The ACNC’s library of charity registration summaries has recently been updated, with new additions providing insights into how the ACNC makes registration decisions.
Each summary is drawn from a real charity registration application previously assessed by the ACNC. All examples have been de-identified to protect applicant privacy.
The summaries outline the ACNC’s processes for assessing and deciding on applications for charity registration, including the questions we ask applicants, the information we seek from them and how we communicate with them throughout the process.
The cases cover a wide range of issues that arise during the application process, including organisations:
- operating in high-risk areas overseas
- managing actual or potential conflicts of interest
- addressing issues related to private benefit
- ensuring they apply under the correct charity subtype.
Other summaries explore matters such as incidental or ancillary purposes, complying with the External Conduct Standards, protecting vulnerable people overseas, working in partnership with other organisations, and demonstrating activities and intent.
More summaries and other resources will be published on the ACNC website in the coming months as part of this work.