From the 2023 Annual Information Statement (AIS), all charities except for Basic Religious Charities will be asked to report their related party transactions to the ACNC, due to changes announced in November 2021.
An Authorised Person is someone who holds a position in a charity that gives them authority to declare and sign documents for the charity.
Changes to the ACNC Charity Register have made it even easier to use - with advanced filters now available on the main page.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has welcomed the allocation of funding in the 2023-24 Federal Budget to allow the ACNC to disclose information about certain regulatory activities. This amounts to $2.9 million over the next four years, with $600,000 per year after that on an ongoing basis.
In her latest Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM pays tribute to the vital work of volunteers and reminds us that their contribution is not one we can afford to take for granted.
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 9th edition.
This checklist is for new charity Responsible or Authorised People. It outlines the steps you should take to ensure your charity’s details are up to date, you understand the obligations your charity has to the ACNC, and you have access to the charity in the Charity Portal. You can use this checklist as part of your handover process.
The ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has news and information for the charity sector. The May edition has now been sent to all charities and subscribers.
There have been changes to the administration of not-for-profit organisations that self-assess as income tax exempt. If your not-for-profit organisation meets the definition of charity, it cannot self-assess as income tax exempt.
As many charities prepare to submit their Annual Information Statement by 30 June, it is a good time to check that you can log into the Charity Portal, and once you are logged in, that you can see your charity listed. It is important that you are listed on your charity’s record as a Responsible Person or Authorised person, have access to the Charity Portal and understand how to report.
