Big Group Hug Annual Report by Pressroom Partners

BIG GROUP HUG 2019/2020

ANNUAL REPORT

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Mission

“To mobilise community support to respond to the immediate needs of young children, in particular vulnerable children and their families.” - Big Group Hug

CONTENTS Mission

Vision

Guiding Principals

Three Pillars of Big Group Hug

Letter from Founder

Meet a Board Member

Our Reach. Our Impact

Snapshot of Families Assisted

The Stories That Matter

Our Volunteers. Our Rock

Jill Pope - Volunteer Profile

Our Supporters

Financial Statements How You Can Help

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MISSION To mobilise community support to respond to the immediate needs of young children, in particular vulnerable children and their families.

VISION

THREE PILLARS OF BIG GROUP HUG 1

To build strong families - to enhance the bond between parent or care giver and child by alleviating some of the financial burden and stress often experienced by families in vulnerable situations when they have a baby or young child.

To build strong community - offer genuine, ongoing opportunities for members of the community; individuals, community organisations, schools, government, corporations and small business to engage in philanthropic and altruistic work for the betterment of their communities.

To build a sustainable world for the future - to help minimise waste by promoting the upcycling, recycling and rehoming of preloved items, thereby reducing landfill and environmental damage caused by waste.

For ordinary people to work together to protect every young child in Australia from the adverse effects of disadvantage.

GUIDING PRINCIPALS

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SUPPORT We will provide responsive, nonjudgmental support and material aid targeting disadvantaged, marginalised or vulnerable parents with young children (aged 0-16 years).

 SERVICES We are committed to an integrated service model for early childhood services, delivery and support.

 PARTNERSHIPS We will work in partnership with and complement existing social services.

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FOCUSSED Bureaucracy will not define our approach nor deter us from mobilising community support to seek and distribute material assistance to vulnerable children and their families in their time of need.

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ACCOUNTABLE We will be transparent and accountable for all of our activities and actions.

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LETTER FROM FOUNDER & CHAIR OF THE BOARD, ANGELA WOOD This year brought opportunities and challenges beyond our imaginings. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the McLaughlan Family, Big Group Hug received our first major donation – our very own delivery van. Our impact soared, because of this extraordinary gift as we were not only able to collect donations, but importantly deliver urgently needed items in a timely manner. Many of our dreams were realised this year, beyond the van, as we also farewelled our original logo, replacing it with a more modern version while maintaining the original feel and colours. Set to launch many new events, fundraisers, and most importantly opportunities for the community to engage with us to make an impact in the lives of children, needless to say we were VERY excited about the year ahead. That is until the pandemic hit, and it hit HARD. The perfect storm ensued as we felt the immediate financial impact – our capacity to raise funds dwindled, our ability to open our doors to volunteers was limited, and our ability to accept material aid donations from our generous support base was also restricted. Concurrently, we were met with an unprecedented upswing in demand for our services, sadly, many from families finding themselves in financial distress for the first time ever. As swiftly as the closures hit us, so too did the ingenuity and generosity of our supporters. The City of Whittlesea Council took the step of providing significant funds to supplement the material aid needed to support local families. Without their immediate, swift, hassle free help we may not have survived the pandemic let alone helped the 43% more families we managed to get to. The real everyday heroes, the volunteers, once again managed feats beyond belief. Devoting their days to home sorting, manning the warehouse with a skeleton staff and most of all, developing new and ingenious ways to continue our service. Because of this, many children found support at a time they needed it most. We are so proud of our adaptability – establishing our Drive-By Donation Days, home and online sorting parties, Camp Hug camp out, and Mother’s Day Challenge, just to name a few of the innovative and creative ways of keeping our promise to help families in need, whilst in hard lockdown ourselves.

Financial donations from benevolent figures became even more important and two families in particular – the Da Gama Pinto Family and the McLaughlan Family – kept our doors open with very generous and ongoing financial contributions. Words cannot convey our sincere and immense gratitude to these families, as without their generosity, we in turn, would not have been able to help those in need. I also want to personally thank our Local Member of Parliament, Colin Brookes and his team who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the last few years to give and find support for us. What does it take to move a mountain? Small steps, piece by piece, day by day. Together we achieved incredible feats this year. Challenges certainly lay ahead but, if nothing else, we have proved our resilience in the face of adversity. We have given families what they need to thrive and we have nurtured our children with a Big Group Hug.

Angela Wood Founder and Chair Big Group Hug

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MEET A BOARD MEMBER Paul Armstrong I have been fortunate to have been a founding member of the Big Group Hug board, way back in 2014, when being a board member also meant being prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved! As the years have flown by, it’s been hugely thrilling to see Big Group Hug continue to grow and embed itself into Melbourne’s northern suburbs as an increasingly vital community partner in providing assistance to families in need. I’ve also been humbled by the sheer amount of willing and committed volunteer support Big Group Hug receives from members of our local community – whether it be sorting, delivering, pram cleaning or sausage sizzling – there is always someone willing to put their hand up and help get the job done.

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Without a grumble, and without need of thanks. It’s an amazing job you all do, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. These days my contributions to Big Group Hug are more in a strategic and governance sense (I haven’t had to build storage shelving lately!), but I continue to take a keen interest in the everyday operations of the organisation and love to provide assistance where I can. I feel Big Group Hug, as an organisation, is now superbly positioned to enter its next exciting phase of growth and I am incredibly privileged to have played a small part of the journey so far.

OUR REACH. OUR IMPACT Big Group Hug’s reach is widespread, supporting families across Melbourne from 32 different council areas. These council areas included 121 suburbs, with requests coming from 76 different Welfare Agencies. Of course, it is not just the sheer numbers that count. Our reach has grown from servicing just the early years, to now incorporating older children, young mothers, and caregivers experiencing difficulty. We are always seeking new and innovative ways to support families doing it tough. We set no boundaries, no restrictions, just pure oldfashioned support no matter where it is needed.

List of Councils: • Banyule City Council • Bayside City Council • Brimbank City Council • Casey City Council • City of Darebin • Darebin City Council • Frankston City Council • Greater Dandenong City Council • Hobsons Bay City Council • Hume City Council • Kingston City Council • Knox City Council • Manningham City Council

• Maribyrnong City Council • Melbourne City Council • Melton City Council • Mitchell Shire Council • Monash City Council • Moonee Valley City Council • Moorabool Shire Council • Moreland City Council • Nillumbik Shire Council • Stonnington City Council • Whittlesea City Council • Wyndham City Council • Yarra City Council • Yarra Ranges Shire Council

The areas we had the most impact: 1 2 3 4 5

City of Whittlesea City of Hume City of Darebin Banyule City Council Moreland City Council

The top 10 agencies we supported: 1. Whittlesea Community Connections 2. City of Whittlesea 3. Uniting Care Australia 4. AMES Australia 5. City of Darebin 6. Merri Health 7. City of Hume 8. Melbourne City Mission 9. Anglicare Victoria 10. DHHS

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SNAPSHOT OF FAMILIES ASSISTED Overall, this year saw a 27% increase in the number of families assisted by Big Group Hug. This amounts to an average of 111 families and 199 children helped per month. These families included 2,416 children and babies. During the height of the pandemic, 47% more goods were delivered to families, all this despite a huge reduction in operating hours, people power and financial donations. Financial hardship and family violence continue to be the two main reasons for seeking our service this year, with newly arrived migrants, asylum seekers and refugees also presenting a substantial proportion of those we help. Demand remains strong for all goods, but especially for high value items such as prams, cots and car seats. Access to these items remains a challenge and we are continually seeking ways to address this. Nappies and clothes represent almost 75% of donations distributed this year and we are grateful for the support from organisations such as The Nappy Collective and Share the Dignity for helping us supplement our donations to meet the growing demand for these items. Year

19/20

Number of families helped

1,344

Number of babies & children helped

2,416

Babies

898

Children

1,518

Agencies supported

Top 5 reasons for families seeking assistance: 1 2 3 4 5

Financial hardship Domestic violence Asylum seeker Refugee Homeless

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How we supported the families we assisted: Items Distributed

# of items

Nappies

44,596

Clothing

2,007

Baby Wipes

1,740

Toys/Puzzles

1,079

Sanitary Items

2,129

Feeding Equipment (bottles - bottle warmers - breast pumps - steriliser)

1,777

Toiletries - adult

748

Bedding

484

Toiletries - child

592

Baby Toiletries

337

Nappy Bags

378

Prams & Stollers

283

Playmats

177

Car Seat, Capsules & Boosters

266

High Chair

111

Bouncer

113

Baby Carrier

108

Baby Bath

Cots & Portacots

125

Bassinet

Safety Gate

Grand Total

62,157

THE STORIES THAT MATTER This is but a snapshot of the families we have supported in the past year. While these stories speak for themselves, Big Group Hug continues to share these stories to provide a voice for those who find themselves helpless, hopeless… unheard. These are all of our stories; they could be any of us and they are not unique. Our work is endless but not thankless, the ability to provide some care for those in need is a privilege and a responsibility we take very seriously, and can only fulfill thanks to the generosity of so many.

Janet* is a single mum with two children and a victim of severe family violence. Living together in public housing, Janet is struggling to pay for the items her kids need. Her ex-husband does not pay for any child support and she is receiving minimal income from Centrelink. On top of that, Janet is changing her daughter’s school and is having to spend her money on school uniforms, and books. So, she is now left with even less to purchase nappies or toys. But we can support Janet and give them these essential items, so they can stay safe and comfortable. Thanks to Big Group Hug and our care packages, Janet can have nappies and buy a new school uniform for her daughter. She can feel at ease knowing that her children have everything they need.

Tony* and his wife had a newborn baby last year. But Tony, unfortunately also lost his job. Soon, they were falling behind in paying their utilities and rent, and the bills were piling up. Not long after, he and his family were unable to afford anything for their baby. They got in touch with Big Group Hug and we helped provide him with everything and anything (from a bottle to a playmat) to help Tony and his family get back on their feet. Thanks to Big Group Hug, Tony and his family could think more about being the best parents they could be for their baby and ensure that their newborn is safe and healthy. Our support meant that we could relieve some of the financial stress that Tony and his wife were under, and help them reconnect with their brand-new miracle.

*Real names not used for privacy.

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“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew

Our Volunteers. Our Rock There were approximately 200 active volunteers supporting Big Group Hug as of June 2020.

Welcoming strangers and old friends, the team work to support families with good humour and dedication.

What does it take to move a mountain? Some would say centuries of erosion... each grain swept away by the wind and water. Well in our case, that mountain is Mt. Sortmore and despite hundreds of ‘people’ hours, it just never seems to shrink - as soon as one mountain is conquered, it is replaced by hundreds more items, donated with love.

All volunteers, all persistent, tenacious and hardworking, this is a team that cannot be commended highly enough.

This year mountains have been moved thanks to our tremendous volunteers. Each piece of clothing that forms part of this mountain symbolises a community coming together; the parent/ caregiver that loved it enough to pass it on to those less fortunate; the volunteers who accepted, sorted and repackaged it; the care worker who delivers it, and the family who breathed new life into it by using it to care for their little one. But so much happens in the background so that Mt. Sortmore can continue to thrive. Knitting groups working through the dim evening light to make beanies for premmie babies, school kids hosting a cake stall, wearing silly hats or donating their time in the warehouse, administrators who capture data, respond to Facebook messages, answer emails deep into the night once their own little ones are finally asleep. The friends who join together to do a big collection of items, the families who open their doors to strangers dropping off those items, our van drivers who navigate the traffic to get to a labour suite so a baby being born has a blanket to be wrapped in and a comfort toy to snuggle. Every small gesture, every 10-hour day, every conversation, every tear shed... this is what drives Big Group Hug, the HUG that enables us to wrap our arms around the children in our community. And our warehouse team, battling the heat, the cold, the joy and the tears? Well, every organisation needs a beating heart... our warehouse team represent that heart.

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Big Group Hug is built by the hands of our volunteers, their hearts, their decision to give up their hard-earned yoga/ coffee/work/sleep time so that parents and carers out there can be the best for their little ones. Thank you to our volunteers for their ever-present good humour and sacrifice.

Bev FACEBOOK

(FB Post 23/5/2020)

“I first heard about Big Group Hug from a dear friend and also a mum from school that I worked at before retiring 10 years ago. I had been sewing for overseas missions during that time, but I wanted to connect with a local voluntary group... and how wonderful it is to be volunteering now for a few years with Big Group Hug. The atmosphere of love, care and desire to care for families in difficult circumstances is a delight for me personally, and I can see myself sewing new pram covers for preloved prams and strollers, and knitting soft toys for many years to come. I’ve made many new friendships working at the warehouse and just love what BGH does in the community.”

Jill Pope

Volunteer Profile The moment Jill heard about Big Group Hug; she knew she had to get involved. So, she did a bit more research on how she could start her Big Group Hug journey. She said, “I just knew this would fit in with my values and wanted to get involved.” We were lucky enough to have Jill join us on Tuesday evenings in 2018, when Big Group Hug’s headquarters was at on old church hall in Rosanna. A few months later, she also joined us one day a week as she had retired which freed up more time for Jill to volunteer with us. As Big Group Hug outgrew the old church hall and moved to its current location near UniHill in Bundoora, she came to our warehouse more often to help. Not long after, she found herself co-managing the warehouse three days a week. Her passion and drive to help struggling families has made her a valuable asset to our organisation. This was especially apparent in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jill kept the warehouse running with the help of her husband, Calvin, and two other Big Group Hug volunteers during the pandemic. She knew that she could not leave vulnerable families to fend for themselves in such a difficult time. In her own words, “these people needed us and it’s amazing what a small team can do.” She was eager to help in any way possible. Jill was also blown away to see our community work harder than ever to support vulnerable families. She was so overjoyed to see how people were able to donate and source items in the middle of a pandemic. “It’s amazing how creative people can be to stay within their 5km zone and still get essential goods to us,” said Jill. From 5km dropoff chains, doorstep collections and online ordering, it was great to see how the community rallied around to help families in need.

Jill is proud of what Big Group Hug has achieved and is grateful for the friendships she has made during her time volunteering with us. When she isn’t volunteering, she enjoys travelling in her caravan with her husband, Calvin. The pair are planning a nice, well-deserved winter getaway this year.

Ros FACEBOOK

(FB Post 20/5/2020)

“I heard about Big Group Hug through my daughter’s work at Whittlesea Community Connections. I’d been thinking about volunteering and this immediately seemed the right fit. I became a donation point and soon was seeing there were gaps in donations, like with toiletries. Then, I found a gap in the area making up toy packs, and that’s my new passion. I love making the toys good again with all their parts working, clean and enticing, so children can have the excitement and happiness of undoing their toy sack and finding great activities.”

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Our Supporters It is with humility and gratitude that we acknowledge the contributions of so many who support us. We often struggle to name every individual, group and business who help us, but we simply could not do what we do without your faith in us.

Trust & Foundations • Australian Philanthropic Services Foundation • CommBank Staff Foundation • DGP Foundation • Evans5Fund • Honda Foundation • Goodridge Foundation • Telstra Foundation

Business & Sponsorships • AFI Branding • Aintree Group • All Founders Show • Arzy Gold Pty Ltd • Aspect Personnel • AUS Finance Management Services • Austin Radiology • Banyule City Council • Bendigo Bank - East Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Community Bank Branches • Bodywell Healthcare • Bunnings Group Ltd • Bunnings Mill Park • Bunnings Thomastown • City of Whittlesea • Cleveland Range Pty Ltd • Commonwealth Bank Bundoora • Dentists of Tasmania • Essentially Dance • Goff Electrical • Grill’d Northland • Hanson Australia • Llgold • Money3 • Nillumbik Shire • Ovatarange • Scientific Fire Services • Victorian Department of Health & Human Services • Vital Talent Pty Ltd • Woodards Carlton • Yarra Valley Water

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In Kind Support • Ayres Packaging • Bedhead Hats • Bedtime Balwyn • Best & Less Plenty Valley • BeOnd Plumbing • Bodyworx Fitness and PT • Core Principles • Dallas International • Diamond Valley Dental Group • DPR & Co • Footscape • From Us 2 You • Fruit2Work • Good 360 Australia • Goodwill Collective • Hire for Baby • Hope Centre • Kmart Plenty Valley • KOGO • Life Education Victoria • MC Labour Services • Medela Australia • MVA Bennett • Nappy Collective • Nillumbik Osteopathic • Pinchapoo • RUCCIS • Sanctuary • Sculli Bros • Sense6 • Share the Dignity • Snap Printing Heidelberg • Soxy Beast • Taxi Box • The Screen Shop • The Stork Nest • Village Cinemas • Vintage 72 • Vital Talent • Your Time Beauty

Community Groups & Schools • Belle Vue Primary School • Bluebirds Childcare Centre in South Morang • Bundoora Primary School • Catholic Ladies College Eltham • Diamond Valley Secondary College • Eltham College • Eltham Rural Group • Eltham Rotary Club • Gilson College • Glen Katherine Primary School • Goodstart Early Learning Mill Park • Guardian Early Childhood Learning Laurimar • Heidelberg Warringal Lions Club • Inner Wheel Club Bundoora • Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School • Ivanhoe Grammar School • Lalor Secondary College • Lifestyle Lyndarum • Little Flyers Laurimar Childcare & Kindergarten Doreen • Livingstone Community Centre • Loyola College Watsonia • Maples Early Learning Mernda • Methodist Ladies College • Mill Park Early Learning Centre • Nillumbik Soccer Club • Nino Early Adventures • Reservoir West Primary School • ROMA • Seeds of Justice – Mercy Schools • Star of the Sea College • Viewbank Joey Scout Group • Wallaby Childcare Epping • Warrandyte Knitting Nancy’s • Whittlesea Primary School • Whittlesea Knitting Group • Yarrambat Smiling Childcare Early Learning

Workplace Volunteering • American Express • Bodywell Healthcare • Country Road Group • La Trobe University Finance Team

IT Partners • Bower House Digital • ConFer With • Google • Mason Frank International • MS Office • Salesforce

ProBono Assistance

All the Mums Network – Our Sister Organisations across Australia Adelaide - Treasure Boxes Ballarat - Eureka Mums Bendigo - Sunshine Bendigo Brisbane - Baby Give Back Canberra - Roundabout Canberra Clayton - St Kilda Mums Geelong - Geelong Mums Hobart - Tassie Mums Perth - Little Things for Tiny Tots Seaford - MSFIN Sydney - Dandelion Support Network and Mummies Paying it Forward Warragul - Olivia’s Place

• Aintree Group • Be Seen Digital • Governance by Design • Llgold • Minter Ellison

To all our supporters, on behalf of the kids you help and the world you change,

“Thank you”.

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2019/20 Financial Statements

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True and Fair Position

Board Report Big Group Hug Ltd

Big Group Ltd ended 30 June 2020 For Hug the year For the year ended 30 June 2020

Annual Statements Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company

We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that – Board Report The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug during and at the end of the financial of Group the association ending 30 June 2020. Your Board Ltd members submit the financial report year of Big Hug Ltd for theon financial year ended 30 June 2020. Signed:

Board Members Dated: / / 02-03-2021 The names of Board members throughout the year and at the date of this report are: Signed:

Angela Wood - Managing Director Dated: / /

07-12-2020

Paul Armstrong - Director

Katherine Osbourne - Secretary Geraldine Camilleri - Board Member Graham Haydar - Board Member

Board Meetings During the financial year, a number of Board meetings were held. Attendances by each of Board member during the year were as follows: Committee Members Name

Number Eligible to Attend

Number Attended

Angela Wood

Paul Armstrong

Katherine Osbourne

Geraldine Camilleri

Principal Activities The Company is a not-for-profit , volunteer driven organisation that provides support and assistance to vulnerable children. No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

Significant Changes There have been no significant changes in the company's sate of affairs during the financial year.

Operating Result The surplus for the 2020 financial year amounted to $92,347 ($99,377 - 2019 financial year). Financial Statements

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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Big Group Hug

Board Report

Going Concern This financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The ability of the Company to continue to operate as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate sufficient cashflows from operations to meet its liabilities. The Board members of the Company believe that the going concern assumption is appropriate. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Board on:

_______________________ Angela Wood - Director Date / / 02-03-2021 _______________________ Geraldine Camilleri - Board member Date / / 07-12-2020

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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2019/20 Financial Statements

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Income and Expenditure Statement Big Group Hug Ltd Big Group Ltd ended 30 June 2020 For Hug the year For the year ended 30 June 2020

Annual Statements Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company 2020

Income

2019

We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that –

The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug 83,849 (2,459) Ltd during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30 June 2020. Donations 120,467 143,703 Grants

Total Income Signed:

204,316

141,244

Dated: / / 02-03-2021 Cost of Sales Purchases Signed: Total Cost of Sales

Dated: / /

07-12-2020

Gross Surplus

26,557

8,319

26,557

8,319

177,759

132,924

Other Income Interest Income

162

363

Total Other Income

162

363

425

743

Expenditure Accounting Fees/ Bookkeeping Fees Advertising & Marketing Assets Purchased < $5000 Bank Fees Board and Governance Expenses

2,445

399

630

3,418

Cleaning & Laundry

1,487

492

Computer Expenses

(145)

429

Depreciation Fees & Permits

11,359

302

444

412

Fundraising Expenses

247

Fundraising Expenses - GiveNow

151

Fundraising Expenses - MyCause

Fundraising Expenses - MyGiving Circle Insurance Meeting Expenses Motor Vehicles Office Expenses Postage, Freight & Courier Printing & Stationery Rent Repairs & Maintenance Subcontractors Sundry Expenses Telephone Travel & Accommodation Utilities

Financial Statements

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Total Expenditure

2,068

1,900

623

818

6,903

458

3,337

118

892

1,785

16,477

17,689

668

629

40,000

227

171

164

6,318

1,500

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96,555

33,910

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached

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Assets and Liabilities Statement Big Group Hug Ltd As at 30 June 2020 NOTES

30 JUN 2020

30 JUN 2019

Assets Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents

204,627

161,968

Trade and Other Receivables

3,198

GST Receivable

Total Current Assets

10,316

4,526

218,142

166,494

Non-Current Assets Plant and Equipment and Vehicles

Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets

33,193

3,475

33,193

3,475

251,335

169,969

Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Loans

Total Non-Current Liabilities Total Liabilities

Net Assets

2,090

249,245

167,879

249,245

173,038

Member's Funds Capital Reserve Financial Instruments Total Member's Funds

(5,159)

249,245

167,879

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2019/20 Financial Statements

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Notes the Statements Bigto Group HugFinancial Ltd

For Hug the year Big Group Ltd ended 30 June 2020 For theAnnual yearStatements ended 30 2020 GiveJune True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that –

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug

The financial statements arethe special financial prepared to2020. satisfy the financial reporting Ltd during and at end ofpurpose the financial year ofstatements the association ending in onorder 30 June requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act Victoria. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. Signed:

The financial statements prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historic costs and do not take into account 02-03-2021 Dated: / have / been changing money values or, except where stated specifically, current valuations of non-current assets. Signed: The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. Dated: / /

07-12-2020

Income Tax The company is exempt from income tax under Subdivision 50-B of the Income tax Assessment Act 1997. The Charity is also endorsed and registered as a deductible gift recipient under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation. The depreciable amount of all PPE is depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the Company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

Impairment of Assets At the end of each reporting period, the Board reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised in the income and expenditure statement.

Cash on Hand Cash on hand includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Accounts Receivable and Other Debtors Accounts receivable and other debtors include amounts due from members as well as amounts receivable from donors. ReceivablesFinancial expected to be collected within Statements Big Group Hug Ltd 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. PageAll 13 of 16 other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

Big Group Hug

Revenue and Other Income Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable after taking into account any trade discounts and volume rebates allowed. For this purpose, deferred consideration is not discounted to present values when recognising revenue. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Grant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of receipt. If conditions are attached to the grant that must be satisfied before the association is eligible to receive the contribution, recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax.

Leases Leases of PPE, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset (but not the legal ownership) are transferred to the association, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for that period. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Receivablesand payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount ofGST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with other receivables or payables in theassets and liabilities statement.

2020

2019

878

1,040

202,790

160,072

560

656

2. Cash on Hand Cash Management Account Gift Fund Mastercard Petty Cash Total Cash on Hand

400

200

204,627

161,968

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report. Financial Statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

2019/20 Financial Statements

PROVIDED BY:

True and Fair Position Big Group Hug Ltd 3. Trade and Other Receivables For the year ended 30 June 2020

2020

2019

Trade Receivables

AccountsAnnual Receivable 3,198 Statements Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company Total Trade Receivables We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that –

3,198

Total Trade and Other Receivables 3,198 The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug Ltd during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30 June 2020. 2020

2019

Signed:

4. Goods and Services Tax GST

Dated: / / 02-03-2021

10,316

4,526

10,316

4,526

2020

2019

At Cost

988

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(80)

Total Plant and Equipment

908

At Cost

3,271

Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(961)

Total Office Equipments

2,310

3,777

Total Goods and Services Tax Signed:

Dated: / /

07-12-2020

5. Plant and Equipment, Motor Vehicles Plant and Equipment

Office Equipments

Furniture & Fittings At Cost Less: Accumulated Depreciation

(1,692)

(302)

2,085

3,475

Motor Vehicles at Cost

36,818

Accumulated Depreciation of Motor Vehicles

(8,928)

Total Motor Vehicles

27,890

33,193

3,475

2020

2019

Total Furniture & Fittings Motor Vehicles

Total Plant and Equipment, Motor Vehicles

6. Loans Non Current Liability Loan - A Wood

2,090

Total Non Current Liability

2,090

Total Loans

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Big Group Hug

Movements in Equity Big Group Hug Ltd For the year ended 30 June 2020 2020

2019

167,879

68,502

Profit for the Period

81,366

99,377

Retained Earnings

(5,159)

Equity Opening Balance Increases

Other Increases

5,159

Total Increases

81,366

99,377

249,245

167,879

Total Equity

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

2019/20 Financial Statements

DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

PROVIDED BY:

True and Fair Position

Statement ofLtd Cash Flows - Direct Method Big Group Hug

2020

2019

OperatingThe Activities statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug Ltd during Receipts From Grants and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30 June 2020.

Payments to Suppliers and Employees Signed: Interest Received

83,849

(2,459)

(26,557)

(8,319)

162

363

Dated: Other / Operating / 02-03-2021 Cash Receipts From Activities

120,467

143,703

Cash Payments From Other Operating Activities Signed: Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

(85,196)

(33,910)

92,725

99,377

Dated: / /

07-12-2020

Investing Activities

Proceeds From Sales of Property, Plant and Equipment Payment for Property, Plant and Equipment Other Cash Items From Investing Activities

378

302

(41,454)

(3,777)

(3,198)

(44,275)

(3,475)

Other Activities

(5,791)

(4,840)

Net Cash Flows from Other Activities

(5,791)

(4,840)

42,660

91,062

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

161,968

70,906

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

204,627

161,968

42,660

91,062

Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Other Activities

Net Cash Flows Cash and Cash Equivalents

Net change in cash for period

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

Big Group Hug

True and Fair Position Big Group Hug Ltd For the year ended 30 June 2020 Annual Statements Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that – The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of Big Group Hug Ltd during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30 June 2020. Signed: Dated: / / 02-03-2021 Signed: Dated: / /

07-12-2020

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

Financial Statements

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DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

2019/20 Financial Statements

DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

PROVIDED BY:

True and Fair Position

Certificate ByLtd Members of the Board Big Group Hug

For the year ended 30 June 2020 Big Group Hug Ltd For the Annual year Statements ended 30 June 2020 Give True and Fair View of Financial Position and Performance of the Company We, Angela Wood and Graham Haydar, being members of the Board of Big Group Hug Ltd, certify that –

I, Geraldine The Camilleri - Member of the Board of Unitgive 5, 19 Enterprise Australia,3083 certify statements attached to this certificate a true and fairDrive, view ofBUNDOORA,VIC, the financial position and performance ofthat: Big Group Hug Ltd during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30 June 2020.

I attended the annual general meeting of the association held on 16/11/2020.

Signed: statements for the year ended 30 June 2020 were submitted to the members of the association at its annual The financial general meeting. Dated: / / 02-03-2021

Dated: / /

Signed: Dated: / /

Financial Statements

07-12-2020

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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DocuSign Envelope ID: B0C6F9DF-11E7-4A5F-97C3-D6EE9A99B61A

Big Group Hug

Compilation Report Big Group Hug Ltd For the year ended 30 June 2020 Compilation report to Big Group Hug Ltd. We have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements of Big Group Hug Ltd, which comprise the asset and liabilities statement as at 30 June 2020, income and expenditure statement , the statement of cash flows, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The specific purpose for which the special purpose financial statements have been prepared is set out in Note 1.

The Responsibility of the Board Member's The Board of Big Group Hug Ltd are solely responsible for the information contained in the special purpose financial statements, the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information and for the determination that the basis of accounting used is appropriate to meet their needs and for the purpose that financial statements were prepared.

Our Responsibility On the basis of information provided by the Directors we have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting as described in Note 1 to the financial statements and APES 315 Compilation of Financial Information. We have applied our expertise in accounting and financial reporting to compile these financial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 1 to the financial statements. We have complied with the relevant ethical requirements of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.

Assurance Disclaimer [Required if this report has not been audited] Since a compilation engagement is not an assurance engagement, we are not required to verify the reliability, accuracy or completeness of the information provided to us by management to compile these financial statements. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or a review conclusion on these financial statements. The special purpose financial statements were compiled exclusively for the benefit of the committee who are responsible for the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information used to compile them. We do not accept responsibility for the contents of the special purpose financial statements.

Shane McKenna - Director Aintree Group Chartered Accountants Level 1, 273 Camberwell Road Camberwell VIC 3124

01-12-2020 Dated: / / The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DONATION

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Do you have new or pre-loved goods such as clothing, blankets, toys, books, cots, or prams that you would like to donate? Does your business have sample stock or excess inventory of products that are suitable for ages newborn to 16-year-old? Big Group Hug can distribute these goods to families requiring support in your community.

The easiest way to support Big Group Hug and to make a difference, is by sharing our social media messages. We pride ourselves on being a responsive organisation and being able to source the things families need quickly. Social media is our primary method of communication. We regularly put out calls for assistance or for specific items to be donated that are needed by families. Our online community help us spread the word, and our social media messages and responses are able to deliver some extraordinary results.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS In addition to donated goods, Big Group Hug needs financial support to ensure that we can cover some of our essential operating costs. Plus, on occasion, we need to bulk purchase new items such as nappies, baby formula, toothbrushes, underwear and socks to name a few, for families requiring support where we can’t source adequate donations or for a very specific request. In addition, if you can make a financial donation to support the operating costs of our volunteer-driven work, the Big Group Hug team will be incredibly grateful!

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