For the public

The ACNC Charity Register contains information about Australia's registered charities. You can search for information about a charity's programs, beneficiaries, locations and more.

• Search for a charity
• Search for a charity program
• Learn more about the ACNC Charity Register
• Information on the ACNC Charity Register
• Understanding financial information on the Charity Register

This information is designed to help you decide how to support a registered charity, either by donating or volunteering.

• Is my donation tax deductible?
• Charities and fundraising
• Donating and volunteering
• Giving safely
• Supporting disaster relief appeals
• Charities and crowdfunding

Learn more about the charity sector in Australia, including the common myths and misconceptions about running a charity.

• Charities and administration costs
• Guide: Charity Money Myths
• Are there too many charities in Australia?
• Charities, elections and advocacy
• Other charity regulators

We collect data from charities when they register, update their details, and submit their Annual Information Statements. We make charity data available in datasets published on data.gov.au, and in our annual Charities Report.

• Australian Charities Report - 10th edition
• Australian Charities Report - 10th edition data
• ACNC data published on data.gov.au
• Browse the full list of ACNC reports

We take concerns about registered charities seriously. We review all concerns raised with us, investigate where appropriate and refer concerns to other agencies if needed.

• What the ACNC can investigate
• What the ACNC cannot investigate
• Charities and internal disputes
• How we ensure charities meet their obligations

The ACNC’s Registered Charity Tick aims to gives reassurance to the public that a charity is transparent, accountable and listed on the ACNC Charity Register.

• Find out more about the Registered Charity Tick, including information on who can use it