To be registered as a charity, a not-for-profit must have charitable purposes that are ‘for the public benefit’. A charity’s purpose is for the public benefit if achieving it would be of benefit to the public generally, or to a 'sufficient section of the public'.
A charity’s governing document is the formal document that sets out the charity’s charitable purpose or purposes, that the charity operates on a not-for-profit basis, and the way the charity's governing body makes decisions and consults any members.
‘Charity’ has a technical legal meaning. When we decide whether to register an organisation as a charity, we apply the law taking relevant legislation into account.
This guidance summarises the rules and legislation regarding fundraising in Western Australia, as well as the regulators responsible for overseeing fundraising in Western Australia.
The ACNC is committed to supporting measures to address the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This engagement strategy aims to enhance the ACNC’s engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
This Statement of Commitment is an opportunity to strengthen the accountability measures that must accompany any meaningful commitment to reconciliation.
The ACNC has published a Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander peoples, reinforcing its dedication to fostering meaningful realtionships with First Nations communities across Australia.
This page provides a summary of the External Conduct Standards – a set of standards that govern how a registered charity must manage its activities, and resources used, outside Australia.
Each year, millions of Australians contribute their time, energy and expertise to volunteering. Without their contributions, much of the work that charities do would not be possible. To support their contribution, these are some things to keep in mind when engaging volunteers.
