Brimbank Community Initiatives 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:
brimbankcommunity.org.au/
ABN:
99 534 496 357
Main Address:
10 Bourke Rd, Melton South, VIC, 3338
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.
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.

Also known as:

Sunshine Budget Advisory Service

1. Brimbank Community Initiatives (BCI) is giving continuity to works and causes supported by its dear founder late Geoffrey Heaviside. His works mostly included helping the vulnerable and financially disadvantaged individuals belonging to LGBTIQA+ community in Australia and in third world countries. BCI hasn t been out of touch with those individuals and still care about their welfare and safety. 2. In 2021, BCI built a home for the mother of one of its beneficiaries who is a closeted Crossdresser and earning his living through sexwork during the late hours of night in Nepal. 3. BCI has never backed down from supporting small charities and causes for LGBTQI+, HIV, TB, and STI, poverty improvement, safe drinking water, PLHIV s children education and shelter that are brought to its attention. 4. BCI is always ready to help terminally ill patients in whatever way it can. It has and still supporting a few people suffering from cancer and epilepsy and mental issues in Australia by paying up their ambulance fees and rent. 5. Brimbank Community Initiatives is financially supporting some transgender sexworkers, poor youths belonging to LGBTIQA+ communities in countries like Nepal, India and Afghanistan so that they can finish their education and have a chance to make their lives better for independent future. 6. BCI is sponsoring the education of four Children born from HIV infected parents and children of Transgender women in Nepal. In addition, it s also helping them to receive nutritious food and good accommodation and medical help when necessary. 7. BCI is connected to youth population mostly, and so it has provided legal counselling and moral counselling to vulnerable international students / migrants through face to face meetings and emails or texts or even phonecalls. 8. To those who contacted BCI looking for a temporary shelter in Australia, BCI provided them a place to stay in its office house until they could discover a solution to their living problems and move out to give others a chance to live and do as them. 9. People from LGBTIQA+ communities suffer from mental issues mostly and are often been the victim of suicidal thoughts and tendencies. BCI is very serious about mental health, but appointments with therapists and psychologists are bit expensive in Australia so BCI is helping the transgender to cure her mental health problems by paying her therapists and psychologists visits fee. Also, it s helped to recover one international student who happened to be a young woman suffering from suicidal thoughts by providing her effective counselling. 10. BCI has helped needy international students and migrants in Australia to find a home or shelter by being their reference. It provides its contact details online and physical to people in need so that they can use it to get in touch with BCI if they ever need any sort of counselling or help or references in future.

International Activities

Brimbank Community Initiatives is financially supporting some transgender sex-workers, poor youths belonging to LGBTIQA+ communities in countries like Nepal, India and Afghanistan so that they can finish their education and have a chance to make their lives better for independent future. BCI is sponsoring the education of four Children born from HIV infected parents and children of Transgender women in Nepal. In addition, it s also helping them to receive nutritious food and good accommodation and medical help when necessary.

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.$2,572$2,089
Net Assets/LiabilitiesThe value of what a charity owns (assets) minus what it owes (liabilities). This is also known as total equity or net worth, representing the overall financial position.$-305,701$0
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$145,355$69,602
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $0 $11,389
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $143,042 $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. $0 $15,438
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $161 $5,632
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $2,152 $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. $145,355 $69,602
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$142,783$67,514
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $6,626 $17,158
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $46,296 $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. $50,396 $2,889
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $39,465 $35,425
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$47,604$513,875
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$353,305$64,798