This webinar focused on charities operating overseas. We discussed the ACNC External Conduct Standards, which overseas charities are required to comply with, and we talked about the steps charities should take to ensure good governance when working internationally. We were also joined by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), to discuss the ACFID Code of Conduct.
This guidance defines ‘safeguarding’ and ‘vulnerable people’, and outlines your charity's legal obligations. It also provides approaches for managing safeguarding risks.
Registered charities have obligations to the ACNC which include reporting financial and other information and keeping records. Here are a range of useful resources to help you understand the ACNC's reporting obligations and what is required for a charity.
The 2024 Annual Information Statement (AIS) is now available. All charities registered with the ACNC must submit an AIS, and the dedicated 2024 AIS Hub will assist your charity to complete it.
In this month's Commissioner's Column, Sue Woodward AM talks about her recent trip to England where she met with the charity regulators of 7 nations to discuss ways to strengthen and support the global sector in the face of emerging challenges.