Role of the ACNC in deciding charity status
As the national charity regulator, the ACNC has responsibility for deciding if an organisation can be registered as a charity.
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Consultation informs related party reporting to the ACNC
From the 2023 Annual Information Statement (AIS), all charities except for Basic Religious Charities will be asked to report their related party transactions to the ACNC, due to changes announced in November 2021.
New Charity Register features make it even easier to find a cause close to your heart
Changes to the ACNC Charity Register have made it even easier to use - with advanced filters now available on the main page.
ACNC welcomes new funding to enhance regulatory transparency in the Federal Budget
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has welcomed the allocation of funding in the 2023-24 Federal Budget to allow the ACNC to disclose information about certain regulatory activities. This amounts to $2.9 million over the next four years, with $600,000 per year after that on an ongoing basis.
Volunteers are the beating heart of the sector – thank you!
In her latest Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM pays tribute to the vital work of volunteers and reminds us that their contribution is not one we can afford to take for granted.
Australian Charities Report - 9th edition
The Australian Charities Report is the annual analysis of the information we receive from charities in their Annual Information Statements. This is the 9th edition.
Checklist for new Responsible or Authorised People
This checklist is for new charity Responsible or Authorised People. It outlines the steps you should take to ensure your charity’s details are up to date, you understand the obligations your charity has to the ACNC, and you have access to the charity in the Charity Portal. You can use this checklist as part of your handover process.
The Charitable Purpose
The ACNC's monthly e-newsletter, The Charitable Purpose, has news and information for the charity sector. The May edition has now been sent to all charities and subscribers.
A good time to check you can log into the Charity Portal
As many charities prepare to submit their Annual Information Statement by 30 June, it is a good time to check that you can log into the Charity Portal, and once you are logged in, that you can see your charity listed. It is important that you are listed on your charity’s record as a Responsible Person or Authorised person, have access to the Charity Portal and understand how to report.
ACNC welcomes further fundraising red tape reduction in Queensland
Charities registered with the ACNC who plan to fundraise in Queensland no longer need to register separately with the QLD Office of Fair Trading.