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Mercy Community Services Limited

This charity reports as part of the Mercycare_acnc Group.

Public Benevolent Institution

PBI - Public Benevolent Institution

A Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) is a charity that specifically aims to relieve sickness, misfortune, helplessness, poverty, suffering, distress or disability.
Basic Religious Charity

BRC - Basic Religious Charity

Basic Religious Charity (BRC) are registered charities which exist for the purpose of advancing religion.
Tax deductible (DGR)

DGR - Deductible Gift Recipient

Organisations that are endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) are entitled to receive gifts which are deductible from the donor's income tax. DGRs are either: endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and fall in a general DGR category or, in exceptional cases, listed by name in the tax law.

There are specific requirements an organisation has to meet before being endorsed by the ATO as a DGR.

The process of endorsing a charity for DGR status is managed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Financial Report Consolidated

Financial Report Consolidated

Charities that are a members of an approved reporting group are not required to submit individual Annual Information Statements. Instead, their Annual Information Statement is submitted via Group Reporting as part of a larger group.

Main Activity

Economic, social and community development

Key Information

Charity Status

Charity reporting is up to date.

Charity Size

VL

Extra Small (<$50k)
Small ($50k-$250k)
Medium ($250k-$1m)
Large ($1m-$10m)
Very Large ($10m-$100m)
Extra Large (>$100m)

Revenue $47.2m

Years in Operation

28 Years

Est. 1997

Operating State(s)

Overseas Operations

Not Operating Overseas

Number of Employees

0

Employees

150

Volunteers

% Revenue from Govt.

N/A

Total Expenses

$50.5m

107.0% of Revenue

% Revenue from Donations

N/A

Grants for Use in Aus.

$0.00

0% of Expenses

Grants for Use Outside Aus.

$0.00

0% of Expenses

% Employee Expenses

71.8%

Employee Expenses ($36.2m)

Who they help

Aboriginal Or Tsi
Females
Males
Migrants Refugees Or Asylum Seekers
People At Risk Of Homelessness
People With Disabilities
Unemployed Persons

How they help

Advancing Social Or Public Welfare

More Details

Basic Information

ABN

96487116582

OPERATING STATES

ENTITY TYPE

Entity type

Type of charity – legal structure

All charitable organisations who register with the ACNC will need to ensure their governing documents (for example, their rules, constitution, trust deed, rule book or articles of association) are correctly aligned to the charity’s legal structure, that meet the requirements in order to register with the ACNC.

Incorporated legal structures

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Incorporated associations: This is the most common legal structure for registered charities. The name will be something like ‘XYZ Incorporated’ or ‘XYZ Inc’.

Companies limited by guarantee: This is the second most common structure for registered charities. The name will be something like ‘XYZ Limited’ or “XYZ Ltd’.

Non-trading co-operatives: Co-operatives generally include the words ‘Cooperative’ and ‘Limited’ or ‘Ltd’ in their name.

Indigenous corporations: Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are registered as corporations under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) (CATSI Act). These corporations are regulated by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). They usually have a name like ‘XYZ Aboriginal Corporation’.

Unincorporated legal structures

If your charity is not incorporated, it could be a trust (for example, ‘XYZ Fund’, or ‘XYZ Foundation’) or an unincorporated association (a less formal structure, with no separate legal identity).

Further information can be found on the ACNC website.

Australian Public Company

Incorporation TYPE

Incorporation type

Incorporated structures

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Unincorporated structures

If your charity is not incorporated, it could be: A trust (for example, ‘XYZ Fund’, or ‘XYZ Foundation’), or an unincorporated association (a less formal structure, with no separate legal identity).

Public Benevolent Institution

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: corporate@mercycare.com.au
Service Email: corporate@mercycare.com.au
Address: 38 Ord Street West Perth WA 6005

Also known as

Catherine McAuley Family Centre, Mercy Aged Care, Mercy Child Day Care, Mercy Child Day Care Bedford, Mercy Child Day Care Heathridge, Mercy Child Day Care Seville Grove, Mercy Child Day Care Thornlie, Mercy Child Day Care Wembley, Mercy Community Services Incorporated, Mercy Family & Community Services, Mercy Training

All other names

Other Trading Names

CATHERINE MCAULEY FAMILY CENTRE
mercycare training

Other Business Names

MercyCare Early Learning Service Bedford
MercyCare Early Learning Service Heathridge
MercyCare Early Learning Service Seville Grove
MercyCare Early Learning Service Thornlie
MercyCare Early Learning Service Wembley
MercyCare Training

TAX CONCESSION STATUS

Endorsement date : 1 July 2000

Endorsement

An organisation must be endorsed by the ATO if they want to: access tax concessions as a charity, and/or receive deductible gift recipient status.

There are two types of endorsement: charity tax concessions ; and deductible gift recipient (DGR).

Being endorsed for charity tax concessions does not mean a charity organisation is automatically endorsed as a DGR. A charity must seek endorsement for both.
Income Tax Exemption

Income Tax Exemption

Charities must be endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to be income tax exempt.

Charities, including Health Promotion Charities (HPC), Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI) and religious institutions, must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) before the ATO can endorse them to access charity tax concessions.

If an organisation is a charity, it cannot self-assess as income tax exempt, even where it might fall in the description for a type of entity that can self-assess. Instead, it must meet the requirements for charity registration and then become endorsed to be income tax exempt.

Further information on the ATO website.
GST Concession

GST Concession

Goods and services tax (GST) concessions are available to not-for-profit (NFP) organisations.

Additional GST concessions are available to: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charities that are endorsed to access GST charity concessions; gift deductible entities; and government schools.

For GST purposes an endorsed charity is a charity that is an ACNC registered charity, has an ABN and is endorsed by the ATO as a charity. A gift deductible entity is an entity that can receive tax-deductible gifts or contributions.

Further information can be found on the ATO website
FBT Rebate
Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rebate
FBT is a tax payable by employers who provide fringe benefits to their employees or to associates of their employees. This is the case whether or not the employer is the actual supplier of the benefit (e.g. where the benefit is provided by an associate of the employer, or under an arrangement with a third party).

A not-for-profit organisation may qualify for the FBT rebate if it is a non-government organisation and a :

charity that is an institution

certain type of scientific or public educational institution

trade union and employer association

not-for-profit organisation established to encourage music, art, literature or science

not-for-profit organisation established for musical purposes

not-for-profit organisation established to encourage or promote a game, sport or animal races

not-for-profit organisation established for community service purposes

not-for-profit organisation established to promote the development of aviation or tourism

not-for-profit organisation established to promote the development of Australian information and communications technology resources

not-for-profit organisation established to promote the development of the agricultural, pastoral, horticultural, viticultural, aquacultural, fishing, manufacturing or industrial resources of Australia.

Further information can be found at the ATO website.
FBT Exemption

Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) Exemption

A not-for-profit organisation may be exempt from FBT if it is a: registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI; other than public and not-for-profit hospitals) endorsed by the ATO; registered Health Promotion Charity (HPC) endorsed by the ATO; public or not-for-profit hospital public ambulance service.

Capping thresholds apply to organisations that are eligible for FBT exemption. The threshold amount depends on the type of organisation.

Benefits provided are exempt from FBT if the total grossed-up value of certain benefits (which are benefits that are not otherwise exempt) provided for each employee during the FBT year is equal to, or less than, the capping threshold.

If the total grossed-up value of fringe benefits provided to any employee is more than the capping threshold, the organisation will need to report the details and pay FBT on the excess.

more information available at the ATO website.

DGR Status

Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Items

Only certain organisations are entitled to receive income tax deductible gifts and tax deductible contributions. They are called Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs).

All DGRs have to be endorsed by the ATO unless they are listed by name in the income tax law. There are two types of DGR endorsement:

where an entity is endorsed as a whole, for example, public hospitals or public universities
where an entity is endorsed for the operation of a fund, authority or institution that it owns or includes, for example, school building funds or council libraries.

For the second type, only gifts to the fund, authority or institution are tax deductible.

For more information visit the not-for-profit page on the ATO website.

Item numbers

The income tax law specifies the funds, authorities or institutions that may be DGRs.

Item 1 refers you to lists of funds, authorities and institutions such as public hospitals, overseas aid funds and public museums (including entities listed by name).
Item 2 are called ancillary funds and describes funds set up solely for:
providing money, property or benefits for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) covered by item 1, or
the establishment of such DGRs.
Item 4 describes funds, authorities or institutions that may receive donations of property under the Cultural Gifts Program.

For further information follow the suggested not-for-profit link or the Australian Business Register (ABR)

DGR Item 1

Purpose statement

Purpose statement

A charitable purpose (also called a mission or object) is the reason a charity has been set up and what its activities work towards achieving. All charities registered with the ACNC must have a charitable purpose. This purpose is usually set out in the charity's governing document.

The Objects of Mercy Community Services Incorporated (MCS) are detailed in its Constitution, as follows:3.1 ObjectsThe principal objects for which MCS was established will continue to be the principal objects of MCS under this Constitution, namely:(a) the provision of a range of residential, community and advocacy services to address specific social and welfare needs of children, young people, the aged and families through a charitable non-profit body;(b) to conduct the activities referred to in Rule 3.1(a) in a manner which:(i) continues to draw on the inspiration of Catherine McAuley, and to embody the Gospel values, including courageous faith, genuine love and compassion for the poor, dignity for each human being and solidarity in community;(ii) is consistent with the teachings, laws and principles of the Roman Catholic Church.(iii) adheres to any applicable ethical standards for Catholic institutions in Australia;(iv) provides within a Christian environment the highest standards of services for the aged, infirm, sick, disabled and disadvantaged; and(v) adjusts in whatever way necessary to meet the changing needs of the community especially the poor and disadvantaged.Mercy Community Services Inc provided the following services: Aged Care ServicesMercyCare offers home and community care packages, home care packages and in-house respite packages, as well as flexible respite options for family carers looking after a loved one living with dementia. MercyCare's McAuley House is also a vibrant, friendly meeting place for people to take an active role in enhancing their own wellbeing and quality of life. For retirement living options, MercyCare's Mercy Retirement Village is located close to Lake Monger in Wembley. MercyCare also operates a residential aged care facility in Wembley.Disability ServicesMercyCare provides services and support to people with disabilities funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the WA Disability Services Commission.Family & Community ServicesMercyCare offers a wide range of family and youth services including; Status Resolution and Support Services (SRSS) for asylum seekers, Reconnect, Family Mental Health Support Services, Family Support Network, out of home care programs with fostering services and family group homes, disability services, Early Learning Centres, community and educational support programs for migrants and their families and the Derby Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation. Further detail on all of the services is available in MercyCares 2016 Annual Report at https://issuu.com/mercycare1/docs/mercycare_annual_report_2016_e-vers?workerAddress=ec2-54-157-51-49.compute-1.amazonaws.com

FINANCIAL DATA

PEOPLE

PROGRAMS

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2016 Financial Data

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This charity reports as a group for financial purposes, for contact information and address, please visit the individual group member pages from the links below.

2016 Revenue Breakdown

Total Revenue $47,177,522$47.2m

2016 Expenses Breakdown

Total Expenses $50,459,726$50.5m

Total Gross Income (incl. $382,999$383k of other income e.g. gains): $47,560,521$47.6m

MERCY COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED had a net deficit of -$2,899,205-$2.9m

2016 Assets Breakdown

Total Assets $59,034,911 $59m

2016 Liabilities Breakdown

Total Liabilities $27,933,582$27.9m

MERCY COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED have net assets of $31,101,329$31.1m

2016 People

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Staff Costs

$36.2m

76.8% of Annual Revenue

Full Time Equivalent Employees

N/A

Average Expense per Employee

N/A

Full Time Employees

230

33% of Employees

Part Time Employees

313

45% of Employees

Casual Employees

150

22% of Employees

This organisation is supported by 150 volunteers.

Charity Name	Group Name	ABN
Mercy Hospital Mount Lawley Limited	MercyCare_ACNC GROUP	29789126439
Mercycare Limited	MercyCare_ACNC GROUP	31098197490
Mercy Human Services Limited	MercyCare_ACNC GROUP	21612759654

Responsible People

Responsible persons

People who make up the governing body, board or committee responsible for the governance of a charity. See Governance for further detail.

We display the names and titles of the first 16 Responsible people for each charity. If you would like to see the remaining responsible people please visit the ACNC charity register.

Andrew Whitechurch

Role: Director

Lauren Brazier

Role: Secretary

Lynette Jones

Role: Director

Margaret Tannock

Role: Director

Maya Vanden Driesen

Role: Director

Patrick Walsh

Role: Director

Peter Mott

Role: Director

Selma Alliex

Role: Director

Reports and Documents

Financial Reports

Financial Report

Annual financial reports provide financial information and act as an additional level of assurance about a charity's operations and financial affairs during a reporting period. They help charities meet the legislative obligations in the ACNC Act. Financial statements are prepared as required by the ACNC Act and Regulations using standards set by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Unless the charity takes part in transitional reporting arrangements. Large charities must have their annual financial report audited. Medium charities can have their annual financial report either audited or reviewed.

Governing Documents

Governing document

The governing document outlines the detail of how the organisation will be governed, it sets out its charitable purpose and how the responsible person(s) will manage and consult members.

Governing Document

Annual Information Statements

AIS - Annual Information Statement

Charities report annually to the ACNC through the Annual Information Statement. The statement includes information about each charity's activities e.g. location, programs, beneficiaries, operations and basic financial information.

Mercy Community Services Limited

Key Information

Charity Status

Charity Size

VL

Years in Operation

Operating State(s)

Overseas Operations

Number of Employees

0

150

% Revenue from Govt.

N/A

Total Expenses

$50.5m

% Revenue from Donations

N/A

Grants for Use in Aus.

$0.00

Grants for Use Outside Aus.

$0.00

% Employee Expenses

71.8%

Who they help

How they help

More Details

Basic Information

ABN

OPERATING STATES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Also known as

Other Trading Names

Other Business Names

TAX CONCESSION STATUS

2016 Financial Data

2016 Revenue Breakdown

2016 Expenses Breakdown

2016 Assets Breakdown

2016 Liabilities Breakdown

2016 People

Staff Costs

$36.2m

Full Time Equivalent Employees

N/A

Average Expense per Employee

N/A

Full Time Employees

230

Part Time Employees

313

Casual Employees

150

Responsible People Responsible persons People who make up the governing body, board or committee responsible for the governance of a charity. See Governance for further detail.

Andrew Whitechurch

Lauren Brazier

Lynette Jones

Margaret Tannock

Maya Vanden Driesen

Patrick Walsh

Peter Mott

Selma Alliex

Reports and Documents

Governing Documents Governing document The governing document outlines the detail of how the organisation will be governed, it sets out its charitable purpose and how the responsible person(s) will manage and consult members.

Annual Information Statements AIS - Annual Information Statement Charities report annually to the ACNC through the Annual Information Statement. The statement includes information about each charity's activities e.g. location, programs, beneficiaries, operations and basic financial information.

Responsible People

Responsible persons

People who make up the governing body, board or committee responsible for the governance of a charity. See Governance for further detail.

Governing Documents

Governing document

The governing document outlines the detail of how the organisation will be governed, it sets out its charitable purpose and how the responsible person(s) will manage and consult members.

Annual Information Statements

AIS - Annual Information Statement

Charities report annually to the ACNC through the Annual Information Statement. The statement includes information about each charity's activities e.g. location, programs, beneficiaries, operations and basic financial information.