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Charity Register

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Introduction

The Charity Register is a free, searchable database containing information about all registered Australian charities.

Australian Charities and Not for profits stakeholders and people

Summary of resource

The Charity Register helps you find out more information about a charity:

  • Learn about a charity's mission, programs, and activities.

  • See how a charity uses its funds.

  • Discover the names of people involved in running the charity.

  • Find out if the ACNC has taken any enforcement actions against the charity.

Benefits for Volunteer Involving Organisations

  • Research charities before donating or volunteering.

  • Gain transparency into the operations of Australian charities.

  • Showcase your charity's legitimacy, accountability, and financial health.

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The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities.
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