FRC #5648 MELBOURNE ROBOCATS INC

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Website:
melbournerobocats.org/
ABN:
22 962 779 845
Location:
Burwood East, VIC
Charity Size:
SmallSmall charities, those with an annual revenue of under $500,000, are often the unsung heroes, deeply rooted in local communities. Think of your local soup kitchen, the neighbourhood environmental group, or the tiny organisation providing crucial support to families in crisis. These charities punch above their weight, delivering highly personalised services and fostering strong connections.
Charity Type:
Education
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.
FRC #5648 Melbourne RoboCats had an incredible year with being able to design, build, and create an amazing robot to compete at the Southern Cross Regional event in Windsor South, Sydney (March 15th 17th,2024). The girls aspirations are to inspire, encourage and empower young girls/women in STEAM in the community, collaborate with other STEM clubs/teams, our industry mentors and sponsors/stakeholders to continue to spread this amazing sport throughout Australia. Team 5648 Melbourne Robocats was awarded the 2024 Team Spirit award for their resilience, Gracious Professionalism, and bouncing back from the challenges the team faced in 2023, and designing and building an awardwinning robot that is highly competitive, whilst keeping a positive attitude. The judges were really impressed by Team Melbourne RoboCats and gave the following feedback… Team 5648 s perseverance to bounce back from the dissolution through enacting real structural changes in the team is admirable. This was a stand out example of the determination and energy required to face the unexpected challenges that are often a part of realworld problem solving. This story resonated with the judges, and we are confident that this will have a positive impact on the culture within the team moving forward. Well done and we look forward to hearing of your ongoing success! After this wonderful success at the Australasian event, the team of 15 girls continued to work on their robot making many iterations. The Team also was able to attend the OffSeason event 2024 Melbourne Robotics Tournament. The RoboCats team were inspired to do even better at the MRT 2024 event, where they commenced work on new enhancements to the robot eight weeks prior to the MRT event. The Melbourne RoboCats was successful with the new enhancements where they qualified for Finals and were awarded by the Judges, the 2024 Melbourne Robotics Tournament Team Spirit Award. On Thursday 21st March 2024, Team 5648 Melbourne RoboCats were invited by the F1 Australian Grand Prix Committee for an Outreach event to showcase our robot at the F1 AusGP event, to create awareness in the wider community about the Future of Girls in STEM & Engineering. The AGPC were very impressed and happy with the feedback from McLaren Team and their Drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Please see their comments we are thrilled you enjoyed it and honestly you should be so proud of the girls they conducted themselves so wonderfully. They were the perfect balance of excited and high energy but also amazing knowledge and bright shining beacons of women in STEM!! In addition to reaching more girls at the F1 event, the RoboCats Team were invited to exhibit at the EduTech Expo which is Australia’s premier event for education and EdTech, to showcase young women in STEM. This was highly successful with schools that attended, as they were inspired to send their students to join the team, growing the awareness of Girls in STEM.

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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 ValueThis charity's own reported figure, taken from its most recently lodged Annual Information Statement (AIS) with the ACNC.Average (Small)The average figure across all Australian charities of the same size category (Small, Medium, or Large), based on their most recently lodged Annual Information Statements.
Full Time029
Part Time00
Casual00
Volunteers628
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.0.002.51
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.0%5043%
Avg Employee Expenses per FTEThis is the average amount of employee-related expenses (like salary and benefits) spent per full-time equivalent staff member.$0$91,589

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 2024

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 ValueThis charity's own reported figure, taken from its most recently lodged Annual Information Statement (AIS) with the ACNC.Australian Average (Small)The average figure across all Australian charities of the same size category (Small, Medium, or Large), based on their most recently lodged Annual Information Statements.
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.$15$1,821
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.$3,509$0
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$16,020$79,129
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $0 $12,204
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $0 $28,746
Revenue from Goods and ServicesIncome generated from selling goods or providing services that are part of the charity's mission or fundraising activities. $0 $17,922
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $0 $7,090
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $16,020 $7,559
Other IncomeOther non-operating income, such as one-off gains from the sale of assets. $0 $5,607
Total Gross IncomeTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted. $16,020 $79,129
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$16,005$77,309
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $0 $19,898
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $0 $14,184
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 $3,352
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $16,005 $39,874
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$4,209$635,756
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$700$69,335

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