b'CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORTThe past financial year delivered another significantmilestone in the evolution of the Newsboys Foundation.We moved to the Dream Factory on level 4 of Gate 8 at88 Jolimont Street, East Melbourne, a purpose-built, rent-free space where not-for-profit organisations collaborate, innovate and thrive.The space is generously donated by the Harris Family Foundation, which is supercharging innovation and impact within the philanthropic and social enterpriseFoundation Trust. We were pleased to make a $15,000 ecosystem. donation from the Newsboys Foundation Trust toBoys to the Bush.Being located at the Dream Factory has already had a significant impact on the work of Newsboys. It enables usThanks to the Gruppetto Fund volunteers for a to provide additional support to grantee organisations,magnificent fundraising achievement.collaborate more effectively and remain at the forefrontI salute all the young people of Victoria who take up each of progressive philanthropy. opportunity to make their lives better and thank all those The Dream Factory and the whole Gate 8 community is awho support our young people to thrive.catalyst for community, creativity and capacity building,From our new home in the Dream Factory, Newsboys will helping to unlock new possibilities and sustainablecontinue to work towards our vision that every young solutions for the challenges that Victoria and AustraliaVictorian has the opportunity to reach their full potential. faces and will face.Newsboys has already begun collaborating with otherSandy Shaw Dream Factory-based organisations. While Newsboys7 November 2025has funded STREAT since its inception (and continues to do so), in the 2026 financial year we are also funding other Dream Factory-based organisations, including theThank youDylan Alcott Foundation, Consent Labs and the REACH Foundation.I am fortunate to be helped in my work by some Being co-located with other philanthropic and charitableexceptional people. With special thanks to:organisations, ensures that each organisation is moreNewsboys Foundation Board of Directors:connected, more energised and more likely to generateZich Zichy-Woinarski KC, Chairmannew solutions and new ideas. Penny Campbell, Vice ChairmanThe whole Gate 8 team is dedicated, welcoming andMichelle Collins, Treasurer and Chairman of thehelpful. Special thanks to Geoff, Brad and Casey Harris forAudit Committeetheir vision and generous support. Thanks also to HannahDavid Coombes, DirectorLadyman, Dream Factory Office Manager for her warmthClementine Hay, Directorand professionalism. Dr Omaru Maruatona, DirectorJeff Olsen, DirectorMeanwhile, in the 2025 financial year Newsboys fundedAnn Robinson, Directora number of organisations that are new to us. TheseRupert Sherwood, Directorinclude: L2R Dance, Mountain District Radio Inc 3MDRDeryk Stephens, Directorand Bass Coast College. Newsboys Foundation Team:Kerrie Bradburn, MK Bradburn Contracting P/LFrom 2019, Newsboys has been working with theJennifer Edwards, Accountant, Accountive Gruppetto Fund (a sub-fund of the AustralianSeamus Bradley, Communications and MediaCommunities Foundation). Philip Campbell, Philip Campbell DesignNick Place, Noisy Boy MediaThis year the Gruppetto Fund raised $156,000 at theirMeredith OShea, Photographerannual fundraising lunch. Through the partnership withMiguel Rios, VideographerNewsboys, Gruppetto generously donated $105,000Ian Warner, Stockbroker, Ord Minnettto Boys to the Bush and $20,000 to the NewsboysSimon Hourigan, Hourigan Partners NEWSBOYS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 20253'