Surf Coast Environment Group (SCEG) Inc.

Donation Funded iconThis charity receives a significant portion of its funding (specifically, more than 30% of its total revenue) directly from donations and bequests. This indicates that public contributions are a crucial financial lifeline for their mission.Volunteer Powered iconThis charity relies heavily on the incredible dedication of volunteers. It means their operations are significantly powered by volunteer efforts, where the collective contribution of volunteers is either substantial compared to paid staff, or their work is entirely run by volunteers. Your time and skills could make a huge difference here!
Website:
www.sceg.org.au
ABN:
14 681 702 908
Charity Size:
SmallSmall charities, those with an annual revenue of under $500,000, are often the unsung heroes, deeply rooted in local communities. Think of your local soup kitchen, the neighbourhood environmental group, or the tiny organisation providing crucial support to families in crisis. These charities punch above their weight, delivering highly personalised services and fostering strong connections.
Charity Type:
Education
Registration Status:
Registeredthe charity’s registration is active
Religious Affiliation:
No Religious AffiliationThis category comprises charities that do not have any religious affiliation. They operate independently of specific religious doctrines and focus on their mission based on secular principles
DGR Status:
Not Tax DeductibleThis charity or fund is currently not recognised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations made to this entity are generally not tax-deductible for the donor. This status indicates the entity does not hold active DGR endorsement, based on official ABR data.
Spring Creek valley: The vision in a nutshell is providing ecological stewardship to Spring Creek valley and to return the ecological vegetation class of Grassy Woodland with Bellarine Yellow Gum as the chief character species. It currently mostly exists as just a thin sliver along the creekline. We plan to do that using multiple strategy lines: For example: 1. By community ownership of a parcel of land that is owned by the community and operated through a Board of Trustees. 2. Developing our Biolink strategy; and SCEG has a high level Roundtable event later on this month to assist us with our strategy on this. 3. Through encouraging Trust for Nature covenants on land titles 4. And by partnering with other landowners to develop opportunities in say regenerative agriculture consolidated land use such as BnB s or Ashmore Arts for example. Importantly, the approach to this is SYSTEMS thinking with Ecology, Energy, Economy and Equity our guide in thinking. Using this approach not only helps us integrate planning but also to think big. I constantly reference the work done by the community in Wellington , New Zealand as the gold standard. They ve literally retrieved a lost ecosystem and in the process created a $30 million/annum economy for the local community. Our partnership with TDLG means we are able to implement a 2nd round of the Wild Otways grant another $19,030.00 for works out to June 2023. In addition, our community development plans around Spring Creek valley through our Old Great Ocean Road ridgeline trail project have been funded by Patagonia to the tune of $12,000 whilst the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) is funding the engagement work and cit. science on SCV including the recent Field Day event (FRRR) at Ashmore Arts via a $10,000 grant through the work of our committee member Matt Fox. Consequently, the SCS have now announced a $700,000 funding stream to assist community on our Active Transport project. Ecological Footprint Calculator: We ve also secured $5000 from the SCS to build an online EFC. An EFC measures not just carbon but area of land needed to support your lifestyle (or your production process if you re a business). The intention here being to provide individual and business with an online tool that asks a suite of questions to then identify, reduce and then offset (in that order) their ecological footprint. Jonathon Wright who is SCEG s IT expert is assisting us with that as is the local philanthropic PMF group. Importantly the EFC feeds into our much bigger program about community development which has direct implications around Spring Creek valley and community land purchase, the notion of Limits To Growth and Ecological Overshoot. Energy and the Microgrid project involving $2 million federal Government funding. Monash University and Birdwood Energy have partnered with Surf Coast Shire Council and Surf Coast Energy Group to conduct feasibility studies for a microgrid, with community wor

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Staffing DetailsCharities report the number of full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as volunteers, for the last pay period of their reporting year.

MetricCharity ValueAverage (Small)
Full Time00
Part Time00
Casual00
Volunteers1025
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is a calculation that represents the number of full-time employees a charity would have if you combined the hours of all its part-time and casual staff.0.002.45
FTE to Volunteer RatioThis ratio compares the number of volunteers to the number of paid full-time equivalent staff. A higher percentage indicates a greater reliance on volunteers.0%4767%
Avg Employee Expenses per FTEThis is the average amount of employee-related expenses (like salary and benefits) spent per full-time equivalent staff member.$0$90,456

Related Party TransactionsA transaction between the charity and a person or entity closely connected to the charity, such as a board member, a major donor, or their family members. These must be disclosed to ensure transparency.

Reporting on related party transactions is not required for small charities.

Key Management Personnel (KMP)Key Management Personnel (KMP) are the people who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the charity's activities. This typically includes board members and senior executives.

Reporting on Key Management Personnel remuneration is only required for large charities.

Most Recent Annual Information Submitted 2022

Lodgement was submitted on time.

Reporting Requirements for a Small Charity (Annual revenue under $500,000)

Small charities must submit an Annual Information Statement (AIS) but are not required to submit a full financial report. This means they do not have to provide a detailed breakdown of assets and liabilities or submit audited financial statements, though they must keep financial records.

CategoryCharity ValueAustralian Average (Small)
Net Surplus/DeficitThe difference between a charity's total income and its total expenses for the reporting period. A surplus means income was greater than expenses, while a deficit means expenses were greater than income.$90$2,089
Net Assets/LiabilitiesThe value of what a charity owns (assets) minus what it owes (liabilities). This is also known as total equity or net worth, representing the overall financial position.$11,517$0
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$105,608$69,602
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $102,782 $11,389
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $330 $25,364
Revenue from Goods and ServicesIncome generated from selling goods or providing services that are part of the charity's mission or fundraising activities. $2,493 $15,438
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $3 $5,632
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $0 $6,826
Other IncomeOther non-operating income, such as one-off gains from the sale of assets. $0 $4,952
Total Gross IncomeTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted. $105,608 $69,602
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$105,518$67,514
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $0 $17,158
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $102,781 $12,043
Grants and Donations (Overseas)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals outside of Australia for international aid and development. $0 $2,889
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $2,737 $35,425
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$34,378$513,875
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$22,861$64,798