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ANNUAL
REPORT
2020
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 1
ABOUT THIS REPORT The Blacktown Workers Club Group Annual Report provides a comprehensive account of the Group’s performance from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. The report is presented as a commitment to transparent financial reporting, good corporate governance, and clear strategic planning for future sustainability. The Annual Report demonstrates initiatives undertaken throughout the year to strive towards our vision to provide better everyday life to our members, to maintain our core values: considerate, social sustainability, progressiveness and giving. Finally, this publication reflects our commitment to improving member equity, to serving our community and to enhance the working life of our employees.
CONTENTS
2 OUR VENUES
3 OUR YEAR IN
A GLANCE
5 MISSION / VISION /
CORE VALUES
6 PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
8 OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
10 CEO’S
REPORT
12 OUR STAFF
14 OUR MEMBERS
18 OUR COMMUNITY
24 OUR SPORTING
BODIES
25 ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT
OUR VENUES
WORKERS BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS WORKERS HUBERTUS
55 Campbell Street, 170 Reservoir Road, 205 Adams Road,
Blacktown Blacktown Luddenham
The flagship club within the Group, Workers Sports is a modern club Joining the Group in 2014, Workers
Workers Blacktown is an icon that that epitomises the Group’s passion Hubertus has enjoyed a long, rich
has stood proudly in the Blacktown for sport. Outside, you’ll find the history as a German Country Club.
community as a major entertainment renowned sporting complex with It is now a destination for amazing
and leisure destination. The venue two rugby league fields, plus two outdoor activities, including two of
features restaurants (including soccer fields and a cricket oval, the biggest events in the calendar
Western Sydney’s only revolving complete with stadium seating as – Oktoberfest and the Children’s
restaurant and event space), the well as bowling greens, tennis courts Christmas Party. The restaurant
famous Diamond Showroom, and baseball/softball diamonds. serves all the classic club favourites,
sporting facilities plus conference Inside, the venue celebrates all and with a modern, comfortable
and function rooms. The venue is sports as the home of live sport on lounge with a massive LED screen
undergoing a facelift of its exterior the big screens. With a variety of for catching live sport, Workers
before a multi-million refurbishment dining options, a popular outdoor Hubertus is a perfect place to spend
of the two main floors of the club area and a Travelodge just next time with friends and family. The
commences in 2021. door, Workers Sports attracts a wide function space boasts stunning
range of patrons. Workers Sports views of the lake and rural landscape
will soon become the home of a beyond, so it is in high demand for
Senior Living Development with important celebrations.
further announcements to come in
2021.
2 OUR VENUES
OUR YEAR IN A GLANCE
6 JAN 1 APR 14 JUL
BWCG THANKS SOCIAL MEDIA SCC ACHIEVED
THE FIRIES PROMOTIONS The Board of Directors proudly
$1 was donated by the Board of BWCG’s promotions go digital announce that the Site Compatibility
Directors on behalf of every member while the clubs are in shutdown Certificate for the Senior Living
with $56,434 given to the NSW with the launch of Workers Winning Development is achieved, a major
Rural Fire Service in the midst of Wednesdays and Workers Members step forward in the Workers Sports
unprecedented summer bushfires. Jackpot, plus Easter and Mother’s masterplan.
Day prizes.
25 SEP 9 OCT 19 OCT
WIN AN AUDI POP LOUNGE WELCOME BACK
VIRTUAL DRAW OPENS MORGAN!
The Audi Q2 that had seemed A new destination, Pop Lounge, was A familiar face returns with Morgan
to take permanent residency in created out of the space previously Stewart commencing his role as
Workers Blacktown foyer finally occupied by Bungarribee Buffet, to Group Chief Executive Officer after
found a new home with member, provide a space for dining, raffles being CEO for Club Taree on the
Carla, who had received her Express and the return of free live music. Mid-North Coast for many years.
Ticket back in February.
11 NOV NOV OCT
CLUB’S 65TH GREAT SOUTHERN CHILDREN’S
BIRTHDAY NIGHTS – LAND OF CHRISTMAS GIFT
The Group celebrated a massive 1000 GIGS In lieu of the Children’s Christmas
milestone, turning 65 years old on An initiative by NSW Government Party in December, the Board of
11th November 2020. President, Kay and Destination NSW sees the Directors generously gift a family
Kelly, blew out the birthday candle return of shows to the Diamond pass to the new Sydney Zoo to over
at a party in Hi Lights Revolving Showroom featuring Heroes From 850 Workers members and their
Restaurant. Heaven, The Vallies, Gina Jefferies families.
and Original Sin.
4 DEC 7, 8, 9 DEC
TIN SHED SENIORS
LUNCHEON CHRISTMAS PARTY
In our 65th year, the Board of The Workers team is on repeat as
Directors held the Tin Shed the Seniors Christmas Party is held
Luncheon to thank and pay three times across three days to
our respects to our foundation ensure we could entertain as many
members, without whom we of our senior members as possible.
wouldn’t be here.
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 3
4
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to providing everyday life for our
members and local community through our culture
of care.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to provide venues, activities and
lifestyle options that enhance and benefit our
community.
OUR VALUES
Considerate
We treat all people with respect, dignity and equality.
Socially Sustainable
We promote the wellbeing of our members while also
supporting the local community.
Progressive
We are advocates for change and work towards
setting new industry standards.
Giving
We give back to the local community.
5
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
We expected a year of change for the Blacktown and Executive Management to reassess priorities and
Workers Club Group, but nothing could’ve prepared set the Strategic Plan for 2021. I’m pleased to announce
us for what eventuated. When the year commenced that the redevelopment of Workers Blacktown club
with unprecedented summer bushfires, the Board of site will resume, with the DA for the new entrance now
Directors committed $56,434 ($1 on behalf of every secured meaning that it will be one of the first steps in
member) to the NSW Rural Fire Service to thank them the renovation.
for their heroic efforts.
As before, I thank you, our members, in advance for
In February, the Board of Directors and Executive your support and your patience in what will again be a
Management team prepared to undertake our strategic year of disruption, but one that will ensure a better club
plan for 2020 including the major renovation to the for you to enjoy with your family and friends.
main club at 55 Campbell Street. A Development
Application was submitted for the club entrance, with a Our Sporting Bodies had an equally disruptive year,
turnaround time that meant we expected that the foyer with many not being able to enjoy their sport or our
works would be one of the final elements of the project. wonderful facilities. The Board of Directors and I thank
you for your continued support and we look forward to
A month later, the pandemic was upon us and with 15 a better 2021.
hours’ notice, a government mandated shutdown meant
that Workers club would close its door to our members, Despite all the challenges, the Blacktown Workers Club
guests, and staff with no expectation of when we would Group supported the community with contributions
reopen. Monday 23rd March 2020 will be recorded over $1.7M. This includes donations to local community
as one of the darkest days in the history of the club partners including Better Foundation (Blacktown &
industry. Mt Druitt hospitals), BYSA (Blacktown Youth Services
Association), Team Rubicon (Drought Relief) and
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the support of local grassroots sport.
Board of Directors, management, staff, and members
for their support during this difficult time. Every We acknowledge our 12 Tin Shed members who
action taken during this period ensured the long-term were the founders of the club (1955 – 1959), our six
sustainability of the Blacktown Workers Club Group, Life Members, our 525 VIP (50+ years) members and
with the health and wellbeing of staff, members, and our 5,770 Quarter Century (25+ years) members. My
guests always at the forefront of our priorities. deepest condolences to the families of Tin Shed/
Life member #1062 Keith Queen; Tin Shed member
A strategic decision made to pause the redevelopment #2299 Geoffrey Wilson and Life member #43 Shirley
was prudent when two months later on Monday Carpenter. Our friends are in our hearts and are missed.
1st June, our three clubs were able to reopen. Our
main club was well-positioned to use the previously To my Board of Directors, thank you for your dedication
underutilised space to ensure that we adhered to the and support in what was an unexpectedly difficult
social distancing requirements. year. I acknowledge the efforts that each of you put
in to ensure the long-term viability of our community
It was a brand-new world, with temperature checks, of clubs. Thank you to the management and staff – we
extra sign-in requirements and constantly changing have come out of a difficult year stronger than ever and
rules. Again, my thanks to all management, staff and I look forward to a brighter 2021 together.
patrons for their effort and patience during this time,
working together to do what was required to keep I thank you all and wish you good health, love, and
our clubs open for the remainder of 2020, even as the friendship in the new year.
pandemic continued.
Keep smiling and be kind to each other.
A happy change in 2020 was the return of a familiar
Kay Kelly
face in October. Morgan Stewart returned to take
President
charge as Group Chief Executive Officer, bringing with
Blacktown Workers Club Group
him a wealth of experience gained by steering Club
Taree on the Mid-North Coast through the challenges
of being on the frontline of the bushfires and the shared
experience of the pandemic.
The final months of 2020 allowed the Board of Directors
6 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
“The Board of Directors
and I thank you for your
continued support and
we look forward to a
better 2021.”
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 7
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Blacktown Workers Club Group is governed by a group of dedicated volunteers who are elected by the members to represent their interests. Together they guide the management team to achieve strategic objectives including commitments to financial outcomes, diversification efforts and sustainability. 8 OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STANDING
George Vella Robert Vincent Ange Humphries Morgan Stewart
Director Director Director Group CEO
Life Member
Murray Searle Gary Callaghan
Director Director
SEATED
James Buckley JP Kay Kelly Jack Miller JP Terry O’Loughlin JP
Treasurer President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President
Life Member Life Member Life Member
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 9CEO’S REPORT
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased At Worker Sports, the Site Compatibility Certificate
to present to members the 2020 Annual Report achieved in July, enabled us to lodge the Stage 1&2
incorporating the Annual Financial Report for the year Development Application for the Senior Living Resort
ending 31 December 2020, which details the financial in late 2020. The project will include 164 Independent
result of a Net Profit After Tax of $4.8M. Living Units, a community centre, carparking and
Thank you to the Board of Directors, led by our infrastructure. We look forward to bringing you more
President, Kay Kelly, for welcoming me back to the updates on the progress and we thank you all in
Blacktown Workers Club Group family in 2020. The advance for your support on this major development.
Workers Group is in my DNA and after several years on Now more than ever, the need for clubs to diversify
the Mid-North Coast, I’m honoured and delighted to be their business model has never been more apparent.
back. Thank you all for the warm welcome home. The Senior Living Resort is a strategic move towards
As we reflect on 2020, it was certainly a difficult time securing generational income diversification and the
for many, experienced by everyone in their own way. financial future of the Group. It will also be a benefit
For Blacktown Workers Club Group, it was a time to to the community in which we operate, by providing
work within the constraints created by the constantly the steadily aging demographic of Blacktown superior
changing circumstances, to secure the longevity of the accommodation for senior residents who seek, not just
organisation, and to prioritise the health and wellbeing safe and comfortable housing, but a community that
of our staff and members. 2020 saw some long-serving offers health and wellbeing options.
employees start their retirement, and we thank them for Workers Hubertus remains an important part of the
their service to Members and Community. Workers brand, with the community of Luddenham
The financial result for 2020 was strong, relative to enjoying the venue as their home away from home for
the challenges created by the unusual year. The Group good food and entertainment. Long-terms plans for
reported revenue of $45.6M; down from $56.4M in 2019. the site are intrinsically linked with the Western Sydney
The Net Profit After Tax was $4.8M; up from $4.6M. Aerotropolis. We are currently navigating draft precinct
Our EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Income Tax, plans and zoning challenges to enable us to determine
Depreciation and Amortisation) held steady at $13.8M; the best future proposition for our members.
from $13.9M previously. Your Board of Directors have always valued giving
Despite some challenges that remain within the current back to the local community and 2020 was no different
climate, 2021 is full of potential for Blacktown Workers with over $1.7M in contributions to local community
Club Group. COVID-19 has given us an important partners and grassroots sport. With the Corporate
opportunity to plan and work differently. Social Responsibility Plan touching on many aspects of
the business from our community engagement, player
A requirement for social distancing has revealed a protection, environmental sustainability, and corporate
new expectation of personal comfort that we can now governance, expect an even greater focus on our
incorporate into our new redevelopment plans; the loss community commitments this year.
of catering outlets during the pandemic has created a
blank slate for the main club to create amazing dining Thank you to our Members. Without your loyalty, your
experiences for our members, based on research choice to come and spend your time and money with
gathered in recent months to determine the best us at Workers, we could not do what we do within the
options to suit both our membership and the wider community. We value the opportunity to show you
Blacktown community. hospitality when you are visiting our clubs.
The year has commenced with the final stages of the Thank you to the Board, our Management team, and as
refurbishment of the exterior cladding of Workers always, our Staff. Their hard work and commitment have
Blacktown. With the DA for the new front entrance moved us through this particularly difficult year, and I
already achieved, the priority will be constructing a look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in
brand-new club entry and foyer, which will flow through 2021.
the ground level with a complete interior refurbishment I offer my condolences to those members who have lost
that will create better ambiance and accessibility loved ones in the past year.
throughout the floor. Level One will receive a complete Please take care of yourselves and of each other.
refurbishment as well as three brand-new food offers, a
new sports bar and a function space. Morgan Stewart
Group Chief Executive Officer
Blacktown Workers Club Group
10 CEO’S REPORT“The financial result
for 2020 was strong,
relative to the
challenges created by
the unusual year.”
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 11OUR STAFF
202
STAFF EMPLOYED
41% 26% 34%
FULL-TIME PART-TIME CASUAL
47% 53%
MALE STAFF FEMALE STAFF
3,145
HOURS OF TRAINING PROVIDED
57%
OF STAFF LIVE WITHIN
FIVE KILOMETRES
OF WORKERS BLACKTOWN
20
LANGUAGES (OTHER THAN ENGLISH)
SPOKEN BY OUR STAFF
12 OUR STAFF2020
MILESTONES
YEARS O F S E RVI CE
Fiona Beasley
10 Harjit Sangha
Lorraine South
Adele Macalintal
Alicia Ratcliffe
Danny Sleiman
Jeffrey Seguna
Kieran Thomson
15 Michael Kahla
Reynaldo Pagalanan
Ross Siragusano
Sussan Krilic
Tina Maamari
Debra Taylor
20 Margaret Stirling
Susan Hansen
Garry Allen
25 Patrick Laurance
Shelley Fletcher
Lesley Hamilton
30 Janine Yee
John Barnett
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 13OUR MEMBERS
50,235 6
TOTAL LIFE
12 525 5,770
QUARTER
TIN SHED VIP CENTURY
MEMBERS MEMBERS MEMBERS
OUR MEMBERS
Over 50 years of Over 25 years of
continuous membership continuous membership
55% AVERAGE AGE IS
45% AVERAGE AGE IS
MALE MEMBERS 57 FEMALE MEMBERS 60
62% OF MEMBERS LIVE WITHIN FIVE
KILOMETRES OF THE MAIN CLUB
14 OUR MEMBERSWE THANK OUR TIN SHED MEMBERS #26 Kenneth Williams #1356 Keith Williams #39 Ernest Robson #1483 William Morgan #259 John O’Connor #1699 Cecil Creswick #349 Victor Lamb #1836 John Baron OAM #1093 Allan Burgmann #2182 Jack Shepherd #1352 Noel Beggs #2555 Alexander Farrugia Tin Shed members are our foundation members to whom we are forever grateful for being a part of the creation of the Blacktown Workers Club Group. Each year we honour our Tin Shed members with the Tin Shed lunch – our chance to say “Thank You” to those that made this all possible. WE CELEBRATE OUR LIFE MEMBERS #41 Robert Vincent #50 Kay Kelly #401 Mark Cowgill #2210 James Buckley #7256 Terry O’Loughlin #23766 Pat Collins BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 15
65 YEARS ON -
TIN SHED FOUNDATION MEMBERS
Let’s go back to 1953, to an ALP Federal Electoral The recently voted Co-Vice President H. E. Laybutt set
Council meeting whereby a lengthy discussion was out to seek and purchase an old army hut that was to be
held regarding building a Community Hotel similar to used as the Clubhouse which immediately was labelled
that in Renmark, South Australia but in Gosford. This ‘The Old Tin Shed’.
project never saw fruition however, Mr. Tom A. Gibbs,
a Blacktown delegate walked away from this meeting Demand was strong. Applications for membership came
with an idea-turned-mission that changed the face and in almost daily and by the end of May 1955, the bank
history of Blacktown. balance had increased to 277 pounds, 16 shillings, and
9 pence.
More than a year passed but still, Tom Gibbs continued
stirring the idea of having something similar in the heart The first committee meeting was held in The Old Tin
of Blacktown, collecting information and even writing a Shed on July 11th, 1955 and from the November 11th,
journal outlining the formation and history of an already 1955, the Blacktown Workers Club officially began
established Workingman’s Club in Mildura. trading.
Tom Gibbs became even more determined as his As there was no liquor license, beer could not be sold.
relationship with his local drinking hole turned sour as However, the enterprising members of the Blacktown
the manager mistreated Tom, his friends, and other Workers’ Club were not deterred, deciding to provide
patrons. beer free and rent the glasses instead. Members paid
for five tickets on a card, and a hole was stamped after
He set off on a journey to the Barossa Valley collecting each drink was received, denoting the cancellation of
even more information on comparable establishments the hire of the glass.
and returned in a hurry with convincing knowledge
which was welcomed by many patrons of the Robin The total income for the first day’s trade was just
Hood Hotel. Tom’s vision grew rapidly, even seeking over 49 pounds and after the first week a healthy
help from the local branch of the Labour Party, and the 193 pounds, 15 shillings and 6 pence was earned and
idea to start a Workingman’s Club here in Blacktown after the first month, a grand total of 856 pounds was
formed in the minds of many. banked.
At 8pm on January 23rd, 1955, the Blacktown branch of With the popularity of the Blacktown Workers Club,
the Labour Party convened a meeting at the Blacktown membership at capacity, and an enormous waiting list, it
School of Arts to discuss the formation of a Club, using became obvious that ‘The Old Tin Shed’ had outgrown
the very successful Mildura Workingman’s Club as an “the old tin shed”. Thus, the search for an appropriate
example. location began. H. E Laybutt suggested a property for
sale on Campbell Street which was approved swiftly
During the meeting, it was announced that the club and one and three-quarter acres of what could be
would be called the Blacktown Workingman’s Club, but considered one of the best sites in Blacktown was
this was knocked back after it was pointed out that, if purchased in 1957 for 8,000 pounds.
registered, it would automatically debar women from
becoming members. It was formally moved that the club A further property was purchased on Flushcombe Road
be formed and known as the Blacktown Workers’ Club, in January 1958 for 4,600 pounds. This being the first
which was passed unanimously. A committee was then step to the club you see today!
elected with Jim Moffat, Tom Gibbs, Frank Dunn, Bob
“One of my favourite memories, was coming from the
Jessop, Les O’Connor, Les Masters, Eric Green, John
tin shed up to Campbell Street into a new brick building,
Kilpatrick, and Harold E. Laybutt.
in 1960, that was the start of the great building for
Lalor Park was the potential site of the Blacktown where we are today,” says John O’Connor, a Tin Shed
Workers Club however, it was voted that it was too far foundation member.
from the hub of Blacktown. Not long after Frank Dunn
Trading commenced at the new club on July 30th, 1960.
volunteered the use of land he owned on Kildare Road
The official opening was conducted by the Lord Mayor
without cost until sufficient funds would allow the
of Sydney, Alderman Harry Jensen, on August 20th,
purchase of the club’s own premises.
1960.
16 OUR MEMBERSThe rest, as they say, is history. With many great ideas
and many great achievements, the Blacktown Workers’
Club has continued to move forward.
Kay Kelly, BWCG President says, “The people that we
know as our Old Tin Shed members... had the foresight
to start the club, and without their forward thinking,
we wouldn’t have the clubs that we have today. We are
indebted to them for the foundations that they built.”
40 years on, the club has owned property from
Parramatta to Luddenham and land in between. With
the club expanding with the Blacktown Workers Sports
Club, and creating one of the largest privately-owned,
award-winning sporting precincts. Then a key buy of
the Workers Hubertus Country Club that neighbours the
future Western Sydney airport.
From what started as an idea, grew to become a group
of clubs, with 50,000+ members, to a not-for-profit
organisation that supports the community through
millions of dollars in grants and facilities.
In 2020, in with was the club’s 65th year, it was an
honour to celebrate with our Old Tin Shed foundation
members at our annual Tin Shed luncheon on Friday
4th December. In attendance was many of our Tin Shed
members, our Life members, and our VIP (50+ year)
members.
“It reminds us of our duty and our
obligations, not just to them but
also to the wider community to
make sure that the hard work and
great achievements that they had
and their vision is something that
we can take forward into the future
for the next generation of members,”
says Morgan Stewart, Group CEO
We give thanks to the Tin Shed
foundation members, and the
pioneers that got us to where we
are today. We are now 65 years
strong with bigger and better
things to come.
Mr Tom A. Gibbs
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 17HAROLD BECKER -
The Reward of a
Simple Kind Gesture
A man with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, When he wasn’t on the phone during the colder months,
a man who is there for us, our families, Harold and his wife worked tirelessly, knitting scarves,
blankets and leg warmers to give to the elderly and
our friends and for our community. Harold
those less fortunate.
Becker at the age of 77 is a man who cares.
For many years, Harold has volunteered his time to
The Welfare Officer position is a volunteer role here Meals On Wheels as a delivery driver and packer. When
at the Blacktown Workers Club Group and not many COVID-19 hit, Harold still managed to help out with
people know what this position entails, and we would Meals On Wheels by delivering meals to the doors of
like to give Harold Becker the recognition for his those in need. With a knock on the door, a generous
importance in our community. smile and with a socially distant wave, Harold was still
Harold was employed for 23 years, primarily in the role there helping.
of concierge as the friendly face that greets you at the Harold’s philosophy is simple and resonates in every
front door, there to help with any questions. In 2011 the action he takes for another person each day.
previous Welfare Officer stepped down due to ill health
and the role was left vacant. Harold Becker had just “A small kind gesture is very rewarding,” says Harold.
retired as an employee of the Club. He put his hand up
and offered his services to the Club out of his genuine He is a helper, speaker, and leader in the Blacktown
care for the Club, it’s members and his community. community’s Stroke Club. If anyone is struggling with
their life experience after a stroke, once again Harold is
Harold instantly became one of the hardest workers there to lend a helping hand.
here at the BWCG as he is on call seven days a week.
Along with his appointment, the Club issued Harold with For those who have no family, nor friends, or for those
a company car to ensure he could travel safely between who just need to connect, Harold is there to assist in
hospitals, nursing homes, homes, and churches. whatever is required. He gives an ear to listen to, or a
shoulder to cry on. He’s a steady hand, a reassuring
Harold has been in the Blacktown community for smile.
over 70 years and in the last six years has adopted
the Liverpool LGA with the BWCG expanding out The welfare role came about by the late Jack Sturt,
to Luddenham as it brought Workers Hubertus Foundation Member, Director, Vice President and
Country Club into the family. Thus, extending Harold’s President of BWCG seeing the need for returned
responsibilities as he is traveling near and far to help our soldiers and their families needing a sympathetic ear to
members and their families. listen to their emotional journeys.
Harold represents the BWCG at over 100 funerals where Jack then sought out a nice gentleman named Sam
the Club provides flowers or wreaths to the grieving Welby who was already involved with community and
families. Harold also represents BWCG in visiting over charity work. Sam was more than happy to take on this
200 members homes, hospitals and aged care homes role and assist the Club members and their families
per year. Since the pandemic started, the restrictions further. Harold has continued Sam’s legacy and Jack’s
made it difficult for Harold to continue his visits, but that great initiative.
did not stop Harold from getting in touch via numerous
Now the need for a Welfare Officer is more important
phone calls to cheer up our members. With our Clubs
than ever. Many members do not have relatives, close
closed for six weeks, it was hard for our members, some
family, or friends to talk to. In times of need, they may
of whom were vulnerable and isolated, so Harold was
not have anyone to visit and check on them. The welfare
vital to BWCG to keep that connection live and their
of all our members is very important to us and Harold is
spirits high.
that person who will visit, speak, and listen on behalf of
the Club.
18 OUR COMMUNITYDay in, day out, BWCG receives phone calls, cards and emails from members and their loved ones, praising and thanking Harold for his attendance to funerals, homes, and hospitals. Our members tell us how he has helped them and their family during tough times. Whether it be through consoling someone with a bouquet of flowers, lending an ear to someone in need or how he has helped many as a delivery driver for Meals On Wheels. One of BWCG’s main objectives is to give back to our members and Harold is one of the shining lights when it comes to giving back, selflessly. Not only do the Blacktown Workers Club Group members benefit from Harold’s selfless acts, the wider community also benefits. “A small kind gesture is very rewarding.” BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 19
A BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS
FOR THOSE IN NEED
Blacktown Workers Club Group has been at community-based resource centre for women in the
the heart of the community for 65 years and Blacktown LGA operating for more than 35 years.
Their mission is to reduce the impact of poverty, social
has proudly supported local organisations
disadvantage, and violence on the lives of women and
such as Meals On Wheels, the WASH House children.
Inc., Blacktown Youth Services Association
(BYSA) and Carevan Blacktown. BWCG displayed Christmas Giving Trees at all three
venues for donations of toys, books, and gifts for the
The past year was challenging for us all and even children of women experiencing family violence.
tougher for those in need, with the challenges of the
pandemic creating more domestic violence issues, more BWCG reached out to the WASH House to offer them to
homelessness, more economic and social disruption be the recipients of the children’s Christmas gifts. The
within our community. WASH House team were humbled and agreed knowing
that their clients could not afford to purchase gifts for
With over 300 volunteering hours combined, BWCG their children so this will be one less burden they would
staff embarked on a program of initiatives with the aim have to endure.
of brightening up the lives of the elderly, homeless,
disabled, and disadvantaged youth with plenty of The community, including many contributions by
Christmas cheer. members and staff, responded generously, donating
over books, toys, and gifts. Staff delivered the gifts that
After being advised from Meals On Wheels Blacktown were gratefully accepted by the emotional staff at the
that their usual Christmas pudding supplier was not able WASH House, just in time for Christmas.
to donate to their clients, BWCG decided to ensure they
did not miss out. BWCG stepped in and put together During the seven years of support, BWCG donated over
over 400 Christmas hampers valued over $11,000 and $32,000 towards this vital community service centre.
packed on-site in the Ballroom of Workers Blacktown by
The Board of Directors of BWCG did not hesitate to
the amazing staff volunteers.
assist when an urgent request to support the Blacktown
Tinsel tied hampers were filled with festive treats and Youth Services Association was put forward by
delivered by Santa in his sleigh (the Club’s bus) who was Mr Stephen Bali MP.
greeted by the surprised Meals On Wheels staff, Club
Directors, and staff at the Blacktown Senior Citizens
Centre.
“What amazing gifts to bestow on us,” said Rebecca
Waterhouse from Meals On Wheels.
“We are so very grateful as will our clients be this
Christmas. A big thank you to the Blacktown Workers
Club Group, from the bottom of our hearts.”
The recipients were grateful too, with many contacting
the club directly to express their thanks.
With the overwhelming response from the Meal On
Wheels, this initiative will continue in years to follow as
well as the ongoing support of volunteers, dedicated
van for food deliveries and meal vouchers (valued at
$28,000 per year).
Amongst the many people in need are the women and
children impacted by violence, social disadvantage,
and poverty in our community. The WASH House is a
20 OUR COMMUNITYBYSA assist the young people in Blacktown who are This request was immediately put into action and
homeless, victims of abuse, unemployed or suffering our staff donated generously to this cause, providing
mental issues and due to the pandemic, there was five large boxes full of healthy non-perishable foods.
an influx in the number of young people needing The food was delivered by BWCG staff who then
assistance and available resources were diminished. The volunteered their time, packing the goods in hampers at
emergency donation of $4,000 for food and hygiene the Lalor Park Community Hall.
packs enabled BYSA to distribute these to the youths in
need. Carevan is a community service run purely by volunteers
and lead by CEO Andrew who has been providing
The urgent request has prompted BWCG staff to food, clothing, and hygiene products to the local
continue raising awareness and gathering much needed disadvantaged for the three years. Carevan is always a
commodities for the youths visiting the BYSA house. pleasant sight for the locals who gather every Tuesday
to receive a hot meal and some supplies to keep them
A new initiative from BWCG staff is to provide BYSA going during the week.
with non-perishable health foods, hygiene products and
mobile phones. Large collection boxes are at all three After the positive feedback and sincere gratefulness of
venues and the overwhelming donations were gladly the first round of staff donations to Carevan Blacktown,
received by the team at BYSA at the end of 2020. the staff were driven to step up for Carevan even more
for Christmas. Another non-perishable food drive was
BWCG also wanted to get some cash to BYSA so that set up for Christmas hampers and another substantial
the youths could have hot meals through the Christmas effort by BWCG staff with many large boxes of goods
period and to purchase Opal cards so the young people were delivered yet again to the Community Hall.
can attend job interviews. BWCG set up coin donation
boxes at the three venues, plus staff set up their own Christmas time should be joyous and memorable, filled
Christmas raffle with proceeds going to BYSA. with family, festive food, love and peace. Unfortunately,
this is not the case for so many people in the Blacktown
The partnership with Carevan started when two staff community. As BWCG is recognised as a Community
members noticed a homeless man in our carpark, the Club, the staff were compelled to contribute to people’s
staff members wanted to help him but unfortunately the happiness during Christmas, particularly knowing the
man didn’t return. Instead the two staff members came damaging consequences of COVID-19 has done to many.
across Carevan on Facebook and noticed that an ex- BWCG have a proven track record of stepping up when
employee of the BWCG was CEO of Carevan, which then the community needs help, and Christmas 2020 was no
sparked a relationship. Andrew (Carevan CEO) advised different.
they are happy for assistance via donations of tinned
and non-perishable foods that would be given away to
people that are homeless and people living below the
poverty line.
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 21STITCHES COLLECTION
THERAPY DOLLS
Danielle RG, a Lalor Park local knows how to bounce Since their opening in 2008, the Blacktown Workers
back from a personal struggle and through her latest Club Group has had the privilege to support and donate
art initiative, she hopes to help others do the same. The close to $170,000 to Danielle RG and the team at the
youth worker and artist with Creative Groundz Studio Common Groundz, Creative Groundz Studio, the new
(part of a Community Café and not-for-profit social hub community initiative of the Stitches Collection – Comfort
in Lalor Park) launched their Stitches Collection Therapy Buddies and the amazing work that they do for our local
Dolls (Comfort Buddies) here at Workers Blacktown in community.
June 2019, designed to help those with mental illness,
trauma or social issues. The Blacktown Workers Club Group was the first to put
their hand up when the opportunity to sell the dolls
The meaning of the name Stitches is representative that arose.
we are all broken and the team at Common Groundz
aims to support those in need one stitch at a time. Each In 2020, the ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative became a big step
doll is unique and has a positive slogan attached (be forward to tackle mental illness, trauma or social issues
a buddy, not a bully) as well as a character story card within the Western Sydney community with members,
which can be used as a resource tool. guests, and staff having the opportunity to purchase a
doll to send to many charities and/or hospitals such as
“Through the development of these dolls, we aim to the Better Foundation.
gain partnerships with NSW Health and NSW Education
Departments to develop a new outreach wellness Danielle says, “Always a big thank you to Blacktown
program,” says Danielle. Workers Club Group who are wonderfully supporting
of not just our initiatives but all of our community
“We would love Stitches Dolls to teach kids to have initiatives from all the different organisations, it’s rare to
healthy minds and hearts. We also aim to develop a find a big organisation who care about the little people
transition to work program that will be targeted to train and we are as little as you get.”
up those with mental health or disability, who do not fit
into mainstream working conditions.”
22 OUR COMMUNITYOUR COMMUNITY
Blacktown Workers Club Group have supported the following charitable organisations during the 2019 - 2020
ClubGRANTS round with the following donations towards their worthy projects:
ADFA $17,674 MiniFit $10,000
Fundraiser for Hotline to Support Victims Teaching Children Importance of Healthy Lifestyle
Better Foundation $56,292 Riding for The Disabled $2,500
Specialist Medical Equipment for Blacktown & Mt Druitt Therapeutic Program
Hospitals
ROSE Charity $10,000
CareFlight $3,460
Playground Upgrade for Special Needs Children
Rapid Response Helicopter Mission
Shae Gibson Fund $2,000
Carevan $2,500
Women’s Cancer Support Fund
Blacktown Meal Service
Pathways Community Care $2,500
Cumberland National Servicemen’s $2,500
Stiches Collection Comfort Buddies
Memorial Ceremony
Anzac Day Services, Welfare Team Rubicon $10,000
Drought Relief Australia – Litres for The Land
NSW Rural Fire Service $56,434
Bush Fires Emergency Relief Women’s Justice Network $2,500
My Way Youth Mentoring
Harmon Foundation $6,300
Supporting the Vulnerable Youth Off The Streets $5,000
Lantern Club $8,500 Early Intervention For The Vulnerable Youth
Supporting Royal Institute for Deaf and
Blind Children
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 23OUR SPORTING BODIES Blacktown Workers Club Group owns and operates one of Australia’s largest privately owned sporting complexes at Workers Sports, along with more sporting facilities at Workers Blacktown and Workers Hubertus. Our sporting facilities include: • Rugby League fields with stadium seating • Snooker • Soccer / cricket fields with stadium seating • Darts • Lawn bowling greens • Indoor bowls • Pistol shooting range • Tennis courts • Table tennis • Rifle range • Baseball fields • Lake for miniature boats 24 OUR COMMUNITY
BLACKTOWN WORKER’S CLUB LIMITED
ABN 21 000 858 006
ANNUAL
FINANCIAL
REPORT
31 DECEMBER 2020
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 25DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors present their report together with the financial statements of Blacktown Workers Club Limited (the company) for the year ended 31 December 2020. DIRECTORS The Directors of the company in office at any time during or since the end of the financial year are: Kay Kelly Jack Miller Terry O’Loughlin James Buckley Gary Callaghan George Vella Ange Humphries Robert Vincent Murray Searle INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS Kay Kelly – President Life Member. Club member since 1976. Club Director since 1995. Current President of Blacktown Workers Club Group. Board Representative on Site Committee for Sporting Precinct and Project Committee for Independent Living Units Development. Member of all sub-committees. Club delegate for Federation of Workers Clubs Holiday units. Director/Founder of successful Club Promotion Company since 1986. Jack Miller JP – Senior Vice President Club Member since 1976. Current Senior Vice President of Blacktown Workers Club Limited. Club Director 2010- 2012, 2015 (appointed 29-Mar-2015) – present. Passionate about sporting bodies and Club business. 30 years’ management experience. Delegate to Sister City Committee at Blacktown City Council. Club-Grants Delegate. Member of Blacktown City Lions Club. Blacktown resident since 1975. Now retired. Terry O’Loughlin JP – Junior Vice President Life Member. Club Member since 1969. Club Director since 1994. Current Junior Vice President of Blacktown Workers Club Limited. Member of all sub-committees. Delegate to and member of the Executive of Federation of Workers Clubs Holiday units. House and Field Committee Chairman. Life Member of the BWC Golf Club. Now retired. James Buckley JP – Treasurer Life Member. Club Member since 1966. Club Director 1988, 1991-1994, 2007-present. President 2007. Current Treasurer of Blacktown Workers Club Limited. Member of the House and Field Committee. State Councillor Clubs NSW North Western Region. Previous Director of family Transport Company. Now retired. 26 DIRECTORS’ REPORT
DIRECTORS’ REPORT INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (CONTINUED) Gary Callaghan Club Member since 1999. Club Director since 2012. Life Member of Blacktown Rugby League Football Club. Strong advocate for the continued growth of Sport in Clubs, Community and of Junior Rugby League since 2005. Trustee for Media Superannuation Fund. Member of the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee. Member of the ClubsNSW Club Directors Institute. George Vella Member of Blacktown Workers Club for over 34 years. Lived and worked in the Blacktown District since 1959. Managing Director of Breakaway Travel since 1977. Served in Committees ranging from Social Sporting Clubs and Businessman Associations. Sponsor of Sporting Clubs and Local Charities. Ange Humphries Director since April 2017. ClubsNSW Digital Advisory Committee member and passionate about corporate governance and ensuring that club members facilities are robust, and the future of the Club is strong. Director at AFFORD - Australian Foundation for Disability. SES Parramatta crew. NSW Justice of the Peace. Member of the Blacktown Workers Club Project Control Group. Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Robert Vincent Club Member since 1964. Club Director since 2007. Born in Blacktown and has lived in Blacktown all his life. Involved in community projects. Member of Blacktown Rotary Club and Life member of Apex Club. Presently operates a family hairdressing business in Blacktown since 1967. Murray Searle Club Member since 2014. Blacktown Workers Group Director since years, current Managing Director of Hospitality/ Consultancy companies, resident of Blacktown 55 years. Member of Risk & Audit Committee. Motivated to the growth and success of our great club. BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 27
DIRECTORS’ REPORT DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS The number of committee meetings the club’s Board of Directors (the Board) held during the year ended 31 December 2020 and the number of committee meetings attended by each director were: BOARD MEETINGS NUMBER HELD NUMBER ATTENDED Director Kay Kelly 33 33 Jack Miller 33 32 Terry O’Loughlin 33 30 James Buckley 33 29 Gary Callaghan 33 32 George Vella 33 30 Ange Humphries 33 30 Robert Vincent 33 29 Murray Searle 33 33 OTHER MEETINGS* NUMBER HELD NUMBER ATTENDED Director Kay Kelly 27 27 Jack Miller 27 16 Terry O’Loughlin 27 6 James Buckley 27 9 Gary Callaghan 27 10 George Vella 27 11 Ange Humphries 27 8 Robert Vincent 27 8 Murray Searle 27 9 * Other meetings include committee meetings to which not all directors are eligible to attend. 28 DIRECTORS’ REPORT
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
MEMBERSHIP
The company is a company limited by guarantee and is without share capital. The number of members as at
31 December 2020 and the comparison with last year is as follows:
2020 2019
Ordinary 50,229 56,434
Life 6 8
50,235 56,442
MEMBERS’ LIMITED LIABILITY
In accordance with the Constitution of the company, every member of the company undertakes to contribute an
amount limited to $2 per member in the event of the winding up of the company during the time that he or she is a
member or within one year thereafter. The total liability in the event of winding up is $100,470 (2019: $112,868).
OPERATING RESULT
The table below shows a reconciliation of Blacktown Workers Club Limited earnings before interest, income tax,
depreciation, amortisation, gains and impairment losses. This is referred to as EBITDA.
2020 2019
$ $
Net profit after income tax expense attributable to members 4,815,599 4,610,105
Add back:
Depreciation expense 8,605,706 8,921,235
Net (gains)/losses on disposal of property, plant and
(37,971) 21,356
equipment
Income tax expense 451,119 367,016
EBITDA 13,834,453 13,919,712
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 29DIRECTORS’ REPORT OBJECTIVES The objectives for which the company is established are to provide for members and for members’ guests a social and sporting Club with all the usual facilities of a Club, to look after the members in every possible way by providing service, comfort, entertainment, good food and a wide range of facilities to cater for every age group, and to give the community a significant proportion of the Club’s profits in support of various charities and community organisations. Short Term • Maintain membership numbers and increase attendance at all premises • Improve the experience of members using the Club facilities • Improve profitability and efficiency of Club operations • Increase cash reserves of the Club • Maintain level of community support funding Long term • Diversify income streams • Maintain financial stability of the Club • Ensure facilities continue to cater for members’ needs • Increase efficiency of energy consumption STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES • Research on members’ preferences for facilities and services • Review promotional activity conducted in the Club • Install monitoring equipment and solar energy generation plant • Investigate alternatives for producing income from non-traditional sources PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activities of the company during the course of the financial year consisted of the conduct and promotion of licensed social and sporting Clubs, and the provision of sporting and recreation facilities to members of the company. HOW THESE ACTIVITIES ASSIST IN ACHIEVING THE OBJECTIVES The principal activities of the company contributed to achieving the objectives by providing a stable base of operations. This ensured the financial position of the company remained stable and generated funds to meet the demands of the company and maintain high levels of service to members and guests. 30 DIRECTORS’ REPORT
DIRECTORS’ REPORT PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The financial performance of the Club is measured against the budget set and benchmark data from the Club industry. Some of the criteria reported on are: • Earnings before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) • Per Capita Spend • Gross Profit Margins • Expense Ratios and Analysis • Cash Flow Non-financial performance is assessed by a variety of measures including: • Mystery shoppers • Members’ feedback • Staff turnover • Comparison with industry wide initiatives • Market research STATE OF AFFAIRS Due to the impact of Covid-19, and the governments mandatory shutdown of Club’s between 12 March and end of May 2020, the Club did not trade during this period. This has had a significant impact on the Club’s results for the year. Whilst the Club has been receiving jobkeeper to subsidise staff wages, the loss of revenue has also impacted Club cashflow. In the opinion of the Directors there were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Company that occurred during the financial year under review. AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 33. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Dated at Blacktown this 23rd day of February 2021. Kay Kelly President BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 31
Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 Level 11, 1 Margaret St
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 Sydney NSW 2000
www.bdo.com.au Australia
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY CLAYTON EVELEIGH TO THE DIRECTORS OF
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB LIMITED
As lead auditor of Blacktown Workers Club Limited for the year ended 31 December 2020, I declare that, to the
best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the
audit; and
2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
Clayton Eveleigh
Director
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Sydney, 23 February 2021
BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of
BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd
are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of
independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 Sydney NSW 2000
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the members of Blacktown Workers Club Limited
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Blacktown Workers Club Limited (the Company), which comprises the
statement of financial position as at 31 December 2020, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income, the statement of changes in members’ funds and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and
notes to the financial report, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.
In our opinion the accompanying financial report of Blacktown Workers Club Limited, is in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
i. Giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its financial
performance for the year ended on that date; and
ii. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Corporations
Regulations 2001.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section
of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the
ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the
financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the
directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Other information
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information obtained at the date of this auditor’s
report is information included in the Directors’ report, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s
report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge
obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed on the other information obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s
report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that
fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of
BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd
are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of
independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
BLACKTOWN WORKERS CLUB GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2020 33Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 Level 11, 1 Margaret St
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 Sydney NSW 2000
www.bdo.com.au Australia
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and
fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the
Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as
a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements
can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and
Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:
http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar4.pdf
This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Clayton Eveleigh
Director
23 February 2021
34 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTDIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
The Directors of Blacktown Workers Club Limited declare that:
a. In the Directors’ opinion the financial statements and notes set out on pages 12 to 33, are in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
i. Giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2020 and of its performance,
for the financial year ended on that date; and
ii. Complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and Corporations
Regulations 2001.
b. There are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they
become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Dated at Blacktown this 23rd day of February 2021.
Kay Kelly
President
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