CHARITY PROFILE Name: Earthwatch Institute Australia ABN: 25 875 253 851 Deductible Gift Recipient: Yes Geography: Global Breakdown of services provided by cause area – indicate all that apply: % Aged care % Hospitals % Animal Welfare/Preservation % Human Rights % Arts and culture % Indigenous People % Cancer % International Aid and Development % Children and Families at Risk % Major Diseases/Medical Research % Children’sWomen Illnesses%and of Revenue Disabilities from Government % Mental Illness √ √ % Conservation/Environment % People with Disabilities % Drug/Alcohol/Gambling Addictions % Poverty/Homelessness/Unemployment % Education % Refugees/New immigrants % Emergency/Disaster Services % Youth at Risk % General SUMMARY PROFILE Contribute to Scientific Research through Participation with a Sustainable Legacy Volunteers travel to research locations and contribute through participation in scientific research expeditions that are conducted globally, ranging from the Great Barrier Reef to the forests of the Otway Ranges as well as over fifty other international destinations. Earthwatch funds independent scientific field research by partnering with scientists, business and the community to deliver sustainable outcomes. Earthwatch engages a large number of people, in scientific research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment, through Citizen Science. That is, non-scientists collecting, analysing and interpreting information in a scientifically validated way, that contributes to a larger, knowledge database. DETAIL Why does the charity exist? Describe its vision: Earthwatch exists in order to support world-class field research with hands-on learning to inspire global change. Every day in Australia and around the world Earthwatch is providing scientists with funding for their research, volunteers to staff their expeditions, researchers, educators and you, our donors, without whom our scientific research work would not be possible. We help communicate the outcomes from the research, finding science-based solutions to the threats that confront our planet. With your help, we can continue the massive task of providing the reliable science, education and inspiration needed to underpin conservation initiatives on a global scale. This document has been prepared by the charity named in it. Information and statements in it have not been vetted or verified by The Australian Charities Fund Operations Limited. Page 1 What does the charity do? Describe its mission, including key programs/services: Our mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch volunteers have contributed to more than 10 million hours of field research, in over 120 countries on nearly 1400 expeditions. Earthwatch expeditions combine world-class field research with hands-on learning to inspire global change. We support more than 50 expeditions around the world designed for people looking to make an impact. If expeditions are not for you, you can still participate by donating through workplace giving. We put your gifts to work, helping to save species, habitats and cultural legacies. List up to three key statistics relevant to the charity’s cause: Earthwatch has contributed to more than 10 million hours of field research, in over 120 countries, on nearly 1400 expeditions. In 2013, our committed volunteers, donors, and partners helped make it possible for more than 8,000 citizens to go into the field and conduct about 110,000 hours of research. A six-year Earthwatch study in Queensland, concludes that turtles mistaking plastic litter for tasty jellyfish, accounts for nearly 30% of turtle deaths – this is double what was previously thought. Describe the potential impact of workplace giving donations (if the charity directs workplace giving donations to a particular area of work, describe the work). Consider explaining this as $ handle impact statements: The gifts received by Earthwatch are used in the field to support a wide range of expedition functions. Gifts from your WPG program could be used to assist with scientific research in the Artic or on species such as whales or koalas. Over a twelve month period $10 will tag a critically endangered leatherback turtle in the Pacific Ocean $100 will provide equipment to help safeguard butterflies in the Indian Himalayas $120 will plant 120 mangroves assisting regeneration of a vital coastal ecosystem in Kenya $240 will buy 22 flipper tags to track and protect Robben Island’s endangered African penguins Describe the benefits of partnering with the charity (eg dedicated contact, bi-annual meeting, promotion on charity website, use of charity logo, invitation to site tours, recognition in charity publications, etc. WPG partners are just that, partners in what we do and how we do it, so that entitles the WPG partner to: Use of EWA logo on partner website Recognition in EWA newsletters Opportunities to volunteer on an EWA expedition, conducting scientific research in an exciting part of the world, or in the backyard of your own city Become a EWA champion at special events Invitation to sign up as EWA Alumni EWA Alumni will receive invitations to exclusive Alumni events throughout the year The offer of lunchtime or special event speakers – scientists or experts in the field of sustainability This document has been prepared by the charity named in it. Information and statements in it have not been vetted or verified by The Australian Charities Fund Operations Limited. Page 2 Describe how the charity will measure employer and employee workplace giving donation impact: Each dollar donated to Earthwatch supports scientific research that contributes towards our mission. Our scientific research takes place on Earthwatch expeditions scheduled in all corners of the globe. EWA can give updates on its scientific research and activity made possible through WPG. EWA can provide regular information and statistics on the resources that has been provided to that research through the efforts of the WPG donation. This would be either in the form of a regular report or presentation to the WPG partner. The regularity of the updates would depend upon the needs of the WPG partner and their employees. Describe how the charity will communicate workplace giving donation impact to employer partners: Written reports Presentations to your staff Earthwatch will send regular reports on donation amounts from the workplace alongside information on the work this gift is supporting. The research updates can be in written format, or regular lunchtime information sessions presented to interested members of the workplace. The scientists conducting the research present regularly to Earthwatch Alumni. Workplace giving donors are welcome to join the Alumni (there is no charge) and thus receive invitations to these scientist presentations. In some circumstances we could arrange for the scientists to present directly at the workplace. 92/100 Are there other ways the charity can provide engagement opportunities for staff? Volunteer days for WPG partners Participate in collecting data for ClimateWatch Sign up for expeditions and work with scientists, contributing to their research and helping to find science-based solutions to the threats that confront our planet. Provide professional pro bono expertise to the business Become an Earthwatch Alumni to attend events with scientists or assist at functions Become an Earthwatch Alumni Champion to promote the work of the scientists and their research Earthwatch can also tailor programs to complement and work with the values and strategic directions of the WPG partner for volunteer days or expedition participation This document has been prepared by the charity named in it. Information and statements in it have not been vetted or verified by The Australian Charities Fund Operations Limited. Page 3 Key financial information: FY 2013 Total revenue (from all sources) FY2012 $3,372,039 $5,172,981 $103,766 $233,697 Revenue from fundraising $85,950 $170,955 Revenue from workplace giving $16,553 $16,003 130% 98% $287,103 $(48,382) Revenue from Government Cost of fundraising (as a %) of total funds raised Net surplus / deficit * ACF recognises that industry standards do not exist for measuring the costs of fundraising. If there are aspects of your fundraising that require explanation (e.g. a start-up community organisation will generally incur higher COF), please provide a commentary below. Contact details: Role: Name Direct Phone Email Key Contact Michelle Joy 0417 116 427 [email protected] CEO David McInnes 9016 7590 [email protected] Address: Website: 126 Bank Street, South Melbourne Vic 3205 earthwatch.org.au This document has been prepared by the charity named in it. Information and statements in it have not been vetted or verified by The Australian Charities Fund Operations Limited. Page 4
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