Child Migrants Trust Inc

Website:
childmigrantstrust.com/
ABN:
22 692 168 722
Main Address:
169 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
Charity Size:
MediumMedium-sized charities, with an annual revenue of $500,000 to under $3 million, strike a balance between local connection and broader reach. They've grown beyond grassroots efforts and established more formal structures, enabling them to tackle larger projects and reach a wider audience.

These charities might run multiple programs across a region, advocate for systemic change, or deliver specialised services to a specific group of people. They offer a diverse range of opportunities for involvement, from skilled volunteering in areas like marketing or finance to participating in community education programs.

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.
Approximately 7,000 children aged between 315 were deported from the UK to Australia (without their families) from 1912 to 1970, as part of Australia s immigration policy and Commonwealth Child Migration Schemes. Most of them endured harsh institutional regimes as children and have lived a lifetime without family or identity, devastated by the impact of separation from their home country. The Child Migrants Trust is an independent social work agency established in 1987 to help former child migrants reclaim their family and personal identity. CMT receives funding from the Australian and UK governments, provides a range of services across both nations and in Australia operates from offices in Melbourne and Perth. CMT social work activities fall into two main workstreams. The first is restoration of family & identity through retrieval of historical documents, specialist research to locate missing family members and supported reunions with close family members overseas. CMT also helps resolve complex citizenship issues. The second major area of work relates to issues of historical institutional abuse, including counselling to address trauma and help to apply to government redress schemes or to seek justice through the civil courts. The human cost of child migration was profound; we estimate more than 90% experienced physical or sexual abuse in Australian institutions. Most never received adequate personal documentation. As a result, many have lived their adult lives without proof of identity or information about family. In addition, many children were deceived by those responsible for their care and wrongly told that they were ‘war orphans’ which prevented many from searching for their families for decades, until it was too late. To encourage former child migrants to rebuild their identity and develop family relationships, CMT manages the UK Government’s Family Restoration Fund, which meets the main costs of international travel and other practical resources to support CMT s vital family reunion work. To enable recovery from historic institutional abuse, CMT helps former child migrants apply to the Australian government’s National Redress Scheme which was established in 2018. We also assist with referrals to lawyers who can help former child migrants to bring matters of historical child abuse before the civil courts and seek financial redress.

International Activities

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 (Medium)
Full Time72
Part Time24
Casual03
Volunteers071
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.8.5015.96
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%2853%
Avg Employee Expenses per FTEThis is the average amount of employee-related expenses (like salary and benefits) spent per full-time equivalent staff member.$94,407$102,855

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.

Has Related Party Transactions: No

Has Documented Policies:Indicates whether the charity has formal, documented rules and procedures for managing and reporting transactions with related parties. N

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 Medium Charity (Annual revenue of $500,000 to under $3 million)

Medium charities must submit an Annual Information Statement (AIS) and a financial report that is either reviewed or audited. Unlike large charities, they are not required to provide as detailed a breakdown of their non-current assets and liabilities or disclose remuneration for key management personnel.

CategoryCharity ValueAustralian Average (Medium)
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.$-105,961$64,293
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.$864,761$2,807,871
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$1,095,883$828,906
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $25,000 $190,256
Revenue from Goods and ServicesIncome generated from selling goods or providing services that are part of the charity's mission or fundraising activities. $0 $0
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $929,533 $284,284
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $216 $51,764
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $141,134 $59,126
Other IncomeOther non-operating income, such as one-off gains from the sale of assets. $0 $20,670
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$1,201,844$764,613
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $802,457 $363,743
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $0 $79,443
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 $23,983
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $399,387 $302,259
Other Comprehensive IncomeIncome and expenses, such as revaluation surplus, that are not recognised in the net surplus/deficit but are included in total comprehensive income. $0 $0
Total Comprehensive IncomeNet Surplus/Deficit plus Other Comprehensive Income. It represents the total change in a charity's net assets from all transactions and events. $0 $0
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$1,724,885$3,582,980
Total Current AssetsAssets that are expected to be used or converted into cash within one year, such as cash in the bank and short-term investments. $1,492,522 $1,631,090
Total Non-current AssetsAssets that are not expected to be used or converted into cash within one year, such as land and buildings. $232,363 $1,951,890
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$860,124$775,109
Total Current LiabilitiesDebts and obligations that are due to be paid within one year, such as accounts payable and short-term loans. $847,988 $591,391
Total Non-current LiabilitiesDebts and obligations that are not due to be paid within one year. $12,136 $183,718