the orangutan project
annual report
2011 – 2012
OUR MISSION AND VISION
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he Orangutan Project (TOP) is a not-for-profit organisation, supporting orangutan conservation, rainforest protection and reintroduction of orphaned orangutans into protected forest habitat in order to save the species from extinction.
TOP is a non-partisan organisation that collaborates with several orangutan conservation projects, as well as providing habitat protection through its own Safeguard project – guard patrols that deter wildlife poaching, illegal logging and land clearing in Borneo and Sumatra.
Vision
► All orangutans live in the wild in secure and viable populations.
Mission
► To promote the survival of the Sumatran and Bornean orangutan species in their natural habitat by under-taking genuine, measurable and effective orangutan conservation.
TOP also provides much needed resources for the day-today care requirements of orphaned orangutans in care centres and the reintroduction of orangutans into suit- able habitat. Operating as an independent orangutan protection organisation, TOP exists to provide technical and financial assistance directly to support conservation projects and orangutan rescue and rehabilitation centres.
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ABOUT THE ORANGUTAN PROJECT
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he Orangutan Project (TOP) provides technical and financial assistance directly to conservation projects and orangutan rescue and rehabilitation centres. This includes much needed resources for the day-to-day care needs, the reintroduction of orphaned orangutans and the locating and securing of release sites. Presently there are over 1,000 orphaned orangutans living in care centres in Borneo and Sumatra. The objectives of TOP have many flow-on effects that both protect other critically endangered species, such as the Sumatran tiger, elephant and rhino, as well as indigenous communities and the remaining rainforest in Borneo and Sumatra. Saving the rainforest is the single most costeffective way to save our planet. The reduction of the rainforest accounts for approximately 20% of global warming – more than all the transport systems in the world put together. Protecting the rainforest means protecting the lifeblood of our earth, and our vital stores of carbon. The orangutan’s rainforest habitat is disappearing at an unprecedented rate,with 80% decimated in the past 20 years. Much of what remains is degraded by drought, forest fires and illegal logging. This destruction is also inflicting a massive amount of suffering on a species that is 97% genetically identical to humans, intelligent as a five to six year old child and is self-aware. Tragically, extinction in the wild is likely for both Sumatran and Bornean orangutans if we do not take immediate action. TOP aims to ensure the survival of orangutans in the wild by safeguarding remaining habitat forest as well as protecting and rehabilitating displaced orangutans. This is done by conducting TOP’s own work and assisting other accredited conservation projects according to the most effective outcomes for the species.
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WILDLIFE ASIA MEMBER
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n a world where charitable organisations often lose their way, we now have a shining example of how like-minded charities can work together to increase their direct and real on the ground contributions to the conservation and welfare of wildlife. The Orangutan Project, Asian Rhino Project, Free the Bears and the Silvery Gibbon Project, all long standing Registered Australian Environmental Organisations with tax deductible status, have joined to form an umbrella organisation called ‘Wildlife Asia’. The primary objective of Wildlife Asia is to increase conservation contribution, capacity and efficiency for wildlife conservation. Asian wildlife is reaching a crisis point. Due to habitat loss and poaching many species now exist in an extremely precarious position where the survival of existing populations will not be sustainable if the current rate of destruction continues. This new holistic approach will give the Australian private, philanthropist and business communities the opportunity to contribute to broad reaching support for wildlife in Asia, backed by four of Australia’s premier conservation charities. Already formed by four of the most efficient conservation charities within Australia, Wildlife Asia will create even more efficiencies through ‘shared services’, to ensure that even more of every dollar raised can go straight to the field.
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THE COMMITTEE Leif Cocks: President
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eif is the founder of The Orangutan Project and has been the President since its inception. He has worked at Perth Zoo for 25 years as a curator managing a wide range of animals, including the most successful colony of orangutans in the world. In respect to his professional, animal, human and financial management skills, Leif’s current and previous positions include; Australian Committee Member; a Quarantine-Approved Assessor; Australasian Husbandry Adviser; Zoo Accreditation Officer; UN GRASP incountry point of contact, an International Species Coordinator and Chair of a World Aquarium and Zoo Association global conservation program. Leif holds several academic qualifications, including a Masters of Science studying orangutans. He lectures at universities, is a seasoned public speaker, supervises university
students and regularly publishes papers on orangutans in peer reviewed journals. Leif also has enormous field experience in protecting rainforest, rescuing and releasing orangutans (including the first two ever captiveborn orangutans). Leif’s years in the field have earned him respect within the conservation field. He has been a key player in developing
Troy Kenah: Vice President
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roy has been an active member of TOP Committee member for the past eight years.
Troy’s primary role within TOP centers on the organization’s information services and graphic design. He developed the existing website and is currently responsible for managing all information services, such as the other TOP websites, email services and the member database. Troy also manages the graphic design for the organization and was the creator of the TOP logo. In addition to these responsibilities, Troy was instrumental in the development and implementation of the TOP Adoption Programme. Troy’s professional background is based primarily in the world of computing and management of computing services. Over the past 25 years he’s worked in New Zealand, Australia, Germany and the UK with companies such as Mitsubishi, MCI World-
conservation plans for orangutans and influencing positive change for orangutan protection and survival. This respect has given The Orangutan Project world standing in conservation and allows Leif to successfully negotiate conservation agreements with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and other government officials. It has also allowed The Orangutan Project to attract major sponsors.
Com, Ozemail, the NSW Treasury and Research International. With more than 10 years of experience in statistical analysis of social and marketing research, he has a very good understanding of markets, people and attitudes. Troy’s main goal is to help strengthen TOP as an organization through consistent management, cohesive policies and processes in order to enable TOP to grow and function efficiently. He feels this type of good governance is crucial to non-governmental organizations like TOP. Like other members of the current committee, Troy sees the common values that bind the existing active members of the organization together as a key factor to the fantastic success and growth of TOP.
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THE COMMITTEE
Bill Waterer: Treasurer
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ill has been an active member of TOP since 2003, W.A. State Representative since 2005 and National State Coordinator since 2006. During this period he has assisted all states to reorganize and adopt management procedures that have seen a substantial increase in state’s performance.
Since 2007, Bill has also had responsibility for merchandise sales and management with the resulting sales increasing Australia-wide. A semi-retired management consultant with hands on experience in running companies with up to $15 million per annum turnover, Bill is well experienced in marketing and market research. One of the main activities that Bill has focused on has been a school visitation program, where school children are involved in discussions about orangutans. Bill believes this work is vital, because of his firm held belief that the future of orangutans and other wild species rests with the youth of today. Bill also actively assists the Silvery Gibbon Project, The Asian Rhino Project and the Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots program. Currently Bill devotes around 25 to 30 hours per week to TOP. Bill is passionate about the future of TOP and is confident in its ability to protect the orangutan population under the current committee. He looks forward to continuing to build TOP into a greater force in orangutan conservation and seeks the support and goodwill of members so that together, these goals can be achieved.
Kylie Bullo: Conservation Project Manager
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ylie has been an active member of TOP since 1999 and has held a committee position since 2001, first as secretary and now as Conservation Project Manager.
This position involves being in regular contact with TOP’s conservation partners about funding requirements, devising a project budget based on needs of conservation projects, writing funding agreements, obtaining orangutan adoption updates, sending funds overseas, obtaining and editing update reports and keeping the committee and TOP members informed about TOP’s projects. Kylie holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology (with Distinction) and First Class Honours in Primate Behaviour. As the Senior Orangutan Keeper at Perth Zoo for over ten years, Kylie oversees the behavioural, diet, enrichment, health and breeding management of the orangutan colony. Kylie was the keeper in charge of the world’s only two zoo born orangutans to be released into a protected area of Sumatran rainforest. Kylie has extensive knowledge and experience in the care and management of orangutans including husbandry techniques, captive and wild behaviour, ecology and diet, reintroduction and release. Kylie regularly fills in as Primate Supervisor at Perth Zoo where she manages the primate section including animals, staff rostering and budgeting.
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THE COMMITTEE Marion Wall: Committee Member
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arion was a founding member of TOP in 1998 and has worked at Committee level for the past seven years in various roles. Marion’s drive and enthusiasm is evident as she celebrates her tenth year in the role as Queensland Representative establishing teams in Cairns, Northern NSW area and the Sunshine Coast. Marion has seen firsthand the devastation occurring in Indonesia and communicates this in her education talks at schools. As Editor, Marion has developed
the quarterly newsletter to its current standard and is always exploring different avenues to promote TOP such as our new E-Bay Shop. Marion lives in Brisbane where she volunteers at the RSPCA Desex/Wildlife Clinics and is a Flying Fox (fruit bat) rescuer and carer. She has illustrated/written and published a children’s book about an orphaned orangutan called ‘Finding Sheeko’ available in the TOP shop. Marion will continue to expand her activities to grow and increase orangutan awareness throughout Australia and is proud to be a member of the TOP team.
Kris Descovich: Committee Member
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ris Descovich joined the TOP committee for the second time in June 2010. In her previous committee position she worked as the TOP Membership Coordinator and National Fundraising Coordinator, and managed the quarterly newsletter.
Kris has travelled to Indonesia twice to work with orangutans in a professional capacity, firstly as a veterinary nurse and secondly to conduct behavioural research. Through this work, Kris has built a strong interest for establishing grassroots organizations in developing countries. Kris has extensive experience in animal behaviour and welfare, having worked as a zookeeper, animal shelter attendant and veterinary nurse and recently published a scientific paper on orangutan behaviour in rehabilitation with the International Journal of Primatology. She is currently in her final year of her doctorate degree with the University of Queensland, which focused on captive wombat behaviour and welfare.
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TRACK RECORD OF ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION SUPPORT
Total Funds for Effective On-the-Ground Orangutan Conservation Projects
PREVIOUS YEARS 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 Grand Total:
totals
$33,564 $5,500 $17,750 $40,370 $42,239 $297,117 $591,911 $708,775 $416,833 $612,899 $934,364 $757,297 $660,929 $5,119,548
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2012 – 2013 ORANGUTAN FIELD PROJECT SUPPORT
projects
Nyaru Menteng Rescue Centre Nyaru Menteng Assistance Orangutan Protection Team: COP Wildlife Protection Units Sungai Pengian Release Site Community Assistance / Education GIS Officer Training Ketapang Care Centre West Kalimantan Orangutan Mobile Rescue Unit Wildlife Wardens: KOCP Pangkalan Bun Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine Rainforest Purchase in Borneo Camp Buluh Release Site Sabangau Peat Swamp Restoration Caring Scholarships and Mobile Education Unit Batu Mbelin Care Centre SOS Field work and Education Friends of the Orangutan TOP in Field Assistance Sumatran Land Purchase Emergency Rescues Total:
budget 2012-13 $30,000 $15,000 $45,000 $231,000 $40,000 $10,000 $5,000 $40,000 $38,000 $15,000 $30,000 $20,000 $50,000 $55,000 $17,500 $80,000 $15,000 $2,000 $10,000 $200,000 $82,500 $1,029,000
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AUDIENCE and REACH
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he Orangutan Project reaches a broad public demographic via its media and marketing initiatives. With over 17,000 email subscribers, close to 10,000 Twitter followers and 4,500 Facebook likes, the organisation enjoys and active and loyal supporter base who are engaged in the issues surrounding environmental and orangutan species conservation.
In the 2011/12 financial year, The Orangutan Project appeared in over 120 media features across TV, radio and print and reached a national audience of over 7,000,000. Numerous feature stories (on average over 10 per month) appeared throughout the year in mainstream media including; Sunrise Channel 7, The Project Channel 10, ABC News, Australian Story, SBS Dateline, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, 3AW, MX, Jetstar Magazine, Canberra Times, Melbourne Times, Manly Daily, as well as women’s and lifestyle publications: Australian Women’s Weekly, Take 5, That’s Life and Scoop Magazine.
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OUR AMBASSADORS Bianca Dye joins TOP as Ambassador in 2012
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ianca Dye is channelling her effervescent energy by joining The Orangutan Project (TOP) as its latest redheaded Ambassador, in an effort to raise awareness about critically endangered orangutans.
Bianca joined the ‘Redheads for Redheads’ campaign alongside Channel 7 actress Cornelia Frances, and is travelling to Sumatra in late 2012, alongside Leif Cocks, President of TOP. “I am extremely excited to be joining forces with TOP to help raise awareness about the plight of the orangutan. Ever since I can remember I have had a fascination with orangutans. They are the most incredibly peaceful and friendly creatures and it breaks my heart that they are a dying breed due to human greed,” says Bianca. “They need a voice, they need to be heard and I want to do whatever I can to help them.”
Cornelia Frances joined TOP as first Ambassador in 2011
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hannel 7 actress Cornelia Frances joined The Orangutan Project (TOP) in 2011 as its first Ambassador.
Cornelia Francis is a renowned Australian actor who has appeared on several TV shows including The Box, The Young Doctors, Sons and Daughters and her most memorable role as Morag Bellingham in Home and Away, which she has starred in for over 20 years. She also hosted the Australia version of the quiz show, The Weakest Link. “I look forward to bringing national attention to the dire situation orangutans face from habitat loss and help raise much needed funds to ensure the survival of the species,” says Cornelia.
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CONSEVATION FUND MANAGERS
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ecause we are non-partisan and work with all other Non-Government Organizations, our funds are always spent in the most effective and efficient ways to help orangutans. We have a panel of Conservation Fund Managers, who are all experts with unique and complimentary expertise.
Leif Cocks
Kylie Bullo
► TOP Founder and President, Zoo Curator, Primate Husbandry Advisor, Zoo Accreditation Officer, Animal Population Biologist, Masters of Science studying orangutans and over 25 years of experience working with orangutans.
► TOP Project Manager, Honours Degree studying primates, Senior Orangutan Keeper – Perth Zoo, extensive experience as Acting Supervisor of Primates – Perth Zoo and over 12 years of experience working with orangutans.
Clare Campbell
Colin Groves
► President Silvery Gibbon Project, Vice President Asian Rhino Project, Supervisor of Primates – Perth Zoo and over eight years of experience working with primates.
► Professor, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, The National University, world’s leading primatologist and author of modern orangutan taxonomy.
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OUR PROJECTS BATU MBELIN ORANGUTAN QUARANTINE CENTRE: North Sumatra, Indonesia Batu Mbelin is the only quarantine and care centre for the Sumatran orangutan. It is located near Medan in North Sumatra and was opened in 2002. Illegally held orangutans confiscated in Sumatra are taken to the Batu Mbelin Orangutan Quarantine Centre. Many have been kept as pets or have been injured by palm oil plantation workers. Orangutans are given a full medical check upon arrival and treated for any illnesses and parasites. They under-go a quarantine period before being introduced to other compatible orangutans. When orangutans are deemed suitable for release they are either sent to the Bukit Tigapuluh release site in the province of Jambi or to the Jantho Reintroduction centre in the province of Aceh. TOP has assisted with running costs of Batu Mbelin for many years.
IAR ORANGUTAN RESCUE CENTRE: West Kalimantan, Indonesia International Animal Rescue (IAR) signed a memorandum of understanding in August 2009 with the Forestry Department in West Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, agreeing on plans for the rescue, rehabilitation and relocation of orangutans that have lost their forest habitat to make way for oil palm plantations. The agreement allows for the purchase
of land and the creation of facilities where the rescued orangutans can be rehabilitated be-fore being released back into protected areas of forest. TOP has assisted with running costs of a rescue centre in Ketapang, West Kalimantan and the purchase of land.
CAMP BULUH ORANGUTAN RELEASE SITE: Lamandau Reserve, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia The Lamandau Wildlife Reserve conservation area has become a site for the release of ex-captive Bornean orangutans into the wild. The Lamandau Ecosystem Conservation Partnership supports camps in the reserve for releasing and monitoring ex-captive orangutans. Since 2005, TOP has supported the operation of one of the release camps named Camp Buluh. A guard post was also funded by TOP, which has been highly successful in reducing illegal forest activities in the area.
KINABATANGAN ORANGUTAN CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (KOCP): Sabah, Malaysia KOCP was set up in 1998, aiming to achieve long-term viability of orangutan populations in Sabah, Malaysia. The Honorary Wildlife Warden team conduct a wide range of activities such as guarding the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary from illegal activities, monitor-
ing the status of the local natural resources and identifying relevant management measures and raising public awareness on conservation issues. TOP has an ongoing history of support for the KOCP Honorary Wildlife Warden programme.
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our projects LAMANDAU RESERVE: Central Kalimantan, Indonesia A designated conservation area since 1998, the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve is one of only a few official release sites in Indonesia for the reintroduction of orangutans. In 2007, the Lamandau Ecosystem Conservation Partnership was
established to maintain the tropical forests of the Lamandau River Wildlife Reserve and surrounding forests as a functioning tropical forest ecosystem. TOP has assisted with funding this project since 2008.
MARIKE ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (MEDI): Sumatra, Indonesia The overall aim of the MEDI is to link sustainable development initiatives with a developing ecotourism industry based on the natural beauty and biodiversity including Sumatran orangutans in the Marike area. With financial support from TOP, the local community
will be trained with the skills needed to manage and implement true, sustainable ecotourism. Tree nurseries will be established to support the restoration of national park forests, which have been damaged by illegal encroachment. The MEDI will
promote conservation amongst communities living adjacent to areas of high biodiversity, helping them protect and improve their livelihoods and, in the process, safeguard an ecosystem of vital importance in the global fight against climate change.
MOBILE EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION UNIT: Sumatra, Indonesia The Mobile Education & Conservation Unit (MECU) in Sumatra is used to deliver targeted conservation education in remote areas around the Gunung Leuser ecosystem where human/ape conflict exists, as well as conduct conservation related programs benefiting
ape survival. The project’s intent is to provide a multipurpose, reliable vehicle for educators and conservation specialists of the Orangutan Caring Club of North Sumatra to access locations near orangutan habitat. TOP supports this unit on a yearly basis.
NYARU MENTENG CARE CENTRE: Central Kalimantan, Indonesia The Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Reintroduction Project is situated 28km outside of Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan. It is located within the boundaries of the Nyaru Menteng Arboretum, a 62.5 ha lowland peat-swamp forest
ecosystem, founded in 1988 by the Ministry of Forestry Regional office of Central Kalimantan. The project aims to rescue orangutans that have been displaced from their habitat or held in captivity as illegal pets, and through quarantine and half-
way housing release the orangutans back into their natural environment. TOP funding assists with the running costs of the centre and surveys for appropriate release sites that saw the first orangutans released in 2012.
ORANGUTAN CARE AND QUARANTINE CENTRE (OCCQ): Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia This care centre was established in 1998 for confiscated ex-captive orangutans needing medical and other care in preparation for release into the wild. The OCCQ now holds over 300 orangutans and employs over 130 local staff including numerous veterinarians. The OCCQ enables Indonesian wild-life officers, police, Orangutan
Foundation International staff and concerned individuals to bring confiscated, sick and injured orangutans (including wild orangutans) to a facility in Central Kalimantan capable of providing a very high standard of medical care. Young orangutans are trained in preparation for release into the wild.
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our projects WILDLIFE PROTECTION UNITS (WPU): Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia The WPUs, entirely funded by TOP, are responsible for patrolling the Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem. They help secure the released Sumatran orangutan population, being re-established after extinction in the 1830’s, as well as major Sumatran tiger, elephant populations and all other wildlife that share the ecosystem, preventing illegal logg- ing and wild-life crime. To date, the WPUs have been highly successful in deterring illegal activities within the ecosystem.
ORANGUTAN CARING SCHOLARSHIPS: Sumatra, Indonesia Established in 2006, the Orangutan Caring Scholarship awards talented and disadvantaged Indonesian students with tuition funding, to complete post-graduate programs in Forestry and Biology. Through the
program, recipients develop an understanding of the plight of the orangutan, and graduate as an advocate of orangutan conservation. TOP is fully funding two such scholarships every year.
SUNGAI PENGIAN STATION SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN REINTRODUCTION SITE: Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia The Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem, located in the provinces of Jambi and Riau in Sumatra, is one of only two Sumatran orangutan reintroduction sites in the world. Sumatran orangutan populations are now considered Critically Endangered, and currently number less than 7% of what existed in 1900. With approximately only 6,300 left in the wild and hundreds being killed every year, it is imperative that viable released populations are built up outside of the troubled Aceh province. TOP provides vital funds to assist with the running costs of this release site.
SABANGAU PEAT SWAMP RESTORATION: Central Kalimantan, Indonesia In order to maintain Sabangau’s forest cover and peatland resource and hence its high biodiversity, large orangutan population, natural resource functions and carbon store, there is an urgent requirement to restore the natural hydrological conditions of the ecosystem that have been severely compromised by intense illegal logg-
ing. Forest fires and illegal incursions into the forest must be prevented and deforested areas need to be restored. Illegal logging canals will be dammed and forest fires will be fought by supporting, training and equipping firefighting teams in local villages. TOP provides vital funds every year to support these activities.
TRIPA SWAMP PROTECTION: North Sumatra, Indonesia Tripa, North Sumatra, is home to one of only six remaining populations of the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan and also has amongst the highest densities of orangutans anywhere in the world. Palm oil companies are destroying the forest here, and the total destruction of the remaining forest is predicted within less than five years if appropriate action is not implemented quickly. TOP is supporting the work involved with the conservation of Tripa.
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PROFIT AND LOSS (For The Year Ended 30 June 2012)
TRADING ACCOUNT
2012 ($)
2011($)
Adoptions Donations Fundraising Merchandise Memberships & Supporter Income TOTAL Less Cost of Sales Adoption Costs Fundraising Costs Bank fees & E-Commerce
346,502 305,959 60,665 118,151 22,178 853,455
317,122 316,010 57,621 121,973 36,019 848,745
35,824 9,078 6,328
29,017 6,414 10,525
Newsletter & Supporter Costs Merchandise TOTAL TOTAL TRADING PROFIT
5,519 74,317 131,066 722,389
12,539 70,315 128,810 719,935
Income
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PROFIT AND LOSS (For The Year Ended 30 June 2012)
INCOME
Income Gross Profit Trading Grants Received Sponsorship Income Sundry Income Interest Received
EXPENSES Administration Expenses Administration – General Bank Charges
TOTAL
Computers/IT Depreciation Marketing Costs Postage Telephone Insurance Membership/Subscriptions Travel, Accommodation & Meals Website Total PROJECT EXPENSES Funds spent on Projects Total TOTAL EXPENSES SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
2012 ($)
2011($)
722,389 100,512 86,936 – 47,709 957,546
719,935 159,508 3,182 10,410 32,411 925,446
121,563 1,403
81,917 1,220
1,653 291 70,644 8,211 3,311 2,589 561 – 8,200 218,426
7,212 291 33,131 4,212 4,415 1,313 – 10,048 19,784 163,543
660,929 660,929 879,355 78,191
499,506 499,506 663,049 262,397
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BALANCE SHEET (As At 30 June 2012)
CURrENT ASSETS
CASH AT BANK CBA Working Account Westpac Working Account Westpac Investment Account Westpac Conservation Account Westpac Daniel Clarke Appeal Account Westpac Maxi Direct Account Westpac Term Deposits Other Debtors GST Receivable Petty Cash & Floats Stock on Hand – at Cost TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Plant & Equipment TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS total assets CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors GST Payable TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS Opening Accumulated Funds Current Year Surplus/(Deficit) TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS
2012 ($)
2011($)
– 88,827 1,009,037 1,196 5,386 11,850 261,118 – 922 384
53,739 107,259 817,322 60,475 2,523 11,346 246,206 1,150 – 150
40,943 1,419,663
48,907 1,349,077
1,202 1,202 1,420,865
1,493 1,493 1,350,570
2,941 – 2,941
8,892 1,945 10,837
1,417,924 1,339,733 78,191 1,417,924
1,339,733 1,077,336 262,397 1,339,733
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES This special purpose financial report has been prepared for distribution to the members to fulfil the Committee of Management’s financial reporting requirements of the Association’s constitution and the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act. The accounting policies used in the preparation of this report, as described below, are consistent with the financial reporting requirements of The Orangutan Project’s constitution and with previous years, and are, in the opinion of the Committee of Management, appropriate to meet the needs of members: (a) The financial report has been prepared on an accrual basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account changing money values or current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The financial report has been prepared using the going concern assumption. (b) The requirements of Accounting Standards and other professional reporting requirements in Australia do not have mandatory applicability to The Orangutan Project Inc. because it is not a ‘reporting entity’. The Committee of Management has, however, prepared the financial report in accordance with the following Australian Accounting Standards: AASB 108 AASB 110 AASB 116 AASB 117 AASB 118 AASB 1031
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors Events after the Balance Date Property, Plant & Equipment Leases Revenue Materiality
No other Australian Accounting Standards or other mandatory professional reporting requirements have been applied. (c)
Income Tax
The Association is exempt from Income Tax. (d)
Deductible Gift Recipient Status
The Orangutan Project operates the Australian Orangutan Project Conservation Fund. This Fund has received endorsement by the Australian Taxation Office to act as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
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