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Charities and Non-profits.

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Charities and not-for-profits are among Australia’s largest and most essential industries, supporting vulnerable Australians in need. We partner with charitable and not-for-profit clients to help them navigate their highly regulated sector and to ensure they meet their legal compliance requirements.

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If you run a charity or not-for-profit organisation, we can assist you with all of your legal needs, including:

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  • structuring your organisation;

  • drafting and reviewing contracts;

  • reviewing your compliance with fundraising laws;

  • employment and safety advice;

  • working with volunteers;

  • corporate governance;

  • intellectual property.

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How we can help your Charities and Non-Profits Business

 

Charitable Fundraising Licences

 

Our lawyers assist with obtaining the relevant fundraising licences across various jurisdictions, helping to simplify state and territory-specific compliance and ensure compliance with fundraising laws. In turn, this facilitates ethical and legal donation solicitation.

 

Registration

 

We take care of the registration process that secures legal recognition, enabling your NFP to operate lawfully. We guide your NFP through Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) registration, advising on the intersection of charitable purposes and DGR status to secure tax benefits.

 

NFP Setup and Structuring

 

We specialise in creating customised structures for NFP and charitable organisations, ensuring sound governance, risk management, and operational efficiency that aligns with your organisation’s principles and long-term objectives. We provide strategic advice on your setup and appropriate legal structure to ensure legal efficiency and compliance that reduces your risk and supports your mission.

 

Charity Tax Concessions and Advice

 

We will assist with strategic advice on tax concessions and exemptions, maximising financial efficiency, and optimising benefits under the law for charities. This includes advising on federal tax concessions for ACNC-registered charities and navigating the tax landscape for fundraising and related activities.

 

Contractual Agreements

 

LegalVIsion drafts and reviews contracts, from service agreements to partnerships, ensuring clarity, fairness, and legal integrity in all transactions. We provide comprehensive support for drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers and service providers, ensuring legal safeguards.

 

Regulatory Compliance and Advice

 

We help you navigate the complexities of NFP regulation, providing up-to-date advice on maintaining compliance and good standing with oversight bodies.We also help ensure your marketing and fundraising activities meet ACCC and state regulations with robust policies for sponsorship and fundraising.

 

Employment and Safety

 

You can rely on us for guidance on employment law, creating safe workplaces, and establishing policies that protect your organisation and its workforce. We specialise in employment and workplace safety law for NFPs, addressing the unique aspects of volunteer and contractor engagement. Members can upgrade to our Employment and Work, Health & Safety Advisory services, providing ongoing risk management and employee training to help you demonstrate compliance.

 

Privacy and Data

 

For this sensitive issue, we offer counsel on privacy laws, focusing on the secure and lawful handling of donor data and compliance standards. We ensure you have robust data management and privacy policies in place to safeguard sensitive information, complying with legal standards.

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