Annual Information Statement 2017

Legal Name: 
Australian Marine Conservation Society Inc
ABN: 
53409718351

Section A: Charity Information

Charity size: 
Large
Fundraising online: 
Yes
Basic Religious Charity: 
No

Section B: Activities

Did the charity operate in the 2017 reporting period?
Yes
Main activity: 
Environmental activities
Main activities: 
  • Research
  • Animal protection
  • Advocacy and civic activities
  • Other
    • Fundraising, strategic planning and marketing to assist our charity achieve its purpose.
Description of charity's activities and outcomes: 
AMCS works to protect Australia's coastal and marine environment. During 2017, 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 fishers 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.
Main beneficiary: 
General community in Australia
Where the charity conducted activities during the 2017 reporting period: 
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
  • Other Countries
    • FRA
    • IND
    • POL
    • USA
Will the charity change or introduce any activities in the 2018 period?
No

Section C: Human Resources

Human resources: 
  • Full time employees: 11
  • Part time employees: 9
  • Casual employees: 2
  • Full-time equivalent staff (FTE): 17
  • Estimated number of volunteers: 250

Section D: Finance

Charity's 2017 reporting period: 
1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017
Type of financial statement: 
Special purpose financial statements
Financial report consolidated with more than one entity?
No

Comprehensive Income Statement summary

Gross Income
Donations and bequests: 
$2,858,165.00
Revenue from providing goods or services: 
$616,466.00
Revenue from government including grants: 
$30,000.00
Revenue from investments: 
$28,934.00
All other revenue: 
$0.00
Total revenue: 
$3,533,565.00
Other income (for example, gains): 
$0.00
Total gross income: 
$3,533,565.00
Expenses
Employee expenses: 
$1,219,848.00
Interest expenses: 
$11,207.00
Grants and donations made for use in Australia: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: 
$0.00
All other expenses: 
$2,199,171.00
Total expenses: 
$3,430,226.00
Net surplus/(deficit): 
$103,339.00
Other comprehensive income: 
$0.00
Total comprehensive income: 
$103,339.00

Balance Sheet extract

Assets
Total current assets: 
$1,871,258.00
Non-current loans receivable: 
$0.00
Other non-current assets: 
$8,525.00
Total non-current assets: 
$8,525.00
Total assets: 
$1,879,783.00
Liabilities
Total current liabilities: 
$1,416,408.00
Non-current loans payable: 
$0.00
Other non-current liabilities: 
$0.00
Total non-current liabilities: 
$0.00
Total liabilities: 
$1,416,408.00
Net assets/liabilities: 
$463,375.00
Financial report submitted to a state/territory regulator?
Yes
State or territory of the regulator where financial report was submitted: 
Queensland

Section E: Annual report

Note: If you want to see the financial report or annual report that this charity has submitted, go back to Financials & Documents.

Section F: Reporting to state or territory regulators

Is the charity an incorporated association?
Yes
Select the state/territory and enter the incorporated association number: 
QLD incorporated association number: IA00237
Does the charity intend to fundraise in the next reporting period?
Yes
Select the state/territory where the charity intends to fundraise in the 2018 reporting period: 
  • NSW fundraising number: CFN22208
  • QLD fundraising number: CP3132
  • SA fundraising number: 8249
  • TAS fundraising number: C10493
  • VIC fundraising number: FR000014603
  • WA fundraising number: CC22265