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The ACNC’s regulatory approach places an emphasis on supporting charities to meet their obligations through advice, guidance and education. Understanding charities is at the centre of that approach.

This factsheet examines a number of trends and issues that small charities may encounter or need to address.

This factsheet looks at fundraising and the fundraising-related issues small charities may encounter.

This factsheet examines issues like internal disputes, conflicts of interest and charity wrongdoing.

This factsheet looks at issues like winding up and merging, as well as changes to charities' subtype or legal structure.

Someone who is properly inducted into your charity is quickly productive, meaning that they can hit the ground running and quickly be at their best in their new role.

Your small charity should treat its staff and volunteers with respect, and have a positive organisational attitude to its people. Ongoing staff and volunteer management occurs through planning, processes/procedures and the right attitude.

Agendas play a key role in the success of any board or committee meeting a charity or not-for-profit might hold. Like a road map, a clear, concise and good quality agenda makes navigating board or committee meetings far easier.

The ACNC defines a conflict of interest as when someone’s personal interests conflict with their ability to act in the best interests of the charity they are a part of.