Charity conflicts of interest are a key governance risk for directors and boards. This guide explains how to identify, disclose, and manage them effectively.

Practical Steps to Improve a Charity Board’s Processes

Practical Steps to Improve a Charity Board’s Processes

Australian law imposes certain obligations on the responsible entities for registered charities. In this Insight, we look at some of these, and outline practical steps Boards can take to improve their processes and successfully execute their obligations.

Are Religious Charities Eligible for DGR Status?

Are Religious Charities Eligible for DGR Status?

While “religious charities” are the most common type of charitable activity, they do not come with an automatic DGR tax status. We explore this in greater detail and look at strategies that can be used for charities attempting to gain DGR status. According to the ACNC’s most recent Charities Report, the most common reported charitable […]

Birchgrove Legal in the High Court of Australia: A recent case study

Birchgrove Legal in the High Court of Australia: A recent case study

In this Case Study, we present a summary of recent work our firm was involved in which saw us represent our client in the High Court of Australia. Case Study: VELLA and Ors v COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NSW) & ANOR [2019] HCA 38 Area of Law: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Birchgrove Legal acted in […]

The importance of Charitable Purpose

The importance of Charitable Purpose

The purposes for which a charity operates are among the most important issues over which the ACNC can choose to review and take action against an organisation. In this Insight, we explore the importance of “Charity Purpose” and why it is important to amend your Governing Document in case your purpose changes. As mentioned in […]

Compliance Reviews by the ACNC

Compliance Reviews by the ACNC

The ACNC announced earlier this year that it plans to review 500 charities this year. In this Insight, we explore what the ACNC will be investigating, and what NFP organisations need to be aware of. In a statement earlier this year, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) indicated that it planned to review approximately […]

Charitable Fundraising in NSW

Charitable Fundraising in NSW

The Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 was enacted to regulate public fundraising for charitable purposes in New South Wales. This Insight piece summarises what is covered by the Act and the requirements in order to fundraise for charitable purposes in New South Wales. The Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 was enacted to regulate public fundraising for charitable […]