Victorian Women’s Trust Limited

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Website:
www.vwt.org.au
ABN:
20 006 403 256
Main Address:
L 9 313 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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.
Established in 1985, the Victorian Women s Trust (VWT) is a proudly independent feminist organisation. The Trust support women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive. VWT is 100% powered by donations from people in the community who share our vision for an equal future for all. We create social change projects and campaigns; conduct research on the issues affecting our communities; run thoughtprovoking events; provide mentorship opportunities; and give grants to vital grassroots projects. Our advocacy work focuses on three high impact areas: economic security, health and safety, and equal representation. Creating change in these areas is key to achieving true gender equality. In 202122 VWT has continued with its programs summarised as follows: Here She Is!, is a webbased initiative to trigger change in recognising the talent and leadership of Australian women by profiling a talent pool of female identifying or nonbinary people of diverse capacities and expertise. Rural Women Online Project: VWT, in partnership with the Dugdale Trust for Women and Girls has designed and developed a project with the primary objective of fast tracking training and technology support for rural women so that they are skilled in connecting, and reconnecting, to others socially, as well as benefiting from online services and supports to isolated women. Matters that Count. This election initiative called out to women across the country to claim a voice on matters of profound concern to them; push back against vested interests with large lobbying groups who can afford to buy political influence; and press for policy outcomes which serve the common good. We developed a candidate screening process for women to carry out in their electorates, based on our Kitchen Table Conversations model. Matters that Count was launched in March 2022. Over 7 weeks, 110 groups registered to undertake the candidate screening process in 54 electorates, across 7 states and territories more than one third of all lower house seats. With the support of 2 donors, we ran full page advertisements in the West Australian and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers, calling on millions of women to reflect on the issues most important to them, and vote accordingly on election day. Publication of Kitchen Table Conversations Guide. Kitchen Table Conversations (KTC) is a model of civic engagement that revolves around one simple idea: that engaging people in the kind of open and honest dialogue that women have had around kitchen tables for centuries has the power to create real change. Madam Speaker: this initiative will seek to influence people s understanding of women s continuous and critical contribution to society. Madam Speaker will be a celebration of women who have come before and the unique perspectives that women have articulated on consequential issues often in the face of strong opposition from powerful men.

Only Active in Australia

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 Time150
Casual00
Volunteers2025
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.1.472.45
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.1361%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.$116,001$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.$40,794$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.$398,985$0
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$484,063$69,602
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $43,906 $11,389
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $155,621 $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. $6,028 $15,438
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $41 $5,632
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $278,467 $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. $484,063 $69,602
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$443,269$67,514
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $170,521 $17,158
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $0 $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. $272,748 $35,425
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$817,077$513,875
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$418,092$64,798