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Download a form to apply for a charitable fundraising authority
Look up the register of Charitable Fundraising Licences
General reference to authority holders, and a manual of model practices and procedures for charities.
NSW Government's quick guide to starting a Charity
Information and resources about conducting fundraising appeals to finance charitable activities.
Full list of Forms, fact sheets and guidelines for Charitable fundraising activities
ATO's guide for endorsements for Charities to receive tax concessions
ATO Taxation Guide for non-profit organisations
Fair Trading's guide to incorporating an association
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.
Look up the register of Charitable Fundraising Licences
Apply for an Authority to FundraiseDownload a form to apply for a charitable fundraising authority
Best Practice Guide for Charitable FundraisingGeneral reference to authority holders, and a manual of model practices and procedures for charities.
NSW Government's quick guide to starting a Charity
All about Charitable fundraising in NSWInformation and resources about conducting fundraising appeals to finance charitable activities.
Forms, Fact Sheets and GuidelinesFull list of Forms, fact sheets and guidelines for Charitable fundraising activities
ATO - Guide to endorsements for charitiesATO's guide for endorsements for Charities to receive tax concessions
Tax Basics for Non-profit OrganisationsATO Taxation Guide for non-profit organisations
Incorporating an association in NSWFair Trading's guide to incorporating an association