joe Moodabe and Gynaecologist who is also a Johnson Raela Matawhero Winery Joe Moodabe, ONZM Waikato Auckland 1140. Joe has been President of Variety since Subspecialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Karen Olsen McDonald’s New Zealand John Fauvel MBE What A Load Of Bull Liane Clarke Moa Brewery Insurance: Albany Insurance Services 2010, and is a passionate movie man who She is the Clinical Director of the New John Hawkesby, MNZM Mark Wright Natalie Fox Photography Kandy Mott 2012 VARIETY INTERNATIONAL Ltd, PO Box 205, Albany has long been an influential player in Zealand Maternal Fetal Medicine Network Shane Cortese New Zealand Automobile Louise Wallace AWARD WINNERS Suzy Cato Association Village 0755. the New Zealand Film Industry. Joe’s (NZMFMN) and sits on several DHB Lynda Parsons Variety International Nicholson Print Solutions Michelle Boag Presidential Citation Marsh Ltd, PO Box 2221, personal and professional dedication committees. VARIETY BOARD Parkland Mike & Ann Thompson - Frank Filbry Joe Moodabe, ONZM Radio Live Shortland Street, Auckland. to Variety was rewarded with a Variety Jayne Kirton Neil Quartly Variety International Award (President) Seresin Estate Pam Fauvel, QSM for commitment to improving Presidential Citation in 2005. Jayne joined the Variety Board in 2012 Pam Fauvel, QSM Singapore Airlines Pat Courtney the lives of children (Past President) Starmetro Board Structure Pam Fauvel QSM Past President and is a Consultant and Notary Public at Patrick Baker - CMC Markets Stuart Chapman (Vice President) Sustainable Landscapes Paul Davies The Variety Board is elected by Variety Pam has been a member of Variety since corporate law firm Bell Gully, with over 30 Patrick Baker (Board Chair) Taste Magazine Peter Dummond MNZM TRUSTS members to represent their interests, act in 1989 and she continues to be involved as years’ experience advising on a wide range Andrew Webster Telelink Peter Lawson Bluewaters Community Trust Dr Emma Parry The Edge accordance with the Variety New Zealand Past President, a member of the Finance of corporate and commercial law matters. Peter Rowell Four Winds Foundation Jayne Kirton Toyofuji Shipping Sam McGredy, CBE Lion Foundation Constitution and uphold the Charter of & Investment Committees and Chair of She has a Bachelor of Laws and is a Fellow Sharon Henderson TR Group Scot Pearce Mana Community Grants Villa Maria Estate Variety International. Grants Committee. Previously a Chartered of Chartered Secretaries New Zealand Inc. Sharon Henderson Foundation GRANTS COMMITTEE Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Simon Dallow Miss Universe New Zealand Accountant, she now acts as a Company Sharon Henderson Pam Fauvel, QSM (Chair) Sir George Fistonich, KNZM Franchise Dairne Kirton BASH TEAMS The board meets at least ten times a year, Director for a number of companies. Sharon joined the Variety Board in 2012 Stephen Fisher New Zealand Asia Pacific Trust Dr Craig Jefferies For their help during Bash, Stuart Chapman Southern Trust and is in place to provide policy leadership Stuart Chapman Vice President and is an entrepreneurial businesswoman Jocelyn Grantham Mini Bash and other Variety Susan Gibson Libby Dykes events, a special mention to: and supervise operations. Stu has been with Elders, an iconic rural with over 20 years’ of business and Tony Smith Rhonda Irvine Murray O’Donnell Wayne Adsett services company, since 1994 and took over marketing experience, including more Lou Vandermeer as Managing Director in 1999. Stu is very than 12 years in executive management FRIENDS OF VARIETY Mark Prujean The Board functions include: GOLD HEART Diana Fenwick, QSO (Chair) Jeff Burson • Reviewing and approving annual actively involved with Variety as a Bash roles. Sharon founded her own company SCHOLARSHIP MENTORS Aline Sandilands Grahame Knight Antonia Prebble budgets, strategic and financial plans participant since 2002 and serving as a Federation, to fulfil a long-standing Ann Brandon Geoff Bentham Brad Szurgot Betty Robertson Mel Rushton • Providing adequate supervision and member of the Board since 2008. passion to create a 100% NZ owned Bryan Ward, QSM Bev Roberts Jacqui Madelin Cameron Leslie, MNZM support to the CEO Patrick Baker Board Chair communications agency. Clare, Lady McKinnon Nat Fox Corey Love Fiona Buchanan Les & Maria McLaren • Ensuring financial solvency of the Patrick joined the Variety Board in 2006 Elizabeth Marvelly Fiona Milburn organisation and serves as Chair of the Board and

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During 2013, people throughout New Zealand supported our programmes in a variety of ways – by sponsoring a Kiwi kid, through their generous donations, attending an event or giving their time.

Lorraine Taylor - CEO (Full-time) Emily Findlay - Marketing & Michele Booth – Finance Lorraine has held management positions Communications Coordinator & Database Coordinator (Part-time) in the teaching and corporate sectors (Full-time) Emily graduated from AUT Michele hails from South Africa, having and holds a Teaching Diploma, Bachelor University in 2012 with a Bachelor of moved here in January 2013 and soon of Arts from Victoria University and a Communication Studies, majoring in joined the Variety team. She is a mother Post-Graduate Diploma in Business from public relations and journalism. She is of three, dab hand at book-keeping and Massey University. In addition to leading excited to be kicking off her career in keen campaigner for social justice. Variety New Zealand she serves on the the not–for–profit sector. Variety International Operations and 1) How did you come to be an 1) Can you describe your 1) How would you best describe Programme Committees. ambassador for Variety – The involvement with Variety and your involvement with Variety? Children’s Charity and how long how you came to be involved My involvement has grown from being have you been involved with with the charity? involved in every Bash and many Mini Variety? I work with the Bikes for Kids portion Bashes as an official, Start Stop Crew I first became involved with Variety of Variety where they give away and money counter. The first few years in 1997 through the Variety Bash and around 450 bikes to underprivileged this was done manually and there was have done 15 Bashes to date, missing Kiwis every year. It was the perfect fit quite a considerable amount collected Nicole Renata – Communications a few due to family commitments like for me to be involved with an initiative in those early years, particularly Giselle Summerville – Sponsorship Manager (Part-time) Nicole is an children being born. I was involved like this and in August, I went to amongst the ‘corporate entries’ Liaison Officer (Part-time) experienced PR manager with more with “Young Variety” when it was first Vietnam with a group of people to where skulduggery and intrigue Giselle started her involvement with than twelve years within the New Zealand Carly Thomson - Events Manager formed in New Zealand, along with fundraise money for this cause! was commonplace in an endeavour Variety as a volunteer and has now music and film industries. She is currently (Full-time) Carly has over 7 years in the very first Bikes for Kids tour in to play one off against the other, gone on to champion Variety’s Kiwi undertaking a Bachelor of Social Work event management and has worked for 2003. 2) Why do you support Variety – and so increase the take. We now Kid Sponsorship programme. at the University of Auckland. World Vision New Zealand and United The Children’s Charity with their use a money machine to count the Kingdom. Carly holds a Bachelor of 2) Why is Variety – The Children’s aim in helping sick, disabled and coin and this makes life much easier. Communications (University of Waikato). Charity so important to you? disadvantaged Kiwi kids? I believe everyone has the ability New Zealand has kids that are in 2) What is/are the most rewarding to give something relative to their less than ideal situations and I love part/s of your involvement with individualities and professions that Variety is reaching out to those Variety? – charity is not only for the that need it the most within our own The most rewarding thing for me is philanthropic businessman. Variety country. being able bring a smile and happiness is important to me as it is the charity to the children we visit. There are that was born from people in my 3) What has been the most many memorable times during Bashes Hannah Anderson – Kiwi Kid Rochelle Aitken - Finance & Grants profession – the theatre, entertainers satisfying/rewarding part/s of and the Liberty Swing where a Sponsorship Manager (Part-time) Manager (Part-time) Rochelle has and artists. Through Variety, all your work with Variety to date? disabled child is coerced to go on the Hannah is an experienced Fundraiser over 20 years’ experience in the corporate Denise Burke - Office & Grants funds raised in NZ stay in NZ which Knowing I have helped fundraise swing by a parent or caregiver, and with over nine years’ experience in the sector in New Zealand and London. Administrator (Full-time) Denise is is important to me. I believe in the money to put smiles on the faces to be able just by the simple action of not for profit sector. Her previous role She holds a Bachelor of Commerce an experienced administrator, and has truism that charity begins at home and of multiple Kiwi kids in November giving the child a swing, to feel the air was Fundraising Manager for the from Auckland University, majoring experience working with children who that we must get our own house when we get to give away the bikes! rushing past them and suddenly their New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. in Accounting & Finance. have special needs. She also holds an in order before starting on others. face lights up with a beaming smile or International Marketing Diploma and The Variety Bash is important to me as delighted squeal. a Teacher Aide Certificate. we are able to get out into the smaller communities in New Zealand. 14 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 15 HOW WE RAISE Adventurous travellers can support Variety by signing up for a unique OUR MONEY travel experience! Each year we offer bespoke travel opportunities to charity-minded adventurers to challenge themselves and participate in a trip that will make a difference in the lives of Kiwi kids. 2013 saw Olympian and BMX rider Sarah Walker helm a cycle trek in beautiful Vietnam. Through Classic cars and fire engines from all their collective fundraising efforts BLENHEIM SUN over New Zealand and as far afield the team raised over $20,000 for as Australia hit the road for a week disadvantaged Kiwi kids. long adventure raising money and delivering grants to Kiwi kids.

The Variety Bash (& Mini Bash) – Each week SKYCITY Auckland named for its bush-bashing roots and Hamilton open their doors – relies on the pack of classic car for Variety Bingo! Not only is it fun, fans to work hard all year raising but by playing Bingo players help money for Kiwi kids. They take time sick, disabled and disadvantaged off to attend, and don fancy dress to Kiwi kids. ensure the children they visit get a day to remember. This year the Bash and Mini Bash raised just over $150,000 for Kiwi kids!

Many Kiwis take their ability to read and write for granted but New Zealand needs to step up its game in tackling illiteracy, according to a report by the World Literacy Foundation. Each year the Monster Book Fair committee makes it possible to buy pre-loved books, CDs and games at low prices, thanks to the generous donations of our supporters. This year we raised just Senses were indulged as guests shy of $74,000! dined on a three-course menu designed by SKYCITY’s celebrity chefs Sean Connolly, Paul Jobin and Nic Watt. The inaugural event in August 2013 treated 300 diners to a night of exquisite food and entertainment.

Variety was selected as the recipient Thanks to our generous sponsors charity of this event in 2012, raising and supporters, over $52,000 was a colossal $406,000 to fund our raised for disadvantaged Kiwi kids Laptops For Learning programme. and 39 Kiwi kids were sponsored.

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Variety has focused its efforts on the Compared to five years ago, Variety diversification of income to minimise the has doubled the funds approved to sick, risk of being reliant on a limited number disabled and disadvantaged New Zealand FINANCIAL REVIEW of income streams. Compared to 2009, children. In the preceding four years total revenue (excluding goods & s ervices grants approved averaged $563,567 per in kind) has grown by 24%. Excluding annum; in 2013 the approved grants have one-off fundraising events, such as the increased by 46% against that average. Emergency Appeals for Christchurch and Pike River, the greatest growth Versus 2012, total has been in the areas of monthly giving Variety Core Programme Activity % of Total Grants revenue (excluding and corporate support which has been Caring For Kids Kiwi Kid Sponsorship 22% achieved without diminishing our overall goods & services Caring For Kids Medical equipment and meeting basic needs 7% in kind) is up 66%, return from events. expenses up by Kids On The Move Liberty Swing 6% 18% which resulted Expenses have increased over the past five Kids On The Move All - Inclusive Playground 14% 5 years. To diversify our income streams Kids On The Move Bikes, specialised trikes and trampolines 13% in an operating % we have invested in additional staff, and Future Kiwi Kids Laptops For Learning 14% surplus (excluding 9 have incurred additional costs defining goods & services % and developing our core grant giving Future Kiwi Kids Educational equipment, school programmes, including the new Kiwi Kid and extra-curricular activities 4% in kind) of 258% Sponsorship programme. This has been Future Kiwi Kids Scholarships 6% 5 against the prior % in addition to the increased costs of doing Future Kiwi Kids Future Kiwi Kids Endowment Fund 14% business – higher insurance, utility and year. Over this Total Grants Distributed $0.8m same period we banking costs. distributed 51% more in grants, FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL REVIEW the highest amount granted 56 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 since 2007. % 25 % • At a net level, our events returned Donations & Other Income 193,528 456,183 989,516 390,524 526,801 114% more than in 2012. This was Events/Fundraising Income 1,371,306 1,209,867 961,411 780,261 1,413,910 predominantly due to Variety’s selection as the recipient of The Warehouse Supplier Awards Total Revenue 1,564,834 1,666,050 1,950,927 1,170,785 1,940,711 and Charity Dinner – with over $400,000 raised over the course Operating/Events/Fundraising Expenses 832,404 880,380 878,841 937,614 1,106,346 of the evening.

• Our income from our corporate Operating Cash Surplus Before Distributions 732,430 785,670 1,072,086 233,171 834,365 partners was 26% above last year. • 2013 saw the launch of Variety’s newest grant giving programme 9% 56% Goods/Services In Kind Income 888,937 1,489,390 1,573,517 1,169,839 872,778 Kiwi Kid Sponsorship Events – Kiwi Kid Sponsorship. Income Goods/Services In Kind Expenses 892,934 1,472,041 1,545,818 1,145,957 887,720 from individuals – generated

through appeals, regular giving Operating Surplus Before Distributions 728,433 803,019 1,099,785 257,053 819,423 programmes and donations 5% 5% – grew by 165% this year. Donations from Trust funding / Interest individuals other income Grants Approved 410,018 636,747 664,388 543,113 822,543

Net Surplus/Loss 318,415 166,272 435,397 - 286,060 - 3,120 25% General funds at the end of year 900,934 917,207 752,604 216,544 88,424 Corporate Partnerships Future Kiwi Kids fund at end of year - 150,000 750,000 1,000,000 1,125,000

Total funds at end of year 900,934 1,067,207 1,502,604 1,216,544 1,213,424

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2013 2012 Independent auditor’s report $ $ To the members of Variety- The Children’s Charity

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Variety- The Children’s Charity (“the incorporated society’’) on OPERATING REVENUE pages 21 to 26. The financial statements comprise the statement of financial position as at 30 September 2013, the statements of comprehensive income and changes in equity for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies Donations – cash 489,534 350,350 and other explanatory information. Donations – non cash 157,758 175,652 Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements in accordance with generally Donations – audit services 11,042 11,042 accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to Memberships 7,514 5,013 enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. Interest received 29,753 35,161 Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in Fundraising income – cash 1,413,910 780,261 accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free Fundraising income – non cash 703,978 983,145 from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 2,813,489 2,340,624 statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor OPERATING EXPENSES considers internal control relevant to the incorporated society’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of Audit services 11,042 11,042 expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the incorporated society’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the Depreciation 32,910 26,094 presentation of the financial statements. Fundraising expenses – cash 346,092 186,024

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our unmodified Fundraising expenses – non cash 703,978 983,145 opinion on the financial position and our qualified opinion on financial performance. Other expenses – cash 760,254 751,590 Partners and employees of our firm may also deal with the incorporated society on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the incorporated society. These matters have not impaired our independence as auditor Other expenses – non cash 139,790 125,676 of the incorporated society. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the incorporated society.

Basis for qualified opinion on financial performance TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,994,066 2,083,571 The Incorporated Society’s recorded revenue includes cash donations of $489,534 (2012: $350,351) and cash fundraising income of $1,413,910 (2012: $780,261). Control over such revenues prior to being recorded is limited and there were no OPERATING SURPLUS BEFORE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR YEAR 819,423 257,053 practical audit procedures that we could perform to confirm independently that all cash donations were properly recorded. Accordingly, we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to the amounts shown in the financial statements for revenue and net profit. Our audit opinion for the year ending 30 September 2012 was also qualified Grant Distribution – cash (615,055) (405,820) in this respect. Grant Distribution – non cash (17,968) (49,976) Qualified opinion on financial performance In our opinion, except for the possible effects on the corresponding figures of the matter described in the Basis for Grants approved but not paid (189,520) (87,317) qualified opinion paragraph, the financial statements on pages 21 to 26 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial

performance of the incorporated society for the year ending 30 September 2013, in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. NET (LOSS)/SURPLUS FOR YEAR (3,120) (286,060)

Opinion on financial position In our opinion the financial statements on pages 21 to 26 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position Net Surplus allocated: of the incorporated society as at 30 September 2013. General Funds (128,120) (536,060)

Future Kiwi Kids 125,000 250,000

(3,120) (286,060)

8 November 2013 KPMG Auckland

The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements.

20 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 VARIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 21 VARIETY - THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY VARIETY - THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2013 AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2013

2013 2012 2013 2012

$ $ Notes $ $

GENERAL FUNDS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 216,544 752,604 ACCUMULATED FUNDS 1,213,424 1,216,544

SURPLUS AND REVALUATIONS TOTAL FUNDS EMPLOYED 1,213,424 1,216,544

Net (loss)/surplus for the year (3,120) (286,060) Represented by: Transfer to Future Kiwi Kids Fund (125,000) (250,000)

CURRENT ASSETS GENERAL FUNDS AT END OF THE YEAR 88,424 216,544 Cash at bank 1,224,575 1,155,304

FUTURE KIWI KIDS FUND AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,000,000 750,000 Receivables 25,995 4,855

Prepayments 23,634 8,903 Net distribution for the year 125,000 250,000 Goods and services tax 1,139 2,357

FUTURE KIWI KIDS FUND AT END OF YEAR 1,125,000 1,000,000 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 1,275,343 1,171,419

TOTAL FUNDS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 1,213,424 1,216,544 NON CURRENT ASSETS

Fixed assets 2 233,446 240,742

TOTAL ASSETS 1,508,789 1,412,161

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Sundry payables and accruals 102,808 102,751

Related party payables 4 2,166 2,070

Grants approved but not paid 189,521 87,318

Revenue in advance 870 3,478

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 295,365 195,617

TOTAL LIABILITIES 295,363 195,617

NET ASSETS 1,213,424 1,216,544

For and on behalf of Variety – The Children’s Charity Incorporated.

President Treasurer

2013 . Dated 2013 . Dated

The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements.

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1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) The financial statements presented are for the reporting entity Variety – The Children’s Charity Incorporated. The entity is an incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and the financial statements have been (vi) Voluntary Income (continued) prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. The financial statements have (a) Cash donations, grants and gifts are included in full in the Statement of Financial Performance been prepared on the basis of historical cost. as soon as they are receivable and the economic benefits are expected to flow to the charity.

(i) Differential reporting (b) Cash collected at special fundraising events is included in the Statement of Financial Performance These financial statements are a general purpose financial report which has been prepared recognising the as a separate item. The expenses incurred directly in relation to staging those events are also Framework for Differential Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. In the disclosed as a separate item. opinion of the Board, Variety – The Children’s Charity Incorporated qualifies for differential reporting as it has no public accountability and is not considered large within the terms of reference of the Framework for Differential (c) Donations of goods and services in kind are recognised as revenue and either expenses or assets, Reporting. as appropriate, at their estimated market value when they are received. This is in accordance with the Statement of Concepts for General Purpose Financial Reporting. The Board have taken advantage of all differential reporting exemptions. (d) Voluntary help is not included in the accounts. The charity has benefited from significant amounts (ii) Membership income of volunteer assistance during the year in relation to both its operations and fundraising events. Revenue is recognised over the membership period. (vii) Goods and Services Tax (GST) (iii) Grants The Financial Statements have been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST except Grants are accounted for when the board approves the grant. for receivables and payables which are stated inclusive of GST.

(iv) Foreign currency transactions (viii) Receivables Foreign currency transactions have been converted to New Zealand dollars at the rate ruling on the date of Receivables are recognised at estimated realisable value. the transaction. Any monetary assets and liabilities at year-end are converted to New Zealand dollars at the exchange rate on balance date. All exchange differences are reflected in the Statement of Financial Performance. (ix) Taxation No taxation is payable by the charity as it has charitable status under the Income Tax Act 2004. (v) Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis (x) Changes in accounting policies on all tangible assets (excluding land) over their estimated useful lives: Uniform accounting policies have been applied throughout the charity and on a consistent Building 25 years basis with those of the previous period. Office equipment, fixtures & fittings 2-5 years

(vi) Voluntary Income Voluntary income is received by way of cash donations and gifts, grants, special fundraising events involving celebrities, donations of goods and services in kind and voluntary help.

The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements.

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2 FIXED ASSETS

Current Year Accumulated Net Book 2013 Cost Depreciation Depreciation Value

Land 130,392 - - 130,392 There are many Volunteer Buildings 211,339 9,280 142,373 68,966 ways you can Share your time and talents to Office Equipment 190,325 22,728 157,026 33,299 make a difference for Kiwi kids help level the and their communities. Fixtures & Fittings 29,941 902 29,152 789 playing field for Call: Denise on 09 522 3749 TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 561,997 32,910 328,551 233,446 disadvantaged Kiwi kids Visit: variety.org.nz

Current Year Accumulated Net Book Donate Become a 2012 Cost Depreciation Depreciation Value You can help us with a single donation or by joining our regular Corporate Land 130,392 - - 130,392 giving programmes like Kiwi Kid Partner Sponsorship or Payroll Giving. Help us create brighter futures for Buildings 211,339 9,279 133,093 78,246 even more Kiwi kids by becoming Office Equipment 164,711 15,935 134,298 30,413 Fundraise a corporate partner! You can provide financial support, in-kind goods You can organise and run your Fixtures & Fittings 29,941 880 28,250 1,691 and services, pro bono work and own fundraising event for Variety. employee volunteers. TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 536,383 26,094 295,641 240,742 Call: Carly on 09 522 3746 Call: Lorraine on 09 522 3744 Visit: variety.org.nz Visit: variety.org.nz 3. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES There are no capital commitments or contingent liabilities at balance date (2012: Nil). Make a bequest Leave your lasting legacy by Follow us 4. RELATED PARTIES including a bequest in your will. Variety – The Children’s Charity is subject to the constitution and by-laws of Variety Clubs International. Facebook During the year, Variety – The Children’s Charity has paid fees and expenses and received income from Facebook.com/VarietyNZ Call: Lorraine on 09 522 3744 registrations and sales of merchandise. At balance date the amount payable to Variety International for fees Visit: variety.org.nz is $1,952 = US$1,563 (2012: $2,070 = US$1,625). The amount receivable from the Variety group is nil (2012 $nil). Twitter: There have been no other related party transactions. Twitter.com/VarietyNZ

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/ varietynz-the-childrens-charity

The accompanying notes and schedules form an integral part of these financial statements.

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