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Charitable Fundraising

  • Authority to Fundraise

    The Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 outlines how a charity can legally undertake fundraising activities.

    The objects of the Act are:

    * to promote proper and efficient management and administration of fundraising appeals for charitable purposes,

    * to ensure proper keeping and auditing of accounts in connection with such appeals, and

    * to prevent deception of members of the public who desire to support worthy causes.

    Many organisations conduct fundraising appeals in order to finance their charitable activities. If your organisation intends to fundraise for its charitable purposes it must hold an authority to fundraise.

    NSW Fair Trading uses OneGov to administer Charitable Fundraising Authorities.


 
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Check a charitable fundraising licence online

Look up the register of Charitable Fundraising Licences

Apply for an Authority to Fundraise

Download a form to apply for a charitable fundraising authority

Best Practice Guide for Charitable Fundraising

General reference to authority holders, and a manual of model practices and procedures for charities.

Useful Links

Starting a Charity

NSW Government's quick guide to starting a Charity

All about Charitable fundraising in NSW

Information and resources about conducting fundraising appeals to finance charitable activities.

Forms, Fact Sheets and Guidelines

Full list of Forms, fact sheets and guidelines for Charitable fundraising activities

ATO - Guide to endorsements for charities

ATO's guide for endorsements for Charities to receive tax concessions

Tax Basics for Non-profit Organisations

ATO Taxation Guide for non-profit organisations

Incorporating an association in NSW

Fair Trading's guide to incorporating an association