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The Charitable Purpose
ACNC monthly e-newsletter
November 2023
Commissioner's Column
As the year races to a close, many charities are preparing festive season fundraising campaigns. Australians are generous and often this means there is a surge in giving at this time. With news reports of cyberattacks on a third-party telemarketing firm (with well-known charities affected), concern about the impact of cybercrime and the need for support to help charities protect their donors’ data and privacy has been heightened. Certainly, when breaches occur, they can have a significant impact on a charity’s reputation and the sector more broadly.
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Charity news and updates Guidance and resources for charities
Governance Toolkit: Cyber Security
The ACNC's Cyber Security Governance Toolkit defines cyber security, outlines your charity's legal obligations, and explains how to manage the risks of cyber attacks. There are also additional resources available, including a cyber security assessment and checklist, as well as templates for your charity's use.
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Charity Fraud Awareness Week (27 Nov - 1 Dec 23) brings together charities/NGOs/not-for-profits, regulators, law enforcement representatives and umbrella bodies, and other not-for-profit stakeholders from across the world to share knowledge, expertise, and good practice in fraud prevention
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Becoming a charity board member: What you should know
Related party transactions webinar 28th November
Joining a charity board can be a fantastic way to channel your specific skills and connections into a worthy cause. This free online course aims to help you understand your duties as a board member and evaluate whether a registered charity is a good fit for you.
The 2023 Annual Information Statement sees charities reporting on their related party transactions. This webinar will remind charities of the specific obligations they may have, as well as relevant questions in the Annual Information Statement they may have to answer.
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2023 Annual Information Statement
Charities that operate on a standard financial year (1 July to 30 June) must submit their 2023 Annual Information Statement prior to the 31 January.
Remember that there will be new questions requiring you to report your charity's dealings with related parties. Learn more about the new questions and what you need to know before completing your charity's AIS in the AIS Hub [[link removed]].
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A few of the most common questions we have been hearing from charities recently...
Q. I've created a Charity Portal account, but I can't see my charity - what do I do?
A. If you cannot see your charity listed, you will need another Responsible or Authorised Person to give you access.
They'll need to log in to their own Charity Portal account and add you as a Responsible or Authorised Person. It's important they provide the same name and email when they add you as you used when signing up to the Charity Portal.
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Q: I'm new on the board of my charity, and I don't know when our Annual Information Statement is due. How can I find out?
A. Each charity has its own due date based on the reporting year it has recorded with us. By default, charities are deemed to operate on a standard financial year (1 July to 30 June) but a charity can apply to have a different reporting year.
The due date for the Annual Information Statement for each charity is listed on its Charity Register page.
Look up your charity on the Charity Register [[link removed]] to see the due date for its Annual Information Statement. Charities that operate on a standard financial year (1 July to 30 June) must submit their 2023 Annual Information Statement prior to the 31 January. Submit early to avoid the rush.
We register hundreds of new charities every month. You can view the list of newly registered charities by clicking on the button below.
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Welcome to the charities registered with the ACNC in October 2023.
To remain eligible for registration, charities must meet ongoing obligations [[link removed]].
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 [[link removed]].
Holding an annual general meeting is a good way to be accountable to your members. Read more about AGMs and view our free resources [[link removed]].
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.
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