CoH Annual Report CoH Annual Report 2017-2018 | Page 5

A LETTER FROM OUR CHAIRMAN What a fantastic year it has been for Classroom of Hope. Over the past 12 months we have seen our largest ever increase in donations received that has delivered life changing impact through education to many children and their host communities in developing countries. This increase in donations received coincides with our ongoing and determined focus to advance our mission and is testament to the dedication, passion and commitment of our hard-working team who have worked as one to realise this fantastic result. We are truly grateful for the leadership and contributions of our Management team led by Founder and CEO Mr Duncan Ward and their relentless focus on raising the bar in everything that is done to ensure effective and efficient operations. Importantly, we could not have achieved this outcome had it not been for the support and belief shown in us by our valued partners and donors who are integral to delivering this impact. This support is most appreciated and we value their contributions as being essential to our journey. This year has seen a continued advancement of our mission through the Board aligning on our strategic direction, enhancing our governance and risk management practices, having clear accountabilities and supporting the transformation of many facets of our organisation. Collectively, these efforts see us well placed as we progress towards achieving sustainability. As we look towards the year ahead, we will continue to build on our foundations and further optimise our operating model to maximise the impact we can deliver to children. Through our passion for making a difference, I have no doubt that Classroom of Hope, in collaboration with our partners and donors, will continue to further advance our mission and deliver life changing impact that spans future generations. On behalf of the Board of Directors for Classroom of Hope. Warren Salamone Chair