2013 - Legacy
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2013 - Legacy
Legacy Brisbane 2O13 AnnuaI Review Caring for the families of incapacitated and deceased veterans Contents Strategic summary 1 Our Badge and the Charter of Legacy 2 President’s statement 4 CEO’s statement 5 Our governance 6 Programs and outcomes 8 Funding new services 12 Legacy at work 14 Legatees 16 National conference 18 Fundraising 20 Financials 23 Margaret Gurney’s story 24 Nicole Pearce’s story 25 Donors and sponsors 26 Departed comrades 28 Legacy Bris bane Strategic Su mmary 2013-2016 Mission Supporting th Strateg ic Prior ities of incapacita e families 1. Service an te d Support d a n d Ensure w deceased ve id terans effective ow and client services and sustaina and support ble. are relevant, Values 2.Governan c e a n d Leadership Ensure co Empathy n planning p temporary governance rocesses are an Understandin applied to a d strategic and operati g 3.People, C o chieve organ isational goa nal Commitmen Ensure lea ulture, Quality and Te ls. t dership, chnolog The Spirit of Picture: Lega cy Youth Camp 2013 HR managem y systems su en Staff and pport the effective delivt, and information and qu Volunteers. ery of servic es by Legateality 4.Sustainab es, Ensure org ility, Investment and financial a anisational viability and Innovation developm nd cost control, investm sustainability through so ent of new o e u pportunities. nt management and the nd 5.Fundraisin Commun g and Communicati icating the o o n rganisation m s achievem e communit nts across stakeholder ission, challenges and g y support an d resources roups and sustaining for Legacy se rvices. Legacy is Ser vice Our Badge The Badge of Legacy symbolises in its torch the undying flame of service and sacrifice handed to us by our comrades in war who have passed on. In its wreath of laurel, with its points inverted in remembrance, is the guerdon of honour; that is the meed of those who gave their lives for their country. The Charter of Legacy The Spirit of Legacy is Service. The care of dependants of those who served their country; namely, veterans who gave their lives or health on operational service or subsequently, and Australian Defence Force members who die in service, affords a field for service. Safeguarding the interests of dependants, especially children, is a service worth rendering. Personal effort is the main essential. In as much as these are the activities of Legacy, it is our privilege to accept the legacy of the fallen. 2 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 3 President’s Statement On behalf of the Board of Directors, I have much pleasure in presenting this Annual Review and accompanying Financial Statements of Legacy Brisbane for the last reporting period. In a break with past practice, we have separated out the Financial Statements from the Annual Review. 2013 has been a rewarding and challenging year for Legacy Brisbane. In October, we hosted the biennial national conference of the 50 Legacy clubs. This was a major undertaking and one which produced some very exciting outcomes. Our major challenge remains our ability to continue to provide timely and appropriate care, welfare and support to our widows and their dependants. This includes our younger widows and the small number of families who are afforded Legacy support as a result of one of the partner’s incapacity. This is Legacy’s purpose and is central to all that we do. Continuing to do it in a modern world with diminishing Legatee numbers and changing widow expectations is, and probably always has been our fundamental challenge. 4 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review The decline in numbers attending Care Groups and Laurel Clubs is indicative of the increasing lack of mobility of many of our elderly widows and the increasing need to provide even greater support by way of home visitations, friendly advice and support. We will continue to be challenged by the small number of Legatees we have in relation to our widows needs. For myself, I will be stepping down from the Board at the end of March. The truth is that being the President of Legacy Brisbane is both a challenging and humbling experience. I have always felt honoured to be able to work with the wonderful people within the Legacy family and remain forever grateful for their enthusiastic support and sound advice. At Contact Group level we have moved to simplify and rationalise widow reporting and where possible have community services staff attend Contact Group meetings to provide support. Finally, I reiterate my gratitude to all of our Legatees for their devotion, time and compassion. I want to thank our staff for their hard work and their commitment to Legacy. We are also lucky to have a range of other volunteers who willingly provide assistance from time to time. My sincere thanks to our Legatees, staff and all our volunteers. At Board level, I am delighted to advise that our two independent directors, Colonel Gavin Duncan, DSC and Mr Keith Carl have both chosen to become Legatees. This cements their relationship with Legacy Brisbane. I am also very pleased that all of our directors have chosen to continue to serve on the Board for the next 12 months. Together with our three Trustees, they have the important task of ensuring that Legacy Brisbane continues to move forward, modernising procedures and processes while maintaining the culture and ethos of Legacy. In closing, I want to thank my fellow directors for their commitment, sound judgement and dedication. I commend this Annual Review and Financial Statements to you. Tony Ralph President CEO’s Statement It is a privilege and pleasure to report of Legacy Brisbane’s vital contribution over 2013 to the partners, children and families of deceased and in some cases incapacitated veterans. Support services continued throughout the Legatee metropolitan and country area network, and through Care and Laurel Clubs throughout Greater Brisbane. President Tony Ralph and Legatee Tony Jucha proudly and successfully led arrangements and discussions for the national conference which saw the introduction of important service reforms. The organisation provided a sound commercial result, boosted significantly by the generosity and goodwill of the public and from particularly significant considerations from the estates of a number of very generous individuals. 2013 has been a year of several notable highs, not the least being the national conference however the year has also been one of valuable learning for and from the provision of support for partners and families of contemporary and recent ADF service personnel. Legacy nationally has further determined to extend family eligibility to those ADF members who die in service and veterans who give their health in service. Legatee Contact Groups represent the mainstay of our capacity to remain connected and in touch with approximately 8,000 widows throughout Greater Brisbane. The teams are well complimented by Legatees from our 16 country areas, often working independently in support of Legacy values and traditions. The staff group often provide the linkages and bridges between Legatees and I thank our three key teams of Fundraising & Communications, Corporate Services and Community Services for their work and commitment. Financially, the organisation returned a strong net profit in large measure due to generous bequest income including a significant bequest from the estate of Mr Pryce Charles Trow. Excluding bequest incomes, the organisation operated at a net loss of $208,480. The revaluation reserve provided an unrealised gain of $193,694 relating to equities and bonds held, and conversely the three year compulsory asset valuation of 41 Merivale Street realised a net negative adjustment of $1.53M from what some see as the property valuation peak in October 2010. Legatees and the staff group continue with traditional care and support responsibilities however increasingly we look to the future and the needs of the families of today’s veteran families. To a large extent it is the needs of the children and younger families which call Legacy to unite and ensure our people, programs and systems deliver against changing needs and expectations. I would also like to thank the Board for its sound and principled guidance, in particular the President Tony Ralph for four years distinguished leadership and service. On behalf of clients, stakeholders and Legatees I extend our appreciation for his and the Board’s substantial contribution of time and expertise. Thank you very much for your support for one other and for the staff and management team. I look forward to a busy and exciting 2014 together. Bernard Wilson Chief Executive Officer Throughout 2013 we have farewelled a number of Legacy friends and we have welcomed many others. Nationally, Legacy celebrated its 90th year, a wonderful achievement for a proud organisation. The national conference introduced a number of reforms and initiatives as Legacy strives to adapt to a changing environment and demand for our services. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 5 Our Governance Legacy Brisbane was established in 1928 by Letters Patent issued pursuant to the Religious Educational and Charitable Institutions Act of 1861. Welfare activities are resourced by the Legacy Fund of Brisbane. The Fund is an income tax exempt charity and qualifies for deductible gift recipient status. Board of Directors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Mr Tony Ralph Grad Dip Mngt, M Def Studies, MBA Business Consultant / Director / President 2 Mr Chris Hamilton BAppSc, MBA, GAICD CEO Employment Services Queensland / Army Reserve Officer / Director / Vice President / Chair Welfare Committee 3 Mr Bernard Wilson MBA CEO Brisbane Legacy / Executive Director 4 Mr Peter Keane BA (Mil), GAICD, FAIB, AMIAMA Business Consultant / Director 5 Mr Ian Ferguson M Intl Security Studies, GradDip Strat Studies Business Consultant / Director 6 Mr Keith Carl Lawyer / Director 7 Mr Brian McIntyre Grad Cert Mngt, AFCHSE Retired / Director 8 Mr Greg Shannon, OAM Retired / Director / Honorary Treasurer / Chair Finance Committee 9 Mr John Reid B Surv (Hons), MIS Aust, Reg Svyr (Cad) Qld, JP (Qual) Qld, JP NSW Semi-retired / Director 10 Colonel Gavin Duncan, DSC Army Officer / Director 10 6 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Achieving the mission The Board’s primary role is to ensure that Legacy Brisbane’s activities are directed towards achieving its mission of caring for the widows and dependants of the families of incapacitated and deceased veterans by: improving the lives of those in Legacy’s care; advocating on their behalf; providing information and support to those in need; providing social contact and interaction; and by developing enduring partnerships with other welfare providers. Management responsibility The Board has delegated responsibility for Legacy Brisbane’s day-to-day operations and administration to the CEO. Board oversight The Board oversees and monitors organisational performance by: •meeting at least six times during the year; •receiving detailed financial and other reports from management; and •assigning to the Finance, Compliance and Risk Committee, Welfare Committee, Membership Committee and Governance Committee responsibility to oversee particular aspects of Legacy Brisbane’s operations and administration. Specific responsibilities of the Board The Board fulfils its primary role by: •selecting, appointing, guiding and mentoring the performance of the CEO; •formulating Legacy Brisbane’s Strategic Plan in conjunction with the CEO and management; •approving operating and capital budgets formulated by the CEO and management; •monitoring management’s progress in achieving the strategic plan and adherence to budgets, and ensuring the integrity of internal controls, risk management and information management systems; •putting in place a suite of delegations, policies and procedures; •ensuring Legacy Brisbane’s financial viability, solvency and sustainability; •ensuring stakeholders receive regular reports, including financial reports; and •ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. Risk management The Board oversees the establishment, implementation and annual review of Legacy Brisbane’s risk management system which is designed to protect Legacy Brisbane’s reputation and manage those risks which might preclude it from achieving its goals. Management is responsible for establishing and implementing the risk management system which assesses, monitors and manages operational, financial reporting and compliance risks. Independent advice The Board and its committees have access to advice on legal, financial and investment matters. Board membership All Board members, with the exception of the CEO (a salaried officer), are non-executive members and receive no remuneration for their services. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 7 Programs and outcomes Legacy Brisbane’s work providing support services and advocacy for our elderly widows is still the cornerstone of service delivery, due in no small way to the commitment of our 251 Legatees. Our work with young widows and families continues to grow, and took on a more structured approach in 2013 with Legacy formally accepting responsibility for providing assistance to families of incapacitated veterans. Providing assistance to both these groups links our long history and the contemporary need for our services. Our sense of purpose for the future is fed by the lessons and success of the past. Contemporary widows and children The program of support to the current generation assists 50 young widows and their 85 children. These young women and one man are aged between 27 and 47. All lost their partners during or after military service, and are now part of the Legacy family which has cared for thousands before them. Assistance is provided on a needs basis, and the demand for services continues to grow in areas such as emotional support, information and referral, financial assistance towards education costs, health, development and special needs support. Defence families The Australian Defence Force’s operational involvement has increased dramatically over the past decade. At the request of the Australian Defence Force, Legacy Brisbane introduced a defence families program in 2013 to provide much needed support to this complex client group. The aim of this new program is to help families adjust when a loved one is wounded or injured on operations. Our initial focus on defence families has been for the provision of outreach, information, support, referrals and financial assistance. This work is very highly regarded throughout the defence community. 8 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 9 Elderly and Vietnam-era widows 110 war widows’ pension applications were processed and submitted by Legacy Brisbane in 2013. This free service to widows provides advocacy and support for financial security at a very difficult time in their lives. A further 127 widows without pension entitlements were also enrolled as Legacy beneficiaries. Once enrolled, these ladies are engaged in an ongoing way by a Legatee or community services officer providing support, information and referral according to their individual needs. Attendance at monthly Care Groups or Laurel Club gatherings continues to be a mainstay of our support to our widows. 47 such groups are operating. A separate group of Vietnam-era widows also gathers on a monthly basis. The numbers and longevity of these groups is a testament to the positive outcomes gained by those who attend them. People with disabilities 74 people with disabilities were assisted by Legacy Brisbane in the past year. We engage regularly with 40 of these for group activities, celebrations, socialisation and trips away. This tight-knit and adventurous group, called Explorers, continues to enjoy a wide range of activities providing social and learning experiences. 10 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy’s service model utilises trained volunteers and staff, with appropriate financial resources, to ensure widows’ and families’ suffering is minimised, and they are given every assistance to adapt to their new life. The vast majority of advocacy, visitation, advice and companionship is provided by volunteers. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 11 Funding new services Legacy Brisbane extended services to defence families in 2013 where the member may still be in service or has discharged with wounds or injury affecting his or her ability to support a family. Finances are strained and assistance was sought from Legacy to gain advice and help plan for the future. Tracey’s immediate need was the care of her children while she underwent surgery and a difficult recovery period. Legacy support may be for a brief period, or longer depending on the impact of the wound or injury. Legacy does not work directly with the veteran or Australian Defence Force member, but with other family members who are impacted. Legacy assisted with sourcing this support, but it became apparent that the family needed ongoing care to help them cope with the marital separation, the husband and father’s post-traumatic stress, the children’s autism and the myriad of social, financial and personal problems associated with the family’s situation. Support includes helping families navigate the sources of available assistance, gain access to financial or debt management, youth activities, help with school and training expenses, and to connect with sources of domestic assistance. The focus is about building a more positive future for the family through networks to assist with any longer term challenges, as well as assisting with immediate and unexpected needs. For many defence families, the priority is for children to maintain their schooling and friends, as well as enjoy social activities that give them a break from a changed home life. One example of this was the assistance Legacy Brisbane provided to Tracey, a single parent of three young children. Tracey is separated from her husband who is badly affected by post-traumatic stress, and she herself has a physical impairment. Two of the children have autism and attend a school to meet their special needs. 12 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy implemented a care plan including immediate, short-term financial relief and advocacy for a wide range of community services to help her cope with her difficult and unusual circumstances. The plan also included regular contact and visitation by Legacy staff and others for companionship and a source of trusted advice. Tracey and her family can now face the future with confidence. Although their lives will be difficult as a result of their husband and father’s health, Tracey and the children now know that their problems need never be faced alone. Legacy will continue to do whatever it takes to protect this young family. Bequests The increasing use of the Australian Defence Force on military operations in recent years has created a new generation of veterans and families to be cared for. As a consequence, the range of Legacy’s services continues to grow. None are more challenging or complex than with families of serving or separating members of the Australian Defence Force who have given their health in service to Australia. Implementation of new or extended services is only possible when we receive extraordinary funding, particularly in the form of bequests. One such bequest received in 2013 was from the late Mr Pryce Charles Trow of Buderim. Mr Trow’s bequest will assist with much of Legacy’s work, including with Australian Defence Force families impacted by a loved one’s wounds or injury. Without the generosity of people like Mr Trow, these and many other Legacy services wouldn’t exist. Most bequests are made by ordinary people who want to have a positive impact in their community after they’re gone. You don’t have to be rich to make a difference. You just have to make a simple decision to create a better life for families who have sacrificed so much. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 13 Legacy at work Children’s camp Nonagenarian high tea Families’ weekend As a cornerstone of Legacy’s work with young people, youth camps draw on a high level of energy and commitment from Legatees, volunteers and staff to make them a success. Legacy Brisbane loves to embrace and celebrate the healthy ageing of our WWII widows. One of the many ways we do this is to hold a nonagenarians’ (over 90’s) high tea each year. The 2013 families’ weekend away was held at Caloundra in November, attended by 31 family members and 12 parents. The major 2013 camp was no exception, with young people aged from 8 to 18 years coming from across Australia to spend a week at Burleigh Heads. It was a week full of fun, challenges and adventure, with plenty of time for campers to bond in the very special way that Legacy kids do. On this occasion in 2013 we were joined by almost 100 ladies. Impressively, most arrived at the function under their own steam. They are a vibrant group of ladies with many a story to tell, and all appreciated the chance to dress up and celebrate in style. The experience of losing a father or mother is a traumatic event in a child’s life. Bringing these children together in a supervised and supported camp designed for the purpose is a powerful way to make a positive impact and assist families recover from their grief. 14 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review The first evening involved a boat ride up the river, and the next day staff and volunteers gave the parents a break by taking the children to the beach. A fun day was had canoeing, sail boarding and building sand castles, followed by a barbeque lunch, board games and an energetic game of cricket. That evening the group had a night out at a local restaurant and the children had the chance to attend a local Kids’ Club. Children who attend these weekends often comment that the most enjoyable aspect is meeting and catching up with others who have had similar experiences of grief and loss. A close second is the opportunity to be involved in new, enjoyable and adventurous activities. Explorers’ weekends The Tall Poppies Laurel Clubs & Care Groups The Explorers Group caters for veterans’ young and adult children with a disability aged from 23 to 72 years. Organised and escorted weekends away are keenly anticipated. These activities give Explorers time to catch up with friends as well as experience activities they may not be able to do alone. For younger parents, the Tall Poppies’ activities offer an opportunity to get together, and for their children to meet new friends. Tall Poppies was the name given by the parents themselves to describe their group. A facebook site was created for members, and has done much to cement new friendships and bonds. Legacy Brisbane’s peer support groups for ladies have been an important part of Legacy for decades. The aging of our largest client group has meant falling numbers attending on a regular basis. However, the Laurel Clubs and Care Groups continue to provide a great deal of peer support, recreation and socialisation for almost 1,500 ladies across South East Queensland. The Explorers participated in two key activities in 2013. The first was a weekend in the Brisbane CBD, staying at a city hotel and experiencing Brisbane as never before. A highlight of the weekend was the Turkish restaurant Ahmet’s, with its panoply of scrumptious and unusual food, great music, and energetic dancing. The second event was a paddle wheeler cruise on the Brisbane River, gaining a new appreciation of Brisbane, its riverbank and surrounds. No-one will forget the smorgasbord and its new and delightful food choices. The number of widows with young families has understandably grown in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue as Legacy extends its services to the families of those who die or give their health in service. Events organised in 2013 included two outings and a family weekend away. For some Tall Poppies, these events may be the only time out from busy lives, and a great opportunity to socialise. Legacy always provides staff members and volunteers to help everyone relax and enjoy themselves. Ladies gather on a monthly basis at 47 locations from Sunnybank to Stanthorpe and everywhere in between. Impressively, the groups are largely self-sustaining. Groups are coordinated by the ladies themselves, many of whom have contributed years of voluntary service to ensure groups operate smoothly and achieve their purpose as a focal point in the lives of Legacy widows. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 15 Legatees: the spirit of Legacy is service Each successive generation of Australian veterans has felt compelled to assist their comrades’ families after they witnessed the suffering and hardship faced by widows and children. Legacy is the volunteer organisation founded on this promise to care for the families of the fallen, and is named for the way its volunteers accept responsibility for the services provided. Within Legacy Brisbane, 251 Legatees currently care for 8,275 widows and children of deceased veterans. They do this in the name of a grateful nation and as a service to the community. Legatees also provide individual support to the partners of deceased veterans who will, understandably, be stressed by grief and loneliness for some time. Legatees are trained and properly informed of government agency services, community support networks and other providers that will make life easier when a loved one dies or is incapacitated. 16 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy even has its own networks of people in similar circumstances of loss and bereavement. In cases where community services are unavailable or inadequate, Legacy can also provide or facilitate legal and financial advice and assistance, health and lifestyle resources, and in the future, help with individual disability and ageing issues. Most Legatees have a military background, and are fully aware of the situation families find themselves in after the death or incapacity of a veteran. Legacy can never replace a deceased father, mother or spouse, but we will do whatever it takes to protect, support and guide families. Using a combination of knowledge, community influence and direct provision of social services we will strive to create the ideal environment in which each family can thrive, despite their sacrifice and loss. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 17 National conference Legacy Brisbane had the honour of hosting the 78th Biennial National Conference of Legacy Clubs in October. This was a significant undertaking. More than 250 attendees and guests began the conference with a memorial service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Anzac Square then moved to City Hall where the conference was officially opened by her Excellency the Governor of Queensland and Legacy Brisbane patron Ms Penelope Wensley AC. After two days of conference, including a keynote address by Prime Minister Tony Abbott we concluded with a dinner where Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force and Legacy patron General David Hurley was the guest of honour. The national conference was a great event in every sense and achieved some very positive outcomes. •The first and most significant was that as a national organisation Legacy committed itself to the provision of Legacy care and support to the families and dependants of all Australian Defence Force personnel who die in service. This removed the previous requirement that death had to be as a result of or attributable to operational service. •The second is the provision of Legacy care and benefits to the families of Australian Defence Force personnel who lose their life or their health (physical or mental) as a result of operational service. •The third was a continuation of the Legacy governance review. The first two outcomes are at the core of Legacy’s work in the future. They are positive and encouraging examples of Legacy’s commitment to the families of those who suffer as a result of service for our nation. 18 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review The governance review is critical as Legacy continues to meet the new and demanding challenges confronting all organisations that operate in the not-for-profit sector. None of this success would have been possible without a great deal of hard work by our staff and our Legatees. Conference Chair, Legatee Tony Jucha applied an enormous amount of creditability, common sense and ability to ensure conference outcomes were achieved. In summary it was a great conference with terrific outcomes. Success resulted from a great deal of planning, coordination, long hours and commitment by Legatees and staff. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 19 Fundraising Because Legacy’s income is not government-based, we rely on the generosity of the Australian community for support. Engaging with the community, appealing for funds, and informing our supporters and donors about our work is only possible because of the considerable efforts of Legatees, other volunteers and a small fundraising staff. Major Events Events provide a way to engage additional support for the important work of Legacy. Fun and memorable activities attract participants from a broad cross-section of the community, introducing new supporters to Legacy and our people. The largest of these events is the Australian Defence Charity Ball, conducted in September each year. Now firmly established in the social calendar, the ball attracts 1,000 people. The event gives members of the Australian Defence Force, contractors, other companies and individuals the opportunity to come together with Legacy and commit to the care of defence families. Legacy Brisbane continues to undertake a wide range of activities to generate the funds required to support over 8,000 widows and dependants of incapacitated and deceased servicemen and women. Our focus is on attracting and retaining financial supporters and increasing community participation in Legacy’s work. Fundraising activities also give us the opportunity to demonstrate the value of our work in the community. Third party activities Fundraising for Legacy by third parties in the community is also important and is experiencing substantial growth. Schools, hotels, military units and community groups have conducted activities such as dress-down days, fun runs, Kokoda treks, themed celebrations and community collections. Our message to these supporters is that every dollar counts towards supporting Legacy’s families. We continue to be amazed at the imagination, effort and generosity of our valued community fundraisers. Corporate Support Through developing long-term relationships with businesses and other entities, Legacy is able to create a network of community partners providing much more than financial resources. Partnerships also provide us with greater reach in the community, management assistance, fundraising manpower and the opportunity to educate a new audience in Legacy ideals and outcomes. 20 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 21 Legacy Week Mail campaigns Investments The first week of September is Legacy Week. This is the one occasion each year when Legacy takes to the streets to explain to the public what it does and directly ask for support. Legatees, widows, members of the Australian Defence Force and volunteers join together to seek donations in shopping centres, train stations, malls and other public areas. The public’s contact with Legatees during this week does much to reinforce Legacy in the public consciousness as a caring, effective, volunteer-directed organisation worthy of support. As with previous years, the steadfast support of the 7th Brigade and 1st Signal Regiment is central to the success of Legacy Week fundraising. The largest source of donations to Legacy Brisbane is the response to four direct mail appeals each year: ANZAC Day, end of financial year, Legacy Week and Remembrance Day. Each appeal highlights an individual or family assisted by Legacy, and attempts to bring our donors and our widows and families closer together. As well as providing an opportunity to donate, these communications also serve as a reminder to donors of the impact of their support. Much of our spending is non-recurrent, and this sometimes leads to a build-up of funds awaiting expenditure. These funds create an investment pool which can be prudently invested, yet still be available for release for the intended use in caring for our widows and families. Depending on a number of factors, including the level of interest rates and the strength of the stock market, this strategy of financial stewardship provides a useful boost for the funding of service delivery programs. Bequests Trusts and grants Gifts bequeathed by farsighted supporters continue to be a major source of income for Legacy. Bequests are especially helpful to build Legacy’s longterm capability and are a highly effective way for supporters to preserve and extend community service projects and services that resonate with them. While income from trusts and grantmaking institutions provide us with funds, there are many factors that influence how much we obtain from year to year. The organisations that make grants or disburse money from established trusts are themselves subject to the vagaries of the market. Consequently, income from these sources tends to be irregular and unstable. Nevertheless, Legacy has established a program to strengthen this type of funding by linking specific activities and outcomes to the most appropriate trusts and grants. This will contribute to a steadier and more reliable income stream in the future. When supporters inform Legacy of their intention to leave a bequest, they gain membership to the exclusive Legacy Torch Society. The Society was created in 2011 to acknowledge and thank benefactors for the valuable contribution that their bequest will make to the enduring care of the needy and the deserving people Legacy helps. All members of this special group are regularly honoured for their thoughtfulness and generosity. 22 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Financials Ordinary income sources (2013) Other donations (13%) Investments (22%) Third party activities (2%) National sponsors (5%) Direct mail (23%) Trusts and grants (8%) Events (10%) Legacy Week (17%) Community services expenditure (2013) Bereavement and emotional support (21%) Legacy Brisbane’s income from ordinary sources was $2,595,019 in 2013. This was an increase of $49,447 (1.9%) from the previous year. These charts show where this income is sourced, and the community services programs it supports. Pension advocacy (21%) Financial relief (8%) Young families (13%) Relief of social isolation (17%) In-home safety and security (6%) People with disabilities (4%) Defence families (10%) Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 23 Margaret Gurney’s Story Legacy widow Mrs Margaret Gurney was the wife of Bob Gurney, a Squadron Leader and navigator with the Royal Australian Air Force during WWII. Bob was killed when his plane crashed in 1942 during the battle of Milne Bay, in present day Papua New Guinea. History marks the epic action at Milne Bay as one of two land battles that saved Port Moresby, consequently securing Australia from the threat of invasion. An airstrip was named in Bob’s honour at Milne Bay, and Margaret received Bob’s Air Force Cross, posthumously awarded for his important role in the victory. At the time of his death, Bob had a one year old daughter, Christine, who had been diagnosed profoundly deaf as a result of rubella. In 1942, Legacy took Margaret and her daughter Christine under its wing and has been alongside the family ever since. Margaret is very appreciative of Legacy’s support. “It’s been wonderful to know Legacy continues to be there for us. Even back in the early days from 1942 the president of Legacy was an ear specialist and went out of his way to provide great assistance to Christine and myself by treating my daughter’s disability. It was his personal concern for Christine’s wellbeing that ensured she could continue to be cared for at home by me. He made a great difference in both our lives.” 24 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review “Recently I suffered a broken hip when I tripped on the garden path. My friend and Legacy member, Ron Osborn was there to visit me in hospital and to see that I was well on the road to recovery. Legacy has also provided me with a dedicated community service worker, who visits me regularly to check that, at my age of 96, I’m still coming along okay. “ “It’s been a huge comfort to have Legacy in my life, and I am especially thankful for the interest they have taken with Christine.” “Since losing Bob in WWII, now over 70 years on I’m so grateful Legacy has been a constant in our lives. It’s been a genuine lifetime commitment of care.” Nicole Pearce’s Story Legacy has assisted Nicole, Stephanie and Hannah cope with their grief, but also to rebuild their lives. Trooper David Pearce was the loving husband of Nicole for 18 wonderful years, and the proud and doting father of their two young daughters Stephanie and Hannah. In 2007, David was tragically killed serving in Afghanistan. For David’s family, his death seems like only yesterday, and Nicole still vividly remembers this tragic time. “It is hard for me to put into words how we felt in the days and weeks after we received the terrible news of his death. I remember so little, except the veil of disbelief and agonising sorrow that descended on us then, and remains with us still. Many people lose family members, but David was taken from us so suddenly and so violently. His coffin came home to us draped in an Australian flag, and at that pitifully lonely air force base, was carried from a military jet to the waiting hearse. I can only describe that day as the worst of my life. The media at the time was full of news about David’s death. Generals and politicians were calling him a hero, but the girls and I wondered how we would survive without him as a husband and father.” Soon after David’s funeral, Legacy contacted Nicole and her young family, promising to help them financially, and surrounding them with a strong network. “Legacy is my safety net, and after Davey’s death, helped achieve one of the most important things to me – that Stephanie and Hannah receive a good education. Legacy assisted with fees, books, uniforms and academic requirements so the girls’ education would not suffer. Legacy’s network had also been a lifeline – there to help our family cope with almost anything. Knowing I have someone to turn to is the greatest comfort and reassurance to me. I have a very caring and thoughtful Legacy volunteer who watches over us, and I know he does this in honour of David.” Legacy is proud to be able to bring strength and hope to the widow and children of Trooper David Pearce, and many others like them. We do this in the name of a grateful nation. Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 25 Donors and sponsors Legacy enjoys the support of over 5,000 financial contributors, and is proud to be backed by a range of partners who help us provide a brighter future for widows and families in need. Most of Legacy’s funds are sourced from private individuals, although our number of institutional supporters grows each year. In 2013, we continued to provide opportunities for our passionate supporters to contribute to our work. We are grateful for the positive way that so many businesses, individuals and organisations responded to requests for sponsorships and donations. This generosity is appreciated, whether it is by community partnerships, bequests, major cash donations, one-off donations or regular monthly contributions. For Legacy’s volunteers, staff and clients, these contributions are encouraging and uplifting, and we would like to thank all supporters for their generosity during 2013, especially those listed here. 26 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review Bequests Mrs Jill Bain Mrs Elizabeth Bosworth Mrs Vera Crantich Mrs Christine Ann Edmonds Mrs Edith Evelyn Mr George Findlater Mrs Vera Forster Mrs Velda Howard Mrs Beryl O’Connor Mr J D Ricardo Mrs Yvonne Russell Mrs Margaret K Shepherd Mrs Dulcie Spencer Mr Pryce Charles Trow Mrs Elena Zemit Business and corporate supporters AAFCANS Aim Laboratory Automation Technology Arrow Energy Australian Aerospace Bootcamp Bribie Byrne Holdings Cardno (Queensland) Chalk Hotel Coveline Defence Bank DG Wilson Constructions Essell Investments Executive Excellence Gill and Company Granville BC Grealy and Grealy Index Group Jandet Pty Ltd JJ Richards and Sons John Holland Group Kosny Corporation Laser Force Military History Tours Navy Health Packrats.biz Panda Pearls Australia Pig N Whistle The Next Level Consulting Services Tony Judd Real Estate True Blue Line Boring VRT Systems WDT Engineers Xennox Jewellers Military and related organisations 1st Field Regiment Royal Australian Artillery 1st Topographical Survey Squadron 55 Australian Field Park Company Assoc. National Servicemen’s Association (Qld) Naval Assoc of Australia (Redcliffe) RSL Banyo Sub-Branch RSL Beenleigh Sub-Branch RSL Beerwah Peachester Sub-Branch RSL Caloundra Sub-Branch RSL Chinchilla Sub Branch RSL Gympie Sub-Branch RSL Kilcoy Sub-Branch RSL Kooralbyn Valley Sub-Branch RSL Logan Village Sub-Branch RSL Maleny Sub-Branch RSL Mary Valley Sub-Branch RSL Chinchilla Sub-Branch RSL Redcliffe Sub-Branch RSL Russell Island Sub-Branch RSL St George Sub-Branch RSL Surat Sub-Branch RSL Tewantin-Noosa Sub-Branch RSL Tewantin/Noosa Women’s Auxiliary RSL Tin Can Bay Sub-Branch RSL Tramways Sub-Branch RSL Wynnum Sub-Branch RSL Yeronga Dutton Park Sub-Branch School communities Anglican Church Grammar School Cannon Hill Anglican College Clayfield College Ferny Hills State School Holy Cross School Wooloowin Logan Village State School Marist College Ashgrove New Farm State School Somerset Hills State School Springwood Road State School Yugumbir State School Grant-making institutions Major individual donors ANZAC Day Trust C H Boden Memorial Trust DJ Thomas Family Trust Heller Foundation Judith Musgrave Family Foundation M F Gill Foundation Queensland Community Foundation Alan H Anderson J Armstrong Elizabeth M Atkin Robert G Bain Dorothy M Ball Carol Barben Shirley J Beanland H M Beavis Trevor Beckinsale Margaret Bell Graham Billinghurst Valma Bird Hilary A Blackband Gwenyth B Bodger Helen M Bourke Stanley M Bradford Frank Brant Kay E Brassil Felicia B Broadhurst Russell & Kay Brothers David T Buchanan Beverley J Burns Pauline G Burns Gloria A Butler Adeline M Byers John H Byrne C Newton Margaret E Cameron Donald P Cameron D Campbell Roderick C Campbell Tim Capes Heather J Ceccato John Chirman Adriana Christiansen Neil Clark Heather Clark Jocelyn Clarkson Sandra Clifton Marjorie R Coleman Steven P Cook Joan E Court Peter D Cranstoun Jean Crawshaw Edna M Davies Ken Davis Eric Denham David Donnan Barry G Downs Clubs and associations Anglican Parish of Redcliffe Australian Institute of Management Australian Mariners Welfare Society Fogolar Furlan Brisbane Goondiwindi Golf & Country Club Goondiwindi Lions Club Headlands Golf Club Inglewood Golf Club Keperra Sanctuary Retirement Village Lions Club of Brisbane Coorparoo Inc Living Choice Kawana Island Village Residents Macleay Island Bowls Club National Bankers Association of Queensland Norths Leagues & Services Club Order of the Eastern Star ADAH Chapter No.13 Palmwoods Hotel Social Fishing Club Queensland Shared Services Quilpie Diggers Race Club Rainbow Beach Sports and Recreation Club Red Beret Paratroop Association Rotary Club of West Brisbane Daybreak RSL Beaudesert Services Club RSL Gympie & District Memorial Citizens Club RSL Hellenic Women’s Auxilary RSL Kedron Wavell Services Club RSL Maroochydore & Ex-Services Club RSL Maroochydore Bowls Club RSL Morningside Services Club RSL Nambour Services & Citizens Club RSL Wynnum Services Memorial Club Tewantin Noosa Golf Club Toompine Progress Association Dan Downs Theresa B Draper R J Elcock Elva Emmerson Patricia E English Gloria J Facer Tim V Fairfax Alma Featherstone Henrietta Fergus Jan Finegan S M Finger Joyce C Flanagan Pat Fleming Patrice G Foote Jonathan Ford Beresford M Francis David A Fraser Muriel L Fraser Bruce H Garbutt Royce B Gardiner Daniel George Leonard T Giddens Donald R Gilchrist David Gillingham S C Gregory Frank W Grigg S V Hadwen George R Hall David Hannell Bradley Hardiman Jean Harris Betty J Harrison Michael J Hart D R Hart Isabella M Haynes Peter S Heathcote M Hedendahl Gwen Henderson Joan F Hewitt Helen Hewitt Dacia Hill R Hope May V Hope-Johnstone Michael Horwood Joyce E Howes Molly J Hunt Merle J Hurley M Hurst Gwenyth M Jack Ivy Jamieson Allan Johnson John F Jones Merle Jones Helen M Joughin Elva L Kernovske Dorothy Knowlman Martin D Kriewaldt John Lakey Helen Lambe Ivy Langtry Michael Leddy Howard I Leemon Peter Lehninger V R Licciardi Edith Lock Mark J Logan Alastair Love Antony Love Paul Luckin Myrtle Lupton Jim & Faye Lyons David J MacGibbon Diana L Makin Samir Malek Ruth Marjason T M Mathers E D Mayhew Nick J Mazzarol G J McCafferty Brad McCall Paul A McClure Anthony J McDonald Moira McDowall David McEniery Margaret M McGuire Shirley M McKeough Shirley McLean Westie D McMillan Geertruida E Millar William E Miller Meredith Miller Jennifer Morrisson Valerie Moynihan John D Nixon-Smith R R Noakes James P O’Regan Patrick O’Shea John N Parker Mary Paterson W G Patrick Rita I Pearson R E Porter Edward Press J E Priestley Aaron Radford Ann L Reid Barry Renaud Denis J Riley Douglas W Robertson Douglas Robertson Gordon A Rose Edward Rowe Ian M Russell Robert Schofield Peter F Sharwood BC Slaughter Nigel G Smith Maureen Smyth Shaun Spain A B Starky Helen Stehbens Marie E Stokes Keith Styles Margaret M Summers Anna Symons Paul Taylor Joan L te Kloot Vivian P Tomkinson Pamela Train Irene A Treichel C Tucker Betty Tudberry Betty G Tuddenham Jeanette Wan Stephen Ward June Watson Loloma M Weir Karen Weir M A West Frank White Keith Wilkinson R Wilson Charles H Wilson Noeleen Wood Jennifer R Wythes Graham Yates Peter Zahnleiter Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review 27 Departed comrades Betty Bates Donald Lord Walter Buchanan Patrick “Hugh” Murray John “Jack” Byers Warwick Phillips William “Neville” Colville John Pitcher Sydney “Frank” Davies John Pollack John Drennan Doug Robbins Colin Firmin Steve Steiger John A Godfrey Stan Heron Ken Leckenby George Walters James “Jimmy” White William “Bill” Winter Legacy fondly remembers the Legatees who have recently passed away, and offers sincere condolences to their families. 28 Legacy Brisbane 2O13 Annual Review BRISBANE NAMBOUR Legacy House 41 Merivale Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 National Australia Bank Building Suite 5, Level 1, 38 Queen Street Nambour QLD 4560 PO Box 3003 South Brisbane BC QLD 4101 PO Box 149 Nambour QLD 4560 Telephone:(07) 3029 5600 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (07) 3846 2093 Telephone:(07) 5441 3748 Email: 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