Legal Insights
From Idea to Impact: What Prospective Community Charities Need to Know
Common in the not-for-profit space, deductible gift recipient (DGR) status allows organisations endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to receive donations which donors may then claim as tax deductions.
Key Insights from the Latest Annual Charities Report
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission has released their annual charity report analysing the activity of 51,536 charities over 2022. The report looks at the revenue, expenses and equity of charities in Australia, with a focus on extra small charities and the impact the cost of living crisis has had on those charities.
A closer look at related party reporting for charities
Not-for-profit organisations and charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) often engage in agreements and arrangements with individuals or entities with whom they share pre-established connections or a common interest, particularly when starting out.
Charity & Not-for-Profit Webinar
Harwood Andrews was very pleased to host the Commissioner of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC), The Hon Dr. Gary Johns as our keynote speaker for our Charity & Not-for-Profit event, this year held as a live webinar.
Is your Charity operating overseas?
Last week, the Australia Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission introduced External Conduct Standards (ECS), with which all charities that operate overseas (including Basic Religious Charities) must comply.