Small Charities Library - Other regulators and obligations
This factsheet provides information on other regulators that may oversee small charities, as well as other obligations they might have.
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Trust deed
A trust deed is a type of governing document.
Research
One of the ACNC's functions is to improve public understanding of the work of charities and the not-for-profit sector generally. To aid this, the ACNC conducts research on topics relevant to the sector.
Charitable purpose
A charitable purpose is a mission or an object. It is the reason a charity has been set up and what its activities work towards achieving.
Trusts
A trust is a legal structure that holds and uses funds, property or other assets for its beneficiaries.
Social media
You can connect with the ACNC through a variety of social media, including Facebook, X, YouTube and LinkedIn
Social clubs
Generally, social clubs or associations do not meet the legal meaning of charity as the purpose of social interaction is not generally recognised as a charitable purpose.
Self-help groups
Open and non-discriminatory self-help groups that otherwise meet the legal meaning of charity and our requirements for registration can register as charities with the ACNC.
Sporting clubs or associations
Generally, sporting clubs or associations do not meet the legal meaning of charity because their purposes are generally not recognised as charitable.
Registered Charity Tick
The Registered Charity Tick was developed by the ACNC as a way for registered charities to promote their presence on the Charity Register.