Will the Liquidators cancel direct debit donations?
No. People wishing to support the White Ribbon are advised that we have executed a Heads of Agreemet with the intent that the assets of White Ribbon Australia be acquired by Communicare Inc. There will be opportunity to continue your financial support of WRA by redirecting your donations to the new entity and we will provide further information when it’s available. People wishing to cancel direct debits should contact their bank.
I recently made a donation, am I entitled to a refund or can I claim as a creditor in the Liquidation?
No. Cash at the date of appointment is an asset of WRA and will be applied in accordance with the priorities set out in the Corporations Act. In the event that there are surplus assets after creditors are paid in full, the WRA constitution requires that the surplus be transferred to another fund with similar objectives that is on the Register for Harm Prevention Charities.
I just made a donation, what happens to the money?
Cash at the date of appointment is an asset of WRA and will be applied in accordance with the priorities set out in the Corporations Act. In the event that there are surplus assets after creditors are paid in full, the WRA constitution requires that the surplus be transferred to another fund with similar objectives that is on the Register for Harm Prevention Charities.
My workplace prepaid for the Workplace Accreditation Program, will the accreditation be completed?
Yes. We have executed a Heads of Agreement with the intent that Workplace Accreditation clients will be able to complete the accreditation in the ordinary course. We will provide further information soon about who to contact regarding your accreditation process and you may be contacted directly in the ordinary course of administering the program.
I am hosting a White Ribbon Day event. What do I do with any funds raised?
The board of WRA has encouraged that White Ribbon Day events should continue alongside the international White Ribbon movement. We have executed a Heads of Agreement with the intent that the assets of White Ribbon Australia be acquired by Communicare Inc. We will provide further information soon about who to contact regarding administration of events and how remit funds raised to any new White Ribbon Australia entity. If you do not wish to remit funds to a new WRA entity, please seek your own advice regarding treatment of those funds.
I am planning a fundraising event. What do I do with the funds raised?
We have executed a Heads of Agreement with the intent that the assets of White Ribbon Australia be acquired by Communicare Inc. We will provide further information soon about who to contact regarding administration of events and how remit funds raised to any new White Ribbon Australia entity. If you do not wish to remit funds to a new WRA entity, please seek your own advice regarding treatment of those funds.
I am holding funds that were raised for White Ribbon. What do I do?
We have executed a Heads of Agreement with the intent that the assets of White Ribbon Australia be acquired by Communicare Inc. We will provide further information soon about how remit funds raised to any new White Ribbon Australia entity. If you do not wish to remit funds to the new WRA entity, please seek your own advice regarding treatment of those funds.
I am interested in saving the White Ribbon movement. What can I do?
The liquidators of White Ribbon Australia are pleased to announce we have have entered in to a heads of agreement with the intent that the net assets of White Ribbon Australia be acquired by Communicare Inc. Communicare is a West Australian-based for-purpose organisation established in 1977 and has provided family and domestic violence services for more than 20 years. You can show your ongoing support by contacting the new WRA entity direct, and we will soon provide more information regarding how to contact them.
What is the total debt of White Ribbon Australia?
We will not be commenting publicly regarding the financial position of White Ribbon Australia or the affairs of its creditors. This information will be reported to creditors in accordance with our statutory obligations.