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Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal
High
Annual Giving
$19.3M
About
The Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal is an iconic annual fundraising event in Victoria, Australia. It raises vital funds for The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne, supporting cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art equipment, and essential patient care programs for children.
Giving Philosophy
The Appeal's core philosophy is 'For the Kids,' aiming to provide the best possible care, research, and resources for children needing medical treatment at The Royal Children's Hospital. It mobilizes community support, corporate partnerships, and media to ensure the hospital remains a world-class institution.
Giving History
2022
$22.3M
2023
$23.1M
2024
$23.4M
+5% increase from 2022 to 2024
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $19.3M | $25.4M | $21.5M | $21.5M |
| FY2022 | $17.1M | $22.9M | $20.9M | $20.8M |
| FY2021 | $15.6M | $21.0M | $18.6M | $18.5M |
| FY2020 | $14.8M | $18.8M | $15.6M | $15.6M |
| FY2019 | $14.8M | $20.5M | $15.2M | $14.6M |
| FY2018 | $14.6M | $21.6M | $13.2M | $13.0M |
| FY2017 | $14.3M | $22.1M | $10.8M | $10.8M |
| 7yr total | $110.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
healthresearchyouth
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
hospitalresearch
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Public donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships, and various community fundraising events held throughout the year, culminating in the annual Good Friday Appeal.
Board & Leadership
Ross Booth OAM
chair
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Dr. Tony Bartone AM
director
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Ian Coutts
director
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Lewis Martin
director
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PENELOPE FOWLER
director
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Penny Fowler
director
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Peter Blunden
director
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Peter Clark
director
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Peter Habel
director
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Richard Ainley
director
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Sue Hunt AM
director
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ZOE SREDOVIC
director
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Anne Randall
ceo
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Glenn Anderson
public officer
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