ACNC Media Guide
The media guide provides journalists with an overview of the ACNC’s role as the national regulator of charities, explains what information we can provide to the media and the public, and answers some frequently asked questions.
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ACNC Charity Forum
The Charity Forum membership comprises invited representatives of the charity sector and professional advisers to the charity sector, primarily from the legal and accounting professions. The forum brings this membership together with ACNC representatives and invited observer members.
ACNC Small Charities Library
Small Charities Library home page
Investing charity money for financial return
Charities must operate on a not-for-profit basis. But this doesn’t mean they must merely break even or run at a loss. As part of their approach to financial management, charities may choose to invest surplus funds. This guidance defines common investment terms, and outlines key considerations for charities when investing funds to generate income or grow assets.
Financial management tool
Complete the charity governance tool to self-assess the steps your charity is currently taking to manage finances, and to identify any areas of improvement. Make notes of any discussion or action items, and discuss them at your charity's next board or committee meeting. You can print or save your answers.
Safeguarding tool
Complete the charity governance tool to self-assess the steps your charity is currently taking to manage safeguarding, and to identify any areas of improvement. Make notes of any discussion or action items, and discuss them at your charity's next board or committee meeting. You can print or save your answers.
Charity governance tools
These charity governance tools aim to help charities self-assess compliance with their governance obligations. Completing the tools also allows charities to reflect on their current governance practices, and identify issues that may prevent good governance.
New online tools to help charities strengthen governance: finances and safeguarding
The ACNC has developed two new online resources to support good governance practices for charities.
Regulation of charities in Western Australia
This guidance covers the regulation of Western Australian charities, and the obligations specific to charities in Western Australia.
Fundraising in Western Australia
This guidance summarises the rules and legislation regarding fundraising in Western Australia, as well as the regulators responsible for overseeing fundraising in Western Australia.