The Church's financial statement for 2021 as required in Australia.
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Australia, Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2021," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Australia, June 29, 2023
During the financial year, six (6) meetings of Directors were held. The number of meetings attended by each Director during the year is stated in this report.
The Company is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a Company limited by guarantee. If the Company is wound up, the constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the entity. At 31 December 2021, the total amount that members of the Company are liable to contribute if the Company is wound up is $60 (2020: $80).
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the Company during the financial year was to assist the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the pursuit of its charitable purposes, including in particular the religious, missionary, educational, humanitarian, health and welfare programmes of the Church. There were no significant changes in the nature of those activities during the year.
Review and results of operations
During the year, the Company continued to engage in its principal activity, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.
The profit / (loss) of the company for the financial year after providing for income tax amounted to ($2,644,067), (2020: Loss $606,422).
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 31 December 2021 has been received and can be found on page 5 of the financial report.
Signed in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of Directors,
Douglas J. Martin
Chairman and Director
Paul G. Gray
Director
Dated: 16th June 2022