The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) tabled its 2019–20 annual report today. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns said the annual report highlights the Commission’s achievements in a year of unprecedented challenges for the community and the charity sector.
Australian charities generate more than $140 billion each year, significant income which can leave them vulnerable to fraud if adequate financial and governance controls are not in place. ACNC Commissioner the Hon Dr Gary Johns explains the risks of charity fraud and counter-measures for charities.
We recently spoke with registered charity Amazing Grace Foundation about their charity, their ultimate goal and how they protect vulnerable children in the Philippines.
Partners are third parties that a charity might work with to deliver services or programs. Partners might be corporate organisations, other charities, government bodies or suppliers. It is important to note that a partner arrangement may be formal or informal, but it goes beyond a simple customer-supplier relationship.
Promoting reconciliation, mutual respect and tolerance between groups of individuals that are in Australia is a purpose set out in legislation.
We recently spoke with registered charity Living Child Inc about their work, their most exciting recent development and how they protect their vulnerable beneficiaries.
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM reflects on the achievements of the charity sector, the challenges it faces, and reminds us to remember the role we all play in supporting the sector’s valuable work.
Agendas play a key role in the success of any board or committee meeting a charity or not-for-profit might hold. Like a road map, a clear, concise and good quality agenda makes navigating board or committee meetings far easier.
