Treasurer’ s Report
Community Support Frankston has completed another busy and successful year providing support, information and financial assistance to Frankston residents.
Our existing Emergency Relief contract with the Department of Social Services was extended until 30th June 2015 pending implementation of a new tender system. Fortunately the agency was successful in being awarded a further contract until 30th June 2017.
Total funds received for Emergency Relief distribution totalled $ 361,804 which included a Government Grant of $ 337,304; R E Ross Trust $ 15,000 and the Magistrates’ Court $ 11,000, an increase of $ 33,260 from the previous year.
Vulnerable Groups funding to provide Case Worker support was $ 21,425 a decrease of $ 5357. Unfortunately this position was made redundant as further funding will not be available.
General Emergency Relief distribution totalled $ 304,202— an increase of $ 20,092 for the year. The bulk of this expenditure was used to provide assistance with the basic living expenses of our clients such as Food Cards $ 153,575, Utilities / Telephone $ 17,680, food $ 27,830 and accommodation / rental $ 56,954.
A further amount of $ 57,886 was provided to fund the Case Worker and the part time Operations Coordinator positions.
Administration income totalled $ 36,723 comparable to the previous year and included Bank Interest on cash reserves $ 7398, gifts $ 7764, Emergency Relief, R E Ross Trust and Material Aid Fund administration fees $ 10,799 which was adequate to fund the everyday running costs of the agency. The Board of Management maintained tight control over expenses which totalled $ 42,476, a decrease of $ 3391 for the year.
Significant items of expenditure were Stationery / Office and General Supplies $ 5543, New financial counsellor office renovation $ 4550 and donation of $ 15,777 to the Triple A Foundation to assist with employment costs of the Special Projects Coordinator.
We are extremely grateful for the financial and general support provided by Frankston Council including the provision of the agencies premises.
Special thanks also to the ongoing financial support of the Magistrates’ Court, Triple A Foundation and R E Ross Trust.
The agency also appreciates the support it receives from local residents and businesses, community organisations and the valuable contribution of our volunteers in ensuring the ongoing success of the organisation.
Terry Mackay Treasurer
6 The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members