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The Charitable Purpose
ACNC monthly e-newsletter
June 2023
Commissioner's Column
Recently, I appeared before Senate Estimates in Canberra. It’s one of the many ways we are transparent and accountable to the sector and the public. We take this duty seriously as it supports trust and confidence in our ability to perform fairly and effectively as a regulator.
The same is true for charities. If charities don’t prioritise transparency and accountability, they risk losing the public’s trust and this in turn limits their ability to continue their vital work.
Charity news and updates
Guidance and resources for charities
Annual Information Statement Hub
The 2022 AIS Hub contains all the information you need to complete the 2022 AIS. It has helpful guides, checklists and other resources to help you submit your charity's AIS.
Related Party Transactions reporting
Charities will be required to report on related party transactions from the 2023 Annual Information Statement onwards. Learn more about what this means for your charity.
2022 Annual Information Statement
The 2022 Annual Information Statement (AIS) due date for charities that operate on a calendar financial year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) is fast approaching.
These charities must submit before 30 June 2023.
Time is running out. Submit now.
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Answering your questions
A few of the most common questions we have been hearing from charities recently...
Q. I've been told I need to update my charity's Responsible People, but I'm not sure who the Responsible People for my charity are?
A. The term Responsible People refers to the people who are responsible for governing your charity and deciding how your charity is run.
These are usually your board or committee members, or your trustees.
Generally, chief executive officer, company secretary and public officer - while important - aren't Responsible People unless they are on the board, committee or your charity's governing document says otherwise.
Q. My charity was sent a reminder saying we need to submit our Annual Information Statement. What do we need to do now?
A. Charities that operate on a calendar financial year (1 January to 31 December) must submit their 2022 Annual Information Statement by 30 June 2023.
Charities submit their Annual Information Statement in the ACNC Charity Portal. If you have trouble logging in or creating an account, or can’t see your charity listed, there are instructions on our website.
In the Portal, click on your charity’s name, then go to ‘Manage reporting’ and click ‘Start 2022 AIS’.
You can refer to our 2022 Annual Information Statement Hub to find more resources to help you complete your charity’s Annual Information Statement. These include a detailed guide and checklist.
We also have an online learning short course about completing the Annual Information Statement if you need further help.
We register hundreds of new charities every month. You can view the list of newly registered charities by clicking on the button below.
Welcome to the new charities that were registered with the ACNC in May 2023.
To remain eligible for registration, charities must meet ongoing obligations.
Each time a Responsible Person (a committee or board member or trustee) commences or resigns from their position, you must notify us. Learn more about notifying the ACNC.
Holding an Annual General Meeting is a good way to be accountable to your members. Read more about AGMs and view our free resources.
The ACNC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and elders past and present.
