Conservation Strategy
We produce tangible results based on conservation science, and through efficient management we ensure long-term outcomes are achieved. We have developed and now manage a model for achieving conservation outcomes by funding, monitoring and evaluating projects that are approved by our Conservation Committee and implemented by our conservation partner Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation. Projects are assessed for cost efficiency, best practice and enduring outcomes. Through this process, we achieve efficiency and also avoid replicating development that exists within partner organisations.
Sustainability Fund
The Gondwana Rainforest Trust Sustainability Fund ensures stable and reliable funding of our operations, now and into the future. Through the generosity of philanthropists and other donors contributing financially to the Gondwana Rainforest Trust Sustainability Fund, we meet 100% of our administration and fundraising costs.
While all donors want conservation outcomes, many acknowledge that requires organisations to have funding for the unavoidable core costs related to compliance, insurance and administration.
How the Sustainability Fund operates
Donations to the Sustainability Fund are used for core operating costs. Once these costs are covered, the remaining funds are retained as managed investments to generate income. We are working towards a goal of a $1 million in the Sustainability Fund to ensure ongoing stable management is guaranteed. Every donation to the Sustainability Fund brings us closer to our goal.
The Gondwana Rainforest Trust Sustainability Fund is administered by the Finance Committee who advise our board of directors on expenditure and investments that have high return and low risk.
ANBI
Gondwana Rainforest Trust is a registered not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Gondwana Rainforest Trust's ABN is 49 628 358 323. If you have any questions about the Trust, please get in touch.
Rainforest 4 Foundation, a business name registered under Gondwana Rainforest Trust, is recognised as an Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling – ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation) by the Dutch tax authority. This classification means that if you are a Dutch resident, any donations made to the Foundation are deductible from your income tax subject to the normal tax rules on the donations deduction under Dutch tax legislation. As a Australian-based non-profit that also holds ANBI registration in the Netherlands, Rainforest 4 Foundation is required to publish the below information on its website.
Gondwana Rainforest Trust's RSIN number is 8261 13 680.
Gondwana Rainforest Trust's address is Suite 4, 81-83 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby NSW.
The policy plan can be downloaded here.
Board
The Board of Gondwana Rainforest Trust consists of:
- Prof John Stevens
- Mr Richard Christian
- Mr Kelvin Davies
Board members receive no remuneration for their work; they are compensated for any expenses made in the course of exercising their duties, including any travel expenses for Board meetings.
Objective and mission
Gondwana Rainforest Trust's mission is the rainforest protection for wildlife, climate, people and the planet. Our values can be viewed here.
Activity and financial reports
Gondwana Rainforest Trust commenced operations as Rainforest 4 Foundation in 2018. It changed is name to Gondwana Rainforest Trust in 2022.
Gondwana Rainforest Trust's financial statements are audited by Allen Audit. Financial statements and notes can be found here.