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Public Benevolent Institutions

A Public Benevolent Institution is a type of charitable institution that has a main purpose of relieving poverty or distress.

Whistleblower protections

A whistleblower is someone with inside knowledge of an organisation who reports misconduct or dishonest or illegal activity that may have occurred within that organisation. Whistleblower protections are the protections provided to whistleblowers to enable them to come forward to report misconduct without fear of retribution or personal detriment.

Small Charities Library - Social media

Charities should use social media responsibly, in line with public expectations and in ways which do not compromise the charity’s reputation or community standing. A social media policy can help guide charity behaviour and mitigate risks.

Deductible gift recipients (DGR) and the ACNC

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) decides on endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). The ACNC registers eligible organisations as charities. It's important to note that not all charities are eligible for DGR endorsement.

Charities and the bushfire disaster response

This special webinar aimed to assist charities that have received an influx of donations or funding to help conduct bushfire-related relief efforts, or who are working in areas affected by the recent Australian bushfires.

Managing charity money in the wake of COVID-19

With charities continue to feel the effects brought about by COVID-19, our July 2020 webinar provided practical advice and good practice tips on managing money - including an emphasis on financial forecasting. It also offered important reminders for charities as they move into the new financial year, perhaps approach important reporting deadlines, and think about their annual general meetings.

ACNC External Conduct Standards - one year on

The ACNC External Conduct Standards were established in 2019. The standards govern how registered charities must manage their activities and resources outside Australia. One year on from their arrival, this webinar looked some of the burning issues charities have experienced in complying with the standards over the past 12 months, as well as current challenges relevant to charities operating overseas.