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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.
Public benefit
A charity’s purpose is for the public benefit if achieving it would be of benefit to the public generally or a sufficient section of the public.
Information and data management
Charities hold sensitive information about their beneficiaries, employees, volunteers and donors, so it’s important for charities to manage this data appropriately.
Financial reporting
All registered charities are required to report annually to the ACNC in the Annual Information Statement, which includes a section on charity finances. Medium and large sized charities must also submit an annual financial report.
Commissioner
The ACNC Commissioner is a statutory office holder appointed to administer the ACNC Act.
Subtype
See Charity subtype