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The Charitable Purpose
ACNC monthly e-newsletter
September 2022
Commissioner's Column
Since joining the ACNC as Acting Commissioner last month I have spent my first few weeks meeting with a large number of stakeholders across the sector individually, as well as with our Adviser and Sector forums.
It has been a pleasure to hear directly from charities and stakeholders themselves, who have been very generous with their time and feedback.
Charity news and updates
Guidance and resources for charities
2022 Annual Information Statement Hub
The AIS Hub is the first place you should visit when starting your charity's 2022 Annual Information Statement (AIS). The Hub has links to helpful guides, webinars, checklists and other reference material to help you submit your charity's AIS.
Online learning program
Our Governing Charities online learning program is made up of eight short courses and is designed to allow you to do one course, or all of them, in any order, whenever suits you.
Next free webinar -
22 September
Join us on Thursday 22 September for our next free webinar which will explore aspects of gaining and retaining ACNC registration. You can register for this webinar, and other upcoming webinars via the link below.
AGM resources
The ACNC has a range of resources to help your charity hold its annual general meeting. Download free templates, and find information to help ensure your charity meets its obligation.
2022 Annual Information Statement
The 2022 Annual Information Statement is now available in the Charity Portal for charities that operate on a standard financial year (1 July to 30 June) to submit.
Don't forget there have been changes to charity size thresholds and key management personnel reporting. You can learn more about the changes on the AIS Hub page.
Get in early, beat the rush and submit via the Portal now.
Stay up to date with all the latest charity news via our social media channels:
Answering your questions
A few of the most common questions we have been hearing from charities recently...
Q. I want to make sure I can finish the 2022 Annual Information Statement as soon as possible. What information should I have on hand to help?
A: The best places to find our supporting information are our 2022 Annual Information Statement Hub and Checklist.
The 2022 Annual Information Statement Hub provides a great overview of changes to charity size thresholds, as well as links to resources like our 2022 Annual Information Statement Guide.
The 2022 Annual Information Statement Checklist outlines the different information you should have handy before starting your work.
Q: Our Annual General Meeting is coming up soon. What should our charity be considering?
A: It is important your charity prepares a meeting agenda that covers several important tasks, such as confirming the minutes of your previous AGM, presenting the annual report and financial statement to members and electing new members to your charity’s board.
The meeting should also allow time for questions to the board.
It is vitally important to provide members with sufficient notice of the time and place where your AGM will be held.
The ACNC website contains more information about annual general meetings, as well as templates to help you prepare AGM minutes and agendas.
Additionally, we have useful information on our website regarding holding meetings remotely.
CPA Scholarships
Managers and financial officers of registered charities are invited to apply for one of five scholarships to complete The CPA Program.
Applications close 25 September 2022.
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 August 2022.
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.
In the spirit of reconciliation, 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, present and emerging.
