Our financial supporters are guardians of our marine life. They give our oceans a voice. These ocean champions ensure AMCS can meet our mission to connect people, science and action to protect Australia’s extraordinary oceans. Because of their extraordinary support, AMCS had a strong 2023 and we were able to achieve more ocean conservation outcomes than we had planned.
We acknowledge individuals and organisations for their generous contributions in 2023
MARINE CHAMPIONS
Amazing ocean champions, everyday ocean lovers like you and me, chip in to ensure our oceans have a voice. We are humbled and filled with joy that our strong community of passionate supporters choose to support marine advocacy and conservation. Thank you.
WORLD OCEANS DAY
World Oceans Day is a global day to celebrate our amazing oceans. AMCS marks this day by hosting an annual matched-giving day to raise funds to protect marine life. In 2023, the ocean-loving community rallied behind a simple idea – oceans matter – and raised more than $1,0800,000 to significantly boost and ensure that marine conservation projects such as opposing the largest fossil fuel seismic blasting on record and banning gillnets in dugong protected areas on the Great Barrier Reef. worldoceansday.org.au
We acknowledge individuals and organisations for inspiring and growing our community of ocean lovers through their generous Wavemaker-matched giving contributions in 2023.
| Charles Warman Foundation | Bruce McMullin Foundation | Rawson Care Foundation |
| Renewable Energy Cup | Myer | Norman Family Foundation |
| Sarah & Sebastian | The Rocks Push | Spinifex Trust |
| Two Monkeys Foundation | Jane Murphy & Anthony Cooper | Morris Family Foundation |
| David Leckenby | Murphy Family Foundation | Plus 4 other donors who wish to remain anonymous |
| Sand Cloud | JMS Foundation |
SEA GUARDIANS
Sea Guardians are a community of dedicated ocean lovers, who fight to protect our oceans and precious marine life with a monthly gift. They are the lifeblood of all we do. We thank our champions of ocean conservation for contributing almost $1 million as a collective community in 2023. seaguardian.org.au
We acknowledge all Sea Guardians, individuals and organisations, for their generous contributions in 2023.
OCEAN LEGACY CIRCLE
Ocean Legacy gifts are bequest gifts that leave a legacy reflecting your life’s passion and the world you want to leave for future generations.
We respectfully remember and honour these legacy gifts left to ocean conservation in 2023.
| Dennis Klein | Kate Perkins | Wanda Park |
| Joyce Mathews | Mavis Joyce Mathews | Plus 1 other Ocean Legacies. |
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORTERS
Generous supporters from philanthropic individuals to trusts and foundations have contributed significant gifts to ensure marine conservation has a voice, one that is amplified so those who need to hear it, hear it loud and clear. We thank these supporters who have made significant gifts in 2023 contributing more than $1.329 million, creating a foundation for all the work we do.
We acknowledge all Philanthropic Supporters, individuals and organisations, for their generous contributions in 2023.
BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
Working with small to large businesses, AMCS is proud to work with our business supporters, both large and small. This community contributed more than $302,000 to ocean conservation in 2023. The value of this support isn’t just measured in dollars. Our business supporters lead by example by constantly striving to improve their products and practices, and to operate in the most ethical and sustainable ways possible. We would like to thank our business community for being a force of change for marine conservation.
We acknowledge the following organisations for their generous contributions in 2023.
| Sarah & Sebastian | Jervis Bay Brewery | Palm Swimwear |
| Myer | Let’s Go Surfing | World Treasure Designs |
| Patagonia | Diveplanit Travel | The Rocks Push |
| Renewable Energy Cup | Pottery For The Planet | Learning Cloud |
| Goodwill Wine | Let’s Go Nature’al | Stand Desk |
| TOMRA | Simple | Grill’d |
| Rodney’s Bait & Tackle | Rift Supply Co | BoldB |
| Sandcloud | Manly Spirits Co | Moana Bikini |
| Castaway Jewellery | T3 Partners | Pure Underwater Imaging |
| Cheeki | Sol of Eos |
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
From children to adults, our community fundraisers have made a world of difference for our seas. From collecting containers for change, school discos, running a marathon, cupcake stalls, hiking on an Intrepid Adventure or celebrating a birthday, these supporters have rallied their local community to collect funds for ocean conservation.
We acknowledge the following individuals and organisations for their generous community spirit and contributions in 2023.
| Auburn South Primary School | K’gari Sandy Whale Experience participants: | Bronagh Marley |
| Bees Creek School | Florence McCarthy | Dee Why Kindergarten |
| Buninyong Primary School | Margaret Vickers | Local OPY |
| Camden Haven High School | Trevor Thomas | National Zoo & Aquarium Staff |
| Corinda State School | Judith Thomas | Stephanie Pocklington |
| Eastbourne Primary School | Donna Burton | Plus 29 other Community Fundraisers |
| Genesis Christian College | Scott Thompson | |
| Grace Lutheran College | Colleen Aine | |
| Hale School | Larisa Labzin | |
| Jamboree Heights State School | Cheryl Adam | |
| Kelvin Grove State College | Anna Forster | |
| Moruya High School | ||
| Newman Catholic College | ||
| Radford College | ||
| St Ignatius School | ||
| St Teresa’s Catholic College | ||
| Tintern Grammar | ||
| Williamstown High School |
GRANTS FUNDING
We thank and recognise the significant investment in ocean conservation made by funders collectively contributing more than $4.3 million to ensure we have thriving oceans now and into the future.
We would like to acknowledge with gratitude the following Foundations, Trusts, Organisations and Philanthropic Collectives for their generous contributions in 2023.
| Capricorn Foundation Fund | Oceans 5, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, its Bloomberg Ocean Fund, and its Joint 30×30 Funding Initiative. | The Corella Fund, acknowledging a decade of support. |
| Charities Aid Foundation America (CAF America) | Patagonia | The Pew Charitable Trusts |
| Erica Foundation Pty Ltd | Queensland Gives, formerly Queensland Communities Foundation. | Shark Conservation Fund, a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. |
| Groundswell – welcomed as first time funder in 2023 | Holdfast Fund | Northern Territory Government |
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