Small Charities Library - Emerging issues and trends
This factsheet examines a number of trends and issues that small charities may encounter or need to address.
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After Bondi terror attack, ACNC urges donors to be cautious before donating to appeals
Following Sunday’s tragic terror attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is urging donors to be cautious before donating to fundraising appeals.
Managing charity money: A guide for Responsible People
This guide has been developed to help charities understand their obligations to the ACNC regarding financial management, reporting on transactions and the use charity funds.
Queensland reforms cut red tape for registered charities
Red tape cuts for all Australian charities that conduct fundraising are now in place, with the latest reform now taking effect in Queensland.
Other regulators
In addition to obligations to the ACNC, charities may also have obligations to other Commonwealth, state, or local government agencies due to benefits they receive, their legal structure, how they fundraise, or their specific sector.
Supporting disaster relief
This guidance covers key steps people should consider before supporting a charity during an emergency or in the wake of a natural disaster – either in Australia or overseas.
Things your charity should be doing right now
This webinar looked at the issues that charities continue to face, and provided meaningful ideas and guidance on tasks they should be doing now to help them.
Donating to legitimate charities
Australians have long been extraordinarily generous when it comes to donating to worthy causes. But with so many worthy causes to choose from, how do donors know their money is going to the right place? This factsheet provides guidance on donating safely to legitimate charities.
Charities wishing to support disaster relief
Charities play an important role in supporting the victims of natural disasters – from providing food and shelter to counselling those who may have lost loved ones. Across Australia, charities are always at the heart of responding to major emergencies. This guidance list some things charities need to do or consider when looking to support disaster relief.
Letter to the editor - Fairfax Media
A letter to the editor of Fairfax Media written by the Commissioner, the Hon Dr Gary Johns, regarding the article published on 8 May 2019.