The Map of Australia Trust
Annual Report: Year ending 1[st] July 2025
Chair’s Report
This year, The Map of Australia Trust has continued its important role in maintaining the Map of Australia and telling the story of the Australians at Hurdcott Camp during the First World War.
A key highlight remains our annual ANZAC Day Service, which brings together the community in remembrance and reflection. This meaningful event continues to be at the heart of our activities, providing an opportunity for individuals and families to pay their respects.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our trustees and dedicated volunteers whose commitment ensures the success of our work. Their time, effort, and passion are vital to sustaining the Trust’s activities.
We remain committed to preserving the significance of The Map of Australia and ensuring it continues to serve as a place of remembrance for future generations.
Helen Roberts Chair of Trustees
About the Trust
The Map of Australia Trust is a registered charity established to preserve and promote the historical and commemorative significance of The Map of Australia, a chalk badge carved into the hillside by Australian soldiers during the First World War.
The Trust exists to:
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Maintain and protect the site
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Promote public awareness of its historical importance
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Support acts of remembrance and commemoration
Governance
The Trust is governed by a board of eight trustees, who oversee its activities, strategy, and compliance.
The trustees are supported by a small group of committed volunteers, who play a vital role in delivering events and maintaining the Trust’s presence in the community.
Objectives and Activities
During the year, the Trust has focused on:
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Organising and delivering the ANZAC Day Service
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Maintaining the site and its significance as a place of remembrance
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Supporting community engagement with the Trust’s purpose
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Ensuring good governance and ongoing sustainability
Key Achievements
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Successfully delivered the annual ANZAC Day Service with strong community participation
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Maintained the Trust’s site as a respectful and accessible place of remembrance
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Continued engagement with volunteers and supporters
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Sustained effective governance through trustee oversight
Our Impact
The Trust provides an important opportunity for remembrance and reflection within the community.
The ANZAC Day Service:
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Brings together individuals, families, and veterans
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Supports public understanding of historical sacrifice
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Strengthens community connection through shared remembrance
"The service provides a meaningful way for the community to come together and honour those who gave so much."
Volunteers
Our work would not be possible without our volunteers.
Their contributions include:
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Supporting event delivery
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Assisting with organisation and logistics
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Helping maintain the Trust’s activities
We are extremely grateful for their continued support.
Financial Overview
Income: - Donations: £112 - Grants: £0
- Other income: £0
Expenditure:
- Public Liability Insurance: £178
The Trust continues to operate with careful financial management to ensure its sustainability and continued delivery of its objectives.
Plans for the Future
In the coming year, The Map of Australia Trust aims to:
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Continue delivering a meaningful ANZAC Day Service
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Maintain and preserve the site
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Strengthen community engagement and awareness
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Explore opportunities to support the long-term sustainability of the Trust
Acknowledgements
The trustees would like to thank all volunteers, supporters, and members of the community who contribute to the ongoing success of The Map of Australia Trust.
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Donations from the public
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments Refreshments for events Third-party insurance premium Tools for restoration work Venue hire
Sub total
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the charity�s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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MAP OF AUSTRALIA TRUST
| Receipts and payments accounts | Receipts and payments accounts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For the period | from | 02/07/2 | |
| Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | ||
| to the nearest | � |
to the nearest� | |
| 112 | - | ||
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| 112 | - | ||
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| 178 | - | ||
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| 178 | - | ||
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| 178 | - | ||
| -66 | - | ||
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| 1634 | - | ||
| 1568 | - |
02/07/24
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Details
Bank balance
Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
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Details Flagpole
Details Signature
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| 1177961 | CC16a | ||||
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| To | 01/07/25 | ||||
| Endowment funds | Total funds | Last year | |||
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| - | 112 | 100 | |||
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| - | 1634 | 1710 | |||
| - | 1568 | 1634 |
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| Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | Endowment funds |
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| 1568 | - | - |
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| OK | OK | OK |
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| Print Name | Date of approval | |
| HELEN ROBERTS |
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