To The Manager
Philanthropy and Exemptions Unit

The South Western  Metro Basketball Association wishes to lodge a support letter(as minuted in the SWMBI General Meeting 8/12/2011) for not for profit sporting organisation to obtain charity status. 

We understand this is currently under review and we see that the benefits provided to the community from sporting organisations(not for profit) that are each week adding to the health and well-being of the local community- both at Junior and Adult levels as invaluable. The provision of this community service is a significant cost saving for all forms of Government and the burden on the Health system is significantly reduced.

The cost benefits of this service should be acknowledged by providing a similar playing field for worthy Charity organisations and sporting organisations in the ability to obtain charitable status.

Regards

Robert Tankey
SWMBI- General Manager

On behalf of the board of Management of SWMBI