Building hope: its mid-year impact report. STARS OF HOPE 2026 RECAP On 2 May 2026, the Lili Grace Foundation welcomed supporters to Brisbane City Hall for its Second Annual Stars of Hope Gala, proudly presented by Carbon Group. It was an unforgettable evening of generosity, connection, and shared purpose, bringing together a community united by a vision of a brighter future for children living with Type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe. Every dollar raised will help Lili Grace Foundation Ltd expand access to life-saving insulin, essential diabetes supplies, education, mental health support, and community-based programs throughout 2026 and beyond. If you're new to the Lili Grace Foundation, Lili Grace Foundation Ltd invite you to learn more about its mission and the impact Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is creating together: https://liligracefoundation.com/its-mission To every sponsor, partner, volunteer, donor, and guest who joined Lili Grace Foundation Ltd, thank you. Your generosity is transforming lives and bringing hope to children and families who need it most. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd extend its sincere gratitude to its Presenting Partner, Carbon Group, whose leadership and generosity helped make the evening possible. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is equally grateful to its returning sponsors and partners, whose continued belief in its mission allows Lili Grace Foundation Ltd to grow its impact year after year. This year's gala marked another significant milestone for the Foundation. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd welcomed 100 guests, doubling attendance from its inaugural event, and close to doubled the funds raised to support its programs. These achievements are a testament to the incredible generosity of its community and give Lili Grace Foundation Ltd great confidence as Lili Grace Foundation Ltd look to the future. Its journey is only just beginning, and Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is already looking ahead to an even bigger Stars of Hope Gala. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd would be delighted to welcome you to its Third Annual Gala, to be held at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 1 May 2027, as together Lili Grace Foundation Ltd continue building a future where every child living with Type 1 diabetes has the opportunity to survive, thrive, and realise their full potential. A special thank you goes to the Queensland College of Dance, whose talented ballerinas delivered a breathtaking performance that was one of the evening's highlights. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd encourage its community to support these exceptional young performers at the College's upcoming production this August. Tickets are now on sale and available here: QCD Ballet Tickets Three Promises for the Year Ahead The success of this year's gala allows Lili Grace Foundation Ltd to look ahead with confidence. Over the next twelve months, Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is committed to delivering three important initiatives that will directly improve the lives of children living with Type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe. 1. Sponsor 25 children with insulin. Through its Insulin Support Program, LGF is providing reliable access to insulin for 25 children who would otherwise struggle to obtain this essential medication. For a child living with Type 1 diabetes, insulin is not optional. It is the difference between life and death. 2. Build a low-bandwidth diabetes education app. The LGF Education App is being designed for the realities of Zimbabwe, where some families face limited internet connectivity and high data costs. The app will provide trusted, practical diabetes education that is accessible anytime, anywhere. Development is now underway. 3. Sponsor a Type 1 diabetes children's camp. Next month, this commitment becomes a reality. From 17-21 August, LGF will partner with SolidarMed Zimbabwe to sponsor a children's diabetes camp in Masvingo. Beyond medical education, the camp will provide children with the opportunity to build friendships, grow in confidence, and discover they are not alone in their journey. Lili Grace Foundation Ltd can't wait to share the stories, smiles, and memories with you. Type 1 Diabetes Education Day - Harare, 20 June 2026 On 20 June, around 80 children, adolescents, parents and caregivers gathered at the UNICEF Zimbabwe offices in Harare for a full-day Type 1 diabetes education workshop, hosted by the diabetes clinics of Sally Mugabe Children's Hospital and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. The workshop was made possible through the support of Sanofi's Global Health Unit for Sustainable Impact, in partnership with the Lili Grace Foundation and SolidarMed Zimbabwe, and was delivered by an outstanding multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, diabetes educators, and advocates. Designed especially for newly diagnosed families, the program covered every aspect of living confidently with Type 1 diabetes, including: * Understanding the condition and building confidence in self-management * Practical nutrition and meal planning families can apply at home * Mental health, diabetes distress and burnout - because emotional wellbeing is part of diabetes care * Hands-on insulin administration and storage demonstrations, including strategies for protecting insulin in resource-limited settings The most powerful moments came from the participants themselves. Young people and caregivers living with Type 1 diabetes shared their stories of diagnosis, resilience and hope, reminding Lili Grace Foundation Ltd all of the strength that exists within the diabetes community. Its own Doris Moyo also shared the work of the Lili Grace Foundation and its ongoing commitment to supporting children in Gweru who continue to face barriers accessing reliable insulin. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Caregivers told Lili Grace Foundation Ltd they left feeling more confident, better equipped, and empowered with practical skills they could begin using immediately at home and at school. The workshop reinforced something Lili Grace Foundation Ltd hear time and again: families affected by Type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe are looking for more than medicine. They are seeking knowledge, connection, and a supportive community. Together with its partners, Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is committed to providing all three. Thank You None of this would be possible without you. Whether you attended its gala, made a donation, or simply shared its story, you have become part of a growing community committed to giving children living with Type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe the opportunity to live healthier, brighter futures. As Lili Grace Foundation Ltd continue this journey, Lili Grace Foundation Ltd invite you to stay connected by following the Lili Grace Foundation on social media, where Lili Grace Foundation Ltd'll be sharing updates from its programs, stories from the children and families Lili Grace Foundation Ltd support, and opportunities to get involved. If you would like to help Lili Grace Foundation Ltd reach even more children, please consider making a donation or becoming one of its partners. Every contribution, no matter its size, helps bring life-saving care, education, and hope to children who need it most. Together, Lili Grace Foundation Ltd is proving that hope is more than a feeling. It is something Lili Grace Foundation Ltd build, one child, one family, and one partnership at a time. With heartfelt thanks, The Lili Grace Foundation Team

Case Study: Coffee Brigade. 5 March, 2026 Bookkeeping & CFO Services, Business Systems, Case Study, Payroll See how Carbon supported The Coffee Brigade with day-to-day bookkeeping and financial compliance in a volunteer-led organisation. Table of Contents About The Coffee Brigade. The Coffee Brigade is a Brisbane-based charity providing food, drink and connection to people in need every day of the year. With a strong focus on community support, the organisation relies heavily on volunteers to deliver its services and manage its operations. At the heart of the organisation is a volunteer Board and Treasurer who oversee governance and compliance while supporting the charity's mission to serve the Brisbane community with care and dignity. The challenge. As a volunteer-led charity, The Coffee Brigade faced the ongoing challenge of managing its financial obligations with limited internal resources. While the organisation relied on volunteers for leadership and oversight, it still needed to maintain accurate financial records, pay staff and meet a range of tax and compliance requirements. Prior to 2021, all financial record keeping was paper based. This made day-to-day bookkeeping time consuming and increased the administrative burden on the Treasurer and Board. Producing annual financial statements, managing payroll and staying on top of tax obligations required significant effort from volunteers whose time was already stretched. The Coffee Brigade needed a way to modernise its financial management while ensuring obligations were met consistently and accurately without placing additional pressure on its volunteer leadership. How Carbon helped. In 2021, The Coffee Brigade partnered with Carbon to implement systems that would support the charity's day-to-day financial management and long-term governance needs. Carbon introduced Xero accounting software and implemented structured systems to move the organisation away from paper-based record keeping. This included setting up processes for petty cash management, staff payments, quarterly Business Activity Statement lodgements, superannuation payments and maintaining accurate financial records. By establishing clear systems and taking responsibility for ongoing bookkeeping and compliance tasks, Carbon provided year-round support that allowed The Coffee Brigade to operate with confidence. What was once a manual and time-intensive process became streamlined, reliable and easier to manage for everyone involved. The outcome. Today, The Coffee Brigade's financial management runs smoothly and consistently. With Carbon's support, the Treasurer and Board can focus on higher-level strategic matters, knowing that financial obligations are being met and records are kept up to date. The charity now operates with stronger financial systems that support transparency, compliance and peace of mind. Having reliable processes in place has reduced administrative pressure on volunteers and helped ensure nothing is missed throughout the year. For a community organisation delivering essential services every day, this stability behind the scenes plays an important role in supporting its ongoing impact. Carbon services. Many charities and not-for-profit organisations face similar challenges balancing community, impact with governance and compliance responsibilities. With volunteer-led teams, it can be difficult to maintain robust financial systems without dedicated support. The Coffee Brigade's experience shows how the right systems and ongoing bookkeeping support can make a meaningful difference. By partnering with Carbon, charities can strengthen their financial foundations while allowing volunteers and leaders to focus on what matters most supporting their communities. Accounting & tax: Bookkeeping & CFO Services: R&D and grants. Ready to strengthen your financial foundation? If your business is growing fast and your financial systems are struggling to keep up, Carbon can help. Carbon Group work with innovative organisations across Australia to create clarity, confidence and structure that supports long-term success. Contact Carbon Group today to see how its integrated team can help you plan smarter, scale sustainably and focus on what you do best. Carbon has been truly transformational for The Coffee Brigade. Its financial management now runs like a well-oiled machine, allowing its Treasurer and Board to focus on higher-level strategic matters while knowing its financial obligations are taken care of. Ted Ryan Treasurer, The Coffee Brigade