Annual Information Statement 2017

Legal Name: 
Bible Society Australia_ACNC Group

Section A: Charity Information

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

Section B: Activities

Did the charity operate in the 2017 reporting period?
Yes
Main activity: 
Religious activities
Main activities: 
  • Culture and arts
  • Advocacy and civic activities
  • International activities
International activities undertaken: 
Transferring funds or goods overseas
Description of charity's activities and outcomes: 
The Group has provided the Bible to people in a language they can understand, in a format they can use and at a price they can afford. Furthermore, it has promoted the public understanding of the Christian faith through writing, publishing and the media.
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
    • EGY
    • KHM
    • LAO
    • PAK
    • PNG
    • PHL
    • PRT
    • CMR
    • MNG
    • ZAF
    • VNM
    • SSD
    • ISR
    • BHS
    • CHN
    • CUB
    • IND
    • IRQ
    • KAZ
    • LBN
    • NIC
    • PSE
    • PER
    • SRB
    • SGP
    • SYR
Will the charity change or introduce any activities in the 2018 period?
No

Section C: Human Resources

Human resources: 
  • Full time employees: 57
  • Part time employees: 23
  • Casual employees: 12
  • Full-time equivalent staff (FTE): 69
  • Estimated number of volunteers: 965

Section D: Finance

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

Comprehensive Income Statement summary

Gross Income
Donations and bequests: 
$10,623,755.00
Revenue from providing goods or services: 
$43,052,046.00
Revenue from government including grants: 
$0.00
Revenue from investments: 
$2,361,574.00
All other revenue: 
$0.00
Total revenue: 
$56,037,375.00
Other income (for example, gains): 
$0.00
Total gross income: 
$56,037,375.00
Expenses
Employee expenses: 
$17,235,675.00
Interest expenses: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use in Australia: 
$30,000.00
Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: 
$1,736,775.00
All other expenses: 
$37,104,999.00
Total expenses: 
$56,107,449.00
Net surplus/(deficit): 
$-70,074.00
Other comprehensive income: 
$87,966.00
Total comprehensive income: 
$17,892.00

Balance Sheet extract

Assets
Total current assets: 
$33,240,017.00
Non-current loans receivable: 
$0.00
Other non-current assets: 
$16,206,007.00
Total non-current assets: 
$16,206,007.00
Total assets: 
$49,446,024.00
Liabilities
Total current liabilities: 
$9,600,495.00
Non-current loans payable: 
$0.00
Other non-current liabilities: 
$370,467.00
Total non-current liabilities: 
$370,467.00
Total liabilities: 
$9,970,962.00
Net assets/liabilities: 
$39,475,062.00
Financial report submitted to a state/territory regulator?
No

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?
No
Does the charity intend to fundraise in the next reporting period?
No