Ballarat & Grampians Community Legal Service (BGCLS) is a not-for-profit Incorporated Association and a registered charity, with financial reporting requirements to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits and to its external funding providers including Victoria Legal Aid.
This year Count Pro (previously PPT Audit) have compiled audited financial statements, forming part of this report, and have provided an unqualified opinion that the statements provide a true and fair view of the organisation’s financial position and its ability to pay its debts as and when they come due. Recent changes to the Australian Accounting Standards have been reflect in the treatment of leases and of revenue received in advance of expenditure periods. This has not impacted on the ability of the Service to retain a surplus or to maintain positive liquidity ratios.
The 2020/2021 Financial Year saw BGCLS continue the sustainability of its operations, with positive financial management ensuring continuing provision of services to those who needed them in the face of the restrictions occasioned by COVID-19.
The conduct of most services remotely for large parts of the year meant a reduction in overall costs due to reduced travel and associated expenditure.
As with most community service organisations the primary area of expenditure remains salaries and related costs, totalling more than 75% of all outgoings. This is however recognised as necessary for the provision and retention of a skilled and highly respected workforce.
BGCLS anticipates continuing to be a financially responsible organisation during the coming year as we move back to a face-to-face model of service, with the same commitment to providing legal services and education to the community.
This year Count Pro (previously PPT Audit) have compiled audited financial statements, forming part of this report, and have provided an unqualified opinion that the statements provide a true and fair view of the organisation’s financial position and its ability to pay its debts as and when they come due. Recent changes to the Australian Accounting Standards have been reflect in the treatment of leases and of revenue received in advance of expenditure periods. This has not impacted on the ability of the Service to retain a surplus or to maintain positive liquidity ratios.
The 2020/2021 Financial Year saw BGCLS continue the sustainability of its operations, with positive financial management ensuring continuing provision of services to those who needed them in the face of the restrictions occasioned by COVID-19.
The conduct of most services remotely for large parts of the year meant a reduction in overall costs due to reduced travel and associated expenditure.
As with most community service organisations the primary area of expenditure remains salaries and related costs, totalling more than 75% of all outgoings. This is however recognised as necessary for the provision and retention of a skilled and highly respected workforce.
BGCLS anticipates continuing to be a financially responsible organisation during the coming year as we move back to a face-to-face model of service, with the same commitment to providing legal services and education to the community.
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Scott Sherritt
Treasurer |
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BGCLS Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders past present and emerging.
To find out more about the service please follow this link: About Us
BGCLS Acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the region we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their Elders past present and emerging.
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