A charity can apply to have certain information withheld from the public Charity Register. However, we can only approve applications to have information withheld in limited circumstances.
Information on reviewing and auditing financial reports.
All charities, including small ones, must meet a set of Governance Standards to be registered, and remain registered, with the ACNC. This factsheet details those standards.
In addition to looking at concerns about individual charities, the ACNC also looks at trends to identify broader areas of concern to focus on.
Generally speaking, all charities must submit their Annual Information Statement within six months from the end of their reporting period. This page explains the consequences of charities not submitting their Annual Information Statement on time.
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Financial statements that make up charities' annual financial reporting must be prepared as per the ACNC Act and the ACNC Regulations and in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB).
This Commissioner’s Policy Statement gives guidance on entitlement to registration under Division 25 of the ACNC Act. It provides information about, when a charity is entitled to registration, and the process of registration.
Download the applicable spreadsheet from those listed below in order to complete the Ancillary Fund sections of the Annual Information Statement.
Guidance on how the ACNC will make decisions in order to ensure high quality decision-making and promote consistency in decisions.