Each charity has a governing document which sets out its charitable purposes, confirms that it operates on a not-for-profit basis, and details how its governing body makes decisions and consults any members. These templates are examples that charities can use.
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 full interactive Charity Data Explorer from the Australian Charities Report - 9th edition. Explore the data used for the Australian Charities Report in the sections below.
The ACNC’s library of charity registration summaries has recently been updated, with new additions providing insights into how the ACNC makes registration decisions.
With state elections planned in South Australia this month, and in Victoria at the end of the year, it is vital to understand rules around charity advocacy.
The ACNC has expanded its library of charity registration summaries, featuring new cases that outline how the ACNC makes registration decisions for organisations working across international borders.
Understanding charities and supporting them to become familiar with and meet their obligations to the ACNC in an accessible way is fundamental to the way the ACNC operates. We aim to demonstrate best practice in our stakeholder engagement as well as innovation in the way we communicate with and seek feedback from charities.