What is the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (the Foundation)?

The Foundation is a public, non-profit, tax-exempt organisation established by The Spastic Centre of New South Wales.

Is the Foundation a registered entity?

The Foundation is a registered entity for GST (ABN 82 582 833 857).

In addition the Foundation is a registered Income Tax Exempt Charity and a registered Deductible Gift Recipient. All donations to the Foundation over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Who is the Trustee of the Foundation?

The Trustee of the Foundation is the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd (Australian Business Number 48 069 475 387).

What is the legal nature of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd?

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd is a proprietary company limited by shares (Australian Company Number 069 475 387).

Who are the shareholders of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd?

The sole shareholder is The Spastic Centre of New South Wales, a company limited by guarantee (Australian Company Number 000 062 288).

Who are the directors of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd

There are currently two directors.

Marelle Thornton, AM, Dip Teach

Mrs. Thornton is President of The Spastic Centre of New South Wales and its subsidiary companies. She is also Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Fundraising Committee, and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee, the Property & Equipment Committee, Human Resources Committee and the Services Committee.

Mark Bryant, OAM, FCA, MAICD

Mr. Bryant is Vice President of The Spastic Centre of New South Wales and its subsidiary companies. He is Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee, and a member of the Fundraising Committee and the Property & Equipment Committee.

The directors of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation Pty Ltd are appointed by The Spastic Centre of New South Wales

Sustainable funds

• All donations to the Foundation over $2.00 are tax deductible.
• Donation may qualify the Foundation for a matching research grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
• The Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s money will be managed with advice from a leading investment bank.

We aim to maximise income, while acting prudently. We intend the capital to provide fund research until the answers are found.