Annual Information Statement 2016

Legal Name: 
Australian Marine Conservation Society Inc
ABN: 
53409718351

Section A: Charity Information

Charity size: 
Large
Basic Religious Charity: 
No

Section B: Activities

Did the charity operate in the 2016 reporting period?
Yes
Main activity: 
Environmental activities
Main activities: 
  • Advocacy and civic activities
  • Animal protectio
  • International activities
  • Research
Description of charity's activities and outcomes: 
AMCS works to protect Australia's coastal and marine environment. During 2016, AMCS worked to advance: the creation and management of marine reserves at the State/Territory and Commonwealth Levels; the protection of the Great Barrier Reef; the conservation of threatened marine species including sharks, turtles and cetaceans; sustainable, well-managed fisheries and sustainable seafood consumption; the reduction of marine pollution; better management of ports and shipping; better management of industrial activities in the marine environment; and awareness raising and involvement in marine conservation through communications, education, research and community engagement.
Will the charity change or introduce any activities in the 2017 period?
No
Where the charity conducted activities during the 2016 reporting period: 
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
Who was helped most by the charity's activities in the reporting period: 
General community within Australia

Section C: Human Resources

Human resources: 
  • Full time employees: 12
  • Part time employees: 9
  • Casual employees: 4
  • Estimated number of volunteers: 400

Section D: Finance

Type of financial statement: 
Special purpose financial statements
Financial report consolidated with more than one entity?
No
Charity's 2016 reporting period: 
1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016
Financial report submitted to a state/territory regulator?
Yes
2016 Financial report: 
Note: If you want to see the financial report or annual report that this charity has submitted, go back to Financials & Documents.
State or territory of the regulator where financial report was submitted: 
Queensland

Income and Expenses

Comprehensive Income Statement summary

Gross Income
Donations and bequests: 
$3,470,746.00
Revenue from government including grants: 
$0.00
All other revenue: 
$125,039.00
Total revenue: 
$3,595,785.00
Other income (for example, gains): 
$38,902.00
Total gross income: 
$3,634,687.00
Expenses
Employee expenses: 
$1,010,570.00
Interest expenses: 
$18,333.00
Grants and donations made for use in Australia: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: 
$0.00
All other expenses: 
$2,534,523.00
Total expenses: 
$3,563,426.00
Net surplus/(deficit): 
$71,261.00
Other comprehensive income: 
$0.00
Total comprehensive income: 
$71,261.00

Balance Sheet extract

Assets
Total current assets: 
$2,424,580.00
Non-current loans receivable: 
$0.00
Other non-current assets: 
$8,525.00
Total non-current assets: 
$8,525.00
Total assets: 
$2,433,105.00
Liabilities
Total current liabilities: 
$2,073,069.00
Non-current loans payable: 
$0.00
Other non-current liabilities: 
$0.00
Total non-current liabilities: 
$0.00
Total liabilities: 
$2,073,069.00
Net assets/liabilities: 
$360,036.00