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Cooper Investors PhilanthropyImpact Report 2021 Edition 1 | Reections

ContentsInvesting in... impact 3Investing in… our history 5Investing in… our response to COVID-19 7Investing in… philanthropy, the CI Way 9Investing in… research 11Investing in… mental health 13Investing in… social enterprise 15Investing in… the philanthropic sector 17Investing in… the world 19Investing in… networks 20Investing in… inspiring leaders 21

1 and backs organisations, using the same principles and investment philosophy we follow at CI. We community needs, and we back great people, inspirational founders with teams committed to delivering better outcomes for people who need them most."Peter Cooper Founder, Cooper Investors

2‘No one has ever become poor from giving’… Maya AngelouThe CI WayThe CI Way… then and nowCooper Investors Philanthropy…Natalie Elliott  

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7Investing in… our response to COVID-19 ·  · In response, at Cooper Investors we doubled down on our philanthropic commitment and increased focus on Mental Health early intervention and prevention initiatives. In addition, we created a new program area supporting social enterprises. Through this program we are supporting organisations with a charitable purpose to diversify their revenue streams and in turn reduce their reliance on philanthropic funding.

In June 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic the CI enterprises working in the area of food security. One of those grants was to STREAT in support of the Moving Feast Initiative.STREAT8

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10Another key value at Cooper Investors is humility and it is with this in mind that we look forward to reporting on how our commitment to Philanthropy, the CI way, positively impacts the communities in which we live and work in future years.Globally  Total $3,597,618.00Cause Area        Total $3,597,618.00

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12Hearts and MindsTo date this partnership has resulted in the distribution of over $2m to transform the delivery of mental health services.Investing in… researchThe CI Team at Orygen, April 2021

13Mental Health Partnerships Program StrategyInvesting in… mental healthGoalThe goal of the Mental Health Partnerships Fund is to support organisations that provide frontline services in the community that deliver early intervention and prevention initiatives. WhyFunding Capacity$180,000 PA (initial grants of $15,000 – $35,000)HowFocus• • • • intervention services• practices • • 

14The changes in our world over the past two years have really brought the issue of mental health to the forefront of people’s greater investment in early intervention and prevention programs.Ocean Mind

15Social Impact Program Strategy Investing in… social enterpriseFunding Capacity$180,000 PA (initial grants of $15,000 – $35,000)HowFocus • • passion• • • • • • GoalThe goal of the Social Impact Fund is to support Innovative, Mission Driven Social Enterprise Organisations.Why

16In April 2021, the CI Philanthropy Committee was provided with the Fund banner for BT Works – the social enterprise established by Bernie Shakeshaft and the team at BackTrack.BackTrack

17Investing in… Investing in… Investing in… the philanthropic sectorPhilanthropy Australia“Philanthropy Champions are not only Champions ‘of’ Philanthropy but also champions ‘for’ Philanthropy. They are not only engaged and committed to growing the size and impact of philanthropy in Australia. They also understand that one of the most highly leveraged and impactful philanthropic investments they can make is to support philanthropy as a cause in its own right.” Philanthropy Australia

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19The Cooper Investors International Initiatives programAIDN (Australian International Development Network)Investing in… the world

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21“Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation has been incredibly fortunate to have the support of Cooper Investors over with our work in Vietnam, visiting whenever they can and always interested in how they could help to transform lives. With Cooper Investors’ funding, Blue Dragon has served up thousands of meals to children; opened a new centre for street children in Hanoi; developed clean farming practices where we grow our own vegetables; and even built a road to connect a village to a main road.”Michael Brosowski“We could never have grown at such a rapid rate throughout the past 10 years without the continued support of amazing companies like Cooper Investors. I have loved watching delivering and their total buy in and commitment to the projects they are backing across the globe.” Annabelle Chauncy OAMInvesting in… inspiring leaders School for life foundationBlue Dragon

22“Cooper Investors has been a generous supporter of St Kilda Mums assisting with the evolving needs of our organisation, but most importantly Cooper Investors has shared our vision of a future where we waste less, share more and care for every baby and child. Recently, this support enabled the development of a mobile application that encourages the safe reuse of second hand baby goods, critical for preventing childhood injuries. We Jessica Macpherson OAM“At Habitat for Humanity Victoria, we believe in a world where every child, every family, every ONE deserves a decent place to call home. By being part of Habitat for Humanity’s “Community of Supporters” Cooper Investors is helping low income families living in housing stress to break the cycle of poverty and take the next step on the pathway to home ownership.”Philip CurtisHabitat for Humanity VictoriaSt Kilda Mums

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