Annual Information Statement 2017

Legal Name: 
Children's Medical Research Institute
ABN: 
47002684737

Section A: Charity Information

Other names charity is known by (such as trading name): 
  • Children's Medical Research Institute
  • Jeans for Genes
  • Cell Bank Australia
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: 
Research
Main activities: 
  • Grant-making activities
  • Other philanthropic intermediaries and voluntarism promotion
  • Other
    • Medical Research
Description of charity's activities and outcomes: 
1 in 20 children worldwide is born with a birth defect or genetic disease. Childrens Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is dedicated to advancing the treatment and prevention of childhood diseases, so every child has the opportunity for a healthy start to life. CMRI pioneered microsurgery, immunisations against lethal childhood illnesses and care for premature babies, all of which has improved the lives of countless Australian children over the last 60 years. Today, CMRI is the site of world-leading research in areas such as genetics and gene therapy, embryology, neuroscience and cancer research. For more information about us please visit www.cmri.org.au
Main beneficiary: 
Early childhood - aged under 6
Other beneficiaries: 
  • Families
  • People with chronic illness (including terminal illness)
Where the charity conducted activities during the 2017 reporting period: 
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
Will the charity change or introduce any activities in the 2018 period?
No

Section C: Human Resources

Human resources: 
  • Full time employees: 130
  • Part time employees: 14
  • Casual employees: 21
  • Full-time equivalent staff (FTE): 158
  • Estimated number of volunteers: 100

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: 
$12,915,403.00
Revenue from providing goods or services: 
$5,205,008.00
Revenue from government including grants: 
$9,297,790.00
Revenue from investments: 
$3,060,367.00
All other revenue: 
$1,136,042.00
Total revenue: 
$31,614,610.00
Other income (for example, gains): 
$3,226,783.00
Total gross income: 
$34,841,393.00
Expenses
Employee expenses: 
$15,382,659.00
Interest expenses: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use in Australia: 
$0.00
Grants and donations made for use outside Australia: 
$0.00
All other expenses: 
$18,155,753.00
Total expenses: 
$33,538,412.00
Net surplus/(deficit): 
$1,302,981.00
Other comprehensive income: 
$-344,990.00
Total comprehensive income: 
$957,991.00

Balance Sheet extract

Assets
Total current assets: 
$17,973,031.00
Non-current loans receivable: 
$242,180.00
Other non-current assets: 
$121,335,021.00
Total non-current assets: 
$121,577,201.00
Total assets: 
$139,550,232.00
Liabilities
Total current liabilities: 
$15,759,337.00
Non-current loans payable: 
$0.00
Other non-current liabilities: 
$645,788.00
Total non-current liabilities: 
$645,788.00
Total liabilities: 
$16,405,125.00
Net assets/liabilities: 
$123,145,107.00
Financial report submitted to a state/territory regulator?
Yes
State or territory of the regulator where financial report was submitted: 
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

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?
Yes
Select the state/territory where the charity intends to fundraise in the 2018 reporting period: 
  • ACT fundraising number: 19000443
  • NSW fundraising number: 10331
  • QLD fundraising number: CH1433
  • SA fundraising number: CCP2542
  • TAS fundraising number: 12488
  • VIC fundraising number: 12488
  • WA fundraising number: CC20276