Annual report writing
Breathe life into your compliance basics and showcase your impact
Dread the months taken up by the annual report cycle?
Struggling to produce an annual report that is compliant, compelling and creative?
Got a mountain of data to transform into a seamless narrative?
tailored reports
quick & efficient
inclusive language
clear & consistent
I’ve been where you are and I know: the juggle is real.
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I’ve been where you are and I know the juggle is real.
You’ve got a mountain of raw data for your annual report, input from multiple departments and a deadline that keeps inching closer.
Meanwhile, there are still newsletters to put out, a social media calendar to maintain and fundraising campaigns to run. Sound familiar?
You don’t need more time. You need the right support.
Hi, I’m Tanya Hollis, a communication specialist crafting kind and careful content for organisations that value access and inclusion.
My annual report writing service is created specially for Australian charities, non-profits and government agencies that want their investment to work harder.
Your annual report is more than a compliance must-have. It’s also the perfect vehicle to share your story and build awareness all year round.
But when you need to put in extra hours just to scrape together a content plan, how will you find time to:
- weave the content together under a cohesive theme
- maintain a consistent style and tone
- transform dry numbers into impact-focused narratives
- ensure modern inclusive language is used throughout
- weed out errors and inconsistencies
- produce a final report that is creative, memorable and uniquely you?
I have a limited number of spots for annual reports and my repeat clients snap up slots early. So, if you want in, don’t delay.
If you have any questions you can contact me directly via email tanya@tanyaholliswrites.com.au
Otherwise, have a read through this page and book in a time to get started on your best annual report yet.
Isn’t it time you felt proud of your annual report?
Just because it’s a legal obligation doesn’t mean your annual report has to be boring.
You and your team work hard delivering services to improve lives and make the world a better place. Your work deserves to be celebrated.
Let’s harness your annual report’s potential to bring your impact to life.
Stop wasting resources on grim governance documents no one wants to read
Annual reports are huge projects that steal your team’s focus from business as usual.
The pressure to tick it off the to-do list risks a report that feels lifeless. A missed opportunity.
Partner with a communication specialist who understands your challenges and will deliver a polished, impact-focused asset that:
- tells your unique story
- builds awareness
- attracts support
- ticks the legal boxes
- eases your team’s workload.
Limited spots available
To deliver the highest quality to my clients I limit my annual report writing services to just six reports each year. With repeat clients locking in their reports early, this leaves only a few spots available for new clients. Want in?
Ethical storytelling
I understand that the stories of vulnerable or marginalised people are precious gifts. With me on board you can feel confident that every story is handled with respect and integrity.
Accessible content
Audiences with disability or lower English literacy have a right to access your annual report. I understand WCAG, Easy Read and Easy English and keep content accessibility front-of-mind.
Meet Tanya Hollis
I’m a communication specialist crafting kind and careful content for organisations that value access and inclusion.
After working as a journalist for mainstream and niche publications, I shifted into public relations and marketing communications. For more than 25 years I have worked in-house and as a consultant with non-profits and government agencies focused on health, medical and social sector communications.
I am driven to share my skills and experience with organisations working towards a kinder, more equitable society for all.
What’s included
Made-to-measure for an annual report that fits perfectly.
Consistent tone and style in keeping with your brand and style guide.
Inclusive language check edited in consultation with you.
Ethical storytelling for impact articles crafted with care.
Responsive support that keeps you up-to-date with progress.
Accessible Word document proofread and ready for the design stage.
Is this annual report writing service for you?
I specialise in annual report writing for Australian charities, non-profits and government agencies that need their investments to work harder.
My service gives support and breathing space to time-starved in-house teams juggling multiple projects.
Work with me for:
- an experienced writer who follows a brief asks the right questions
- unwavering respect for deadlines
- efficient and polished results
- understanding of accessible content and inclusive language
- a confident, responsive easy to work with professional.
What others say
Projects like an annual report, which has input from so many areas of our organisation, can be time consuming and tedious to put together – Tanya is always one step ahead with a first draft that reads like a final.
We found working with Tanya very easy. She is a dedicated professional who is extremely quick and efficient at what she does. Tanya is recommended to anyone looking for a professional copywriter.
Working with Tanya on our annual report was easy and beneficial for our communications team. Her expert copy editing added consistency and clarity to our publication, while her deep understanding of inclusive language and narrative flow enhanced our messaging. Tanya works independently, anticipates needs and delivers high-quality content that requires minimal revision. With her professional yet friendly approach she was a valuable contributor within our team.
We recently engaged Tanya Hollis Writes to write the copy for our annual report. We found working with Tanya very easy. Tanya was very responsive at all times and provided excellent quality work.
Annual report clients
Don’t give your evenings and weekends to the annual report. Get reliable and skilled communication support to ease your workload.
How it works
Clients repeatedly say how easy I am to work with. I look forward to showing you why.
Chat: share your vision for the report, fill me in on known issues, deadline and budget.
Proposal: I’ll send a proposal detailing the project, pricing and terms.
Ready to roll: sign and accept the proposal with a 50% first payment. Then I’ll gather your information and set the project milestones in writing
Go: the next steps are customised to your specific project but involve transforming your raw material into a polished, cohesive narrative.
Reviews and amends: you’ll get the first draft in a Word document with tracked changes and queries in comments. I offer unlimited amends within 14 days of sending you this first draft.
Final draft: your final, professionally proofread copy is set up in an accessible Word document, ready for your designer.
Project sign-off: together with final payment, this document transfers the annual report copy to you. I’ll also ask for a review, logo and photo so I can share the project.
Don’t worry. I’ll stay on hand to assist with minor edits – such as word count and sneaky typos – through the design stage.
Your investment
Small organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Approx. 5-page report.
- Up to 1 hour discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Mid-sized organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Plus, editing and proofreading of supplied final financial results and Treasurer’s report.
- Approx. 25-page report.
- Up to 1.5 hours discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Large organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Plus, editing and proofreading of supplied final financial results and Treasurer’s report.
- Approx. 60-page report.
- Up to 2 hours discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Customisation and add-ons
Want to tailor your report beyond the displayed packages? Let me know in the booking form if you need help with with:
- researching and writing impact articles
- sourcing and writing executive leadership reports (CEO, Chair, Treasurer)
- sourcing and writing program area reports
- complete annual report project management
- Australasian Reporting Awards entries.
Annual report writing FAQs
Will my annual report be WCAG compliant?
I supply the words for your annual report in an accessible Word document set up to make it easy for your designer to create a final accessible document. This does not guarantee World Content Accessibility Guidelines compliance, but it is definitely an important step towards it. My service is performed in keeping with content accessibility best practice and within the limitations of platforms and software used in production. I also cannot guarantee how the designer and client chooses to use the material supplied by me.
Do you handle the financial report?
My service does not include writing any part of the financial results. While I will edit and proofread this section to maintain style and tone, I do not check for accuracy of financial reports. This section of your annual report is best handled by your finance team and external auditor. This service also excludes submission to the ACNC.
Why do you prefer Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word has many useful accessibility features that export well into other platforms, including PDF. It is also better at preserving accessible formatting than other popular applications such as Google Docs.
How do you check for inclusive language?
I have a bank of commonly misused terms that I keep a look-out for. I also have a radar for terms that don’t feel quite right and will research those if they arise. Some clients add their own list of problematic words to watch for.
What if we don’t have a style manual?
No worries! I have my own style manual built on the Australian Government Style Manual and ABC Style Guide. I can also help develop a customised style guide with use cases relevant to your organisation.
Do you write the articles from scratch?
This is offered as an add-on because not all clients need fresh articles for their annual reports. As a former journalist, researching, interviewing and writing articles are among my superpowers.
Can you write the executive reports?
Sure can! Another of my superpowers is taking a series of bullet points, a vision and a theme and creating executive reports that mirror your CEO, chair or treasurer’s tone of voice.
See your raw materials transform into a polished, cohesive narrative that meets compliance requirements and showcases your impact.
Imagine your annual report without the stress, late nights and overwhelm. Get on with priorities, confident that your experienced annual report writer is getting the job done.
Imagine your annual report without the stress, late nights and overwhelm. Get on with priorities, confident that your experienced annual report writer is getting the job done.
Fine print
- Before we start on your annual report you’ll be sent a proposal outlining inclusions, timeline, pricing and terms and conditions. Once this is signed and returned I will begin your project.
- Displayed packages are based on copy editing supplied source material. If you require changes to these packages (such as researching and writing impact articles) please let me know in the booking form comments section.
- Price includes unlimited amends within 14 days from submission of the first draft. If the approval process takes longer than this, additional charges may apply.
- This service does not include financial reporting or submission to the ACNC.
- Prices shown are inclusive of GST.
Your investment
With repeat clients locking in their reports early, remaining spots fill up fast.
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Small organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Approx. 5-page report.
- Up to 1 hour discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Mid-sized organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Plus, editing and proofreading of supplied final financial results and Treasurer’s report.
- Approx. 25-page report.
- Up to 1.5 hours discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Large organisations
- Annual information statement.
- Plus, editing and proofreading of supplied final financial results and Treasurer’s report.
- Approx. 60-page report.
- Up to 2 hours discussion time.
- Cohesive, plain English copy drafted from raw material supplied.
- Adherence to supplied style and brand tone guidelines.
- Inclusive language check of red-flag terms.
- Unlimited amends within 14 days of first full draft sent.
- Professionally proofread final copy supplied in accessible Word document ready for designer.
Ongoing availability for minor edits during the design stage.
Customisation and add-ons
Want to tailor your report beyond the displayed packages? Let me know in the booking form if you need help with with:
- researching and writing impact articles
- sourcing and writing executive leadership reports (CEO, Chair, Treasurer)
- sourcing and writing program area reports
- complete annual report project management
- Australasian Reporting Awards entries.
Don’t let another year pass showing nothing but your basics
Lingering questions? Contact me directly via tanya@tanyaholliswrites.com.au or call 0401 628 599. Or click the button below to get your report underway.