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The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General J.C. Grey, gave approval for the Foundation to commence operations in June 1992. The Foundation has been established as a public company limited by guarantee, and as such operates under the auspices of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

Patron

President

Chairman

Board of Directors - May 2005

Chairman - Major General A Clunies-Ross, AO, MBE (Retd)
Secretary - Brigadier J Essex-Clark, DSM (Retd)
Treasurer - Mr I.B. Smith
Directors:

• Brigadier F. Kevin Cole, AM (Retd)
• Brigadier John Sheldrick, OAM (Retd)
• Mr Ken M. Kipping, AM
• Lieutenant Colonel David Kilcullen, and
• Lieutenant Colonel Mick Mumford.

Associate Directors

• Major R.J. (Bob) Moran, OAM
• Colonel D.V. Goldsmith, ED

Management Organisation

The report that follows has been extracted from the RAR Foundation Newsletter - Issue No 22 Sep 2004. Every Enrolled Supporter (includes Life Governors) receive a newsletter annually.

It is always good to be able to report progress in achieving the aims of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) Foundation and fortunately 2004 has been a particularly constructive year. In June it was reported to us that the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion Association, a World War II unit with a distinguished record, had money which it wanted to donate to assist today's infantry battalions. The information came from the Head of Corps, Brigadier Chris Appleton. The Secretary immediately contacted the Association and as a result the Foundation received a cheque for $21,417, the largest single donation we have received to date. We are very grateful to the Association and will formally recognise the donation at the annual dinner in November. It is possible that other World War II Associations may be in the same position as the 2/32nd Battalion and may see merit in passing on funds to benefit the RAR.

Apart from this donation, the number of Life Governors has continued to grow with a total of 203 past and present members achieving this status so far - 27 since the 2003 Newsletter. The other source of funding is through enrolled supporters and this is particularly important for the continued progress of the Foundation. The battalions of the RAR are the main source of this category and we are particularly grateful to those battalions of the Regiment which hold an annual drive to enrol supporters and raise funds for the Foundation. Their efforts ensure a steady cash flow for the day-to-day administrative support of the organisation and for the capacity to make grants to individuals. In this regard the School of Infantry makes a very important contribution by enrolling trainees and also by briefing infantrymen who attend courses, on the Foundation's role and purpose.

At this stage it is worth reiterating why the Foundation exists and why its continued support is most important. Essentially there are two main aims: to support individual serving members of the Regiment where there is clearly defined need for monetary assistance; and secondly, to promote the history and traditions of the RAR. Many soldiers and their families have received assistance from the Foundation for a number of different reasons and funding has also been provided for adventure training and for sporting teams. To support the second aim an RAR memorial has been established at Kapooka and the Foundation assisted in the establishment of the RAR Memorial Walk at Enoggera. With the help of all members of the Regiment past and present this work will continue.

In this Newsletter is a description of the re-development at the Australian War Memorial of the Korean, Vietnam and Peacekeeping galleries over the next few years and how individuals may be able to assist this process which is of great significance to the RAR.

I thank all those who have assisted and continue to assist the Foundation and ask that you continue to do what you can to help the Regiment which has played such a significant role in Australian military history since World War II.

A. Clunies-Ross
Major General (Retd)
Chairman

The Foundation was incorporated under the requirements of the Australian Securities Commission on 15th June 1992 with the objectives of:

• Managing the acceptance, care and management of gifts, endowments, Regimental funds and property
• Making loans or grants to the Regiment or to a battalion of the Regiment;
• Securing funding or supplementary funding for amenities, recreation and comforts for the Regiment;
• Making, under certain conditions:



• Welfare grants to the widows of members of the Regiment who have died while on military service in peace or war, or to the families of serving members where the need to help alleviate hardship exists; and
• grants and bursaries to help educate children of members of the Regiment who have died while serving in the regiment

As sufficient funds are accumulated, other proposals and projects will be considered. The Foundation provides the supporting structure to finance regimental projects and to help alleviate hardship experienced by some soldiers and their families arising from the exigencies of military service. The regiment will always need funds which can be used in philanthropic ways for its support. As a modest beginning, and by way of example (all grants are linked to the next "Grants" Section below), the following have been authorised to date:

• A memorial at Kapooka Soldiers' Chapel to honour departed comrades;
• An annual prize for a selected individual in each Battalion of the Regiment;
• Assistance to the next of kin of a soldier killed during operations in Somalia; and
• Assistance to four RAR soldiers included in an Australian Defence Force running team to compete in the United Kingdom.
• Assistance with constructing the RAR National Memorial Walk in Enoggera Barracks Brisbane.

The Royal Australian Regiment Foundation is open to contributions as a public fund established "for the comfort, recreation and welfare" of the soldiers of the RAR and to assist in fostering its interests. The Foundation works for the benefit of the Regiment, the Battalions that comprise the Regiment and, to a lesser extent, the Associations of ex-serving members of the RAR. The Foundation is a charitable body. All ranks who have had the honour of serving in the Regiment, in peace or war, are eligible to subscribe. In addition, donations and bequests of any size will be accepted.

Philosophy. The Board has established guidelines on eligibility grants. The guidelines assist the management staff's review of grant requests. The philosophy underlying the guidelines accepts that grants may be awarded to individuals, be they officer or soldier, who is serving in the Regiment (ie any serving soldier wearing the RAR badge). This applies whether they be a financial member of the Foundation or not and where an immediate grant will overcome financial difficulties arising from exigencies of the service. All grants require a recommendation from the recipient’s commanding officer. As shown below, in the "Grants Since Inception" Section grants are also made to projects which assist in promotion of the Royal Australian Regiment, its place in history, its esprit de corps and its long term well being.

Grants - not Loans. If you have a serious financial problem caused by anything you or your family are expected to do as a serving infantry soldier of the Royal Australian Regiment, then the RAR Foundation may be able to help. It is simply a matter of asking your superior to ask your Commanding Officer for help from the Foundation. Please remember that the RAR Foundation makes grants and not loans. Few soldiers experiencing financial difficulties are in a position to repay loans. Although a small gesture, the Foundation funded a presentation to the late Private Karl Miskle's family. Karl was fatally injured in a vehicle accident. To see all grants since 1993 go to "Grants Since Inception" Section below.

Grants Since Inception. To view the RAR Foundation grants since inception in 1992 View Grants

The Foundation is operated by volunteers with limited resources to fund-raise. Your assistance is required to generate funds. The Foundation is, in the main, funded by tax deductible donations. Funds are achieved from:

Enrolled Supporters. Being a registered charity, contributors to the Foundation are referred to as Enrolled Supporters. Enrolled Supporters contribute $10 per annum (Through to $50.00 for five years). To download an application form click here.

Life Governors. Personnel who contribute $500.00 within five years become life governors and need pay nothing further. The contribution is Tax Deductible. Contributions are accepted as:

• one-off donations, or
• fortnightly electronic funds transfer (serving personnel) from either the Australian Defence Credit Union (ADCU) or Defence Credit (DEFCREDIT) over a maximum of five years.

To view the list of Life Governors click here

Fortnightly Allotments. For as little as $4.00 per fortnight (Australian Taxation ruling requires a minimum of $2.00) you can be a Life Governor in five years. Any combination of payment is accepted. Twenty-five $20.00 fortnightly allotments will achieve your personal goal within one year. Simply arrange with your Credit Union to transfer from your account to the RAR Foundation account (Account details are on the Application Form) the amount you determine. To download an Enrolment Form through Credit Union transfer click here.

National Benefactors. National Benefactors are individuals or organisations who contribute $20,000.00 or more. In 2004 the 2/32nd Battalion (AIF) Association (NSW) became a National Benefactor after contributing moneys generated for the sale of books that recorded the battalion's history.

The Foundation is a charitable body. All ranks, from general to private soldier, who have the honour of having served in the Regiment, in peace or war, are eligible to subscribe. In addition, donations and bequests, of any size, are accepted from any person, or organisation, in sympathy with the Foundation's objectives.

The Australian Tax Office has granted the Foundation income-tax exempt status. Donations of $2.00 or more are fully tax deductible. Receipts will be forwarded to the unit address shown on the Enrolled Supporter list. To ensure that you receive your receipt then please confirm your current unit address is correct. To go to Enrolled Supporters list click here.. If you wish to contact the Foundation to update your personal details (please include your Employee ID Number) and unit address, then click here.

The Foundation is open to contributors as a public fund established for the comfort, recreation and welfare of the soldiers of the RAR and their dependents. The Objects and the powers to attain these objects together with information on structure and method of operating are contained in the RAR Foundation Constitution.

Subscription by allotment to the Foundation may be conducted through one of the Defence Credit Unions - the Australian Defence Credit Union (ADCU) or the Defence Force Credit Union (DefCredit). These organisations have offices in all centres where Battalions of the RAR are located. To make use of this facility you must have a credit union account from which funds are electronically transferred to the RAR Foundation account. The minimum allotment is $4.00 per pay ($2.00 per week) which is tax deductible. The alternative system of $10.00 for one year through to $50.00 for five years remains for those who do not have an account with either of the Credit Unions.

To download an Enrolment Through Credit Union form docs/Enrolment through Credit Union.doc To Download Application Form docs/Enrolment - Renewal Application.doc

Life Governors. Personnel who contribute $500.00 within five years become life governors. The contribution is Tax Deductible. Contributions are accepted as:

• one-off donation of $500, or
• series of contributions totalling $500 in a period of five years, or
• fortnightly electronic funds transfer (serving personnel) from either the Australian Defence Credit Union (ADCU) or Defence Credit (DEFCREDIT) over a maximum of five years.

Life Governor List To review the list of Life Governors click here

Enrolled Supporters. Being a registered charity, contributors to the Foundation are referred to as Enrolled Supporters. Enrolled Supporters contribute $10 per annum (Through to $50.00 for five years). To view the list of Enrolled Supporters click here

If your name is listed as being non-current, ie the Paid to date has expired, then you are requested to advise the RAR Foundation Headquarters and forward remittance to:

The Secretary
RAR Foundation
GPO Box 3112
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone/Fax (02) 6265 9842

If your current unit (or other information) is incorrect then to assist update the RARF records then please E-mail RAR Founadtion Headquarters. To download an application form click here.

Enrolment Form/Renewal Application. If you wish to enrol for one to five years, @ $10.00 per annum, then download the Enrolment Application Form and forward to:

The Secretary
RAR Foundation
GPO Box 3112
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone/fax (020 6265 9842

To Download Application/Renewal Form click here

Fortnightly allotments are welcomed. Serving members are welcomed, and encouraged, to arrange personal allotments to either the Australian Defence Credit Union (ADCU) or Defence Credit Union (DEFCREDIT). It is then a simple matter of authorising an electronic transfer from your credit union account to the Foundation's account. There is no transfer fee. Download and complete the form, then take it to your nearest credit union to arrange the appropriate funds transfer from your account to the RAR Foundation Account. The Foudation will send you receipts annually until finalised and advise when your donation has reached $500.00. You will also receive a Life Governor Certificate. To download an enrolment form using either credit union click here

Should you commence an electronic transfer and then separate from the ADF, in which case your allotment to the credit union ceases, your transfer also ceases. There is no legal obligation to finalise the $500.00. It is your choice.

A bequest as a gift in your Will is a simple way to make the gift of a lifetime. Often it is difficult to choose which organisations to support in this way. For a soldier who has served in the Royal Australian Regiment and, especially for the soldier who has served in battle, that experience alone and the spirit of mateship which always emanates from shared danger and hardship should make it easy for the soldier to remember the Regiment when he is making out his Will.

Although you may legally write your own Will, it is strongly suggested that you seek the advice of a solicitor in order to ensure that your Will is correctly prepared and your plans will be carried out in accordance with your wishes.

Remember the Regiment in your Will by including a donation to the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation. You can be assured that such donations received will go towards supporting the comfort and welfare of the soldiers of the Regiment and their dependents.

To access the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation www Web page click here

The RAR Foundation office (Headquarters) is staffed by volunteers at the Royal Military College - Australia at Duntroon in Canberra. Office hours are:

• Wednesday 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
• Thursday 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM.

To contact RAR Foundation Headquarters call (02) 6265 9842 or click here. Mail correspondence to:

The Secretary
RAR Foundation
GPO Box 3112
CANBERRA ACT 2601.

Please note that the office is not staffed during the Christmas break.

To notify your change of address in order to receive your receipt for Tax Deductible contributions, then E-Mail RAR Foundation Headquarters

The RAR Foundation page is a sub-set of the Royal Australian Regiment Web Page located under information. To return to Royal Australian Regiment Home Page