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30 ACT charities at risk of losing their status

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THE Commissioner of the national charity regulator Susan Pascoe says that nearly 1,700 registered charities, 30 of which are located in the ACT, are at risk of losing their charity status with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

“The charities had failed to report to the ACNC previously and the next reporting deadline was fast approaching,” Susan said.

“Registered charities must submit an Annual Information Statement to the ACNC each year/

“These charities have already failed to submit an Annual Information Statement for either 2013 or 2014, and are now just days away from being overdue for 2015 as well.

“This means these charities are about to become what we refer to as ‘double defaulters’, which is grounds for revocation of charity status.

“We have published a list of the charities that are at risk at acnc.gov.au/doubledefaulters to provide a final opportunity for these charities to submit outstanding reports.

“We believe a number of these charities have wound up; however some are likely still operating.

“I encourage people to check the list and if they are associated with one of the charities, or know someone that is, please contact the ACNC immediately.”

Commissioner Pascoe warned that these charities were also at risk of losing their Commonwealth charity tax concessions.

“Registration with the ACNC is a prerequisite for attaining Commonwealth charity tax concessions such as deductible gift recipient status, income tax exemption, Fringe Benefits Tax rebates, and Goods and Services Tax concessions.

“Charities that have their status revoked by the ACNC will no longer be able to access Commonwealth charity tax concessions.

“A further 15,000 registered charities are also due to submit their reporting by 30 June – over 400 are located in the ACT.

“As well as being a legislative requirement, reporting to the ACNC on time shows the community that the charity is committed to transparency.

“Once a charity submits its Annual Information Statement, the Charity Register is updated, giving the community an insight into the important work the charity is doing for the community.

“The Charity Register is becoming an increasingly popular source of information about Australia’s charities. In just over three and a half years, it has received over 1.5 million views.”

The Charity Register can be searched free of charge at acnc.gov.au/findacharity.

Further information about charity reporting requirements, including the Annual Information Statement, is available at acnc.gov.au/reporting.

Registered charities at risk of revocation can be found at acnc.gov.au/doubledefaulters.

The ACT charities listed as double defaulters are:

  • Australian Catholic Social Justice Council
  • The Christian Community In Australia Inc
  • Canberra Youth Music Incorporated
  • Majura Primary School Canteen
  • Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple Of The Act Incorporated
  • Friends Of The Church Of St John The Baptist Canberra
  • Fadden Primary School P & C Association
  • National Capital Church
  • National Servicemens Assoc Of Australia Act Branch Incorporated
  • Charnwood Primary School P&C Assn Incorporated
  • Kingsford Smith School (Kss) Community Association
  • National Commission For Clergy Life And Ministry
  • Campbell After School Activity Centre
  • Trustees Of The Roman Catholic For The Archdiocese Of Canberra And Goulburn As Trustee For St Joseph’s Primary Eden Parents And Friends Association
  • Ngunnawal Primary School Parents & Citizens Assoiation Inc
  • Maribyrnong Primary School Parents And Citizens Association Inc.
  • Yarralumla Primary School P&C Association Inc
  • National Committee For Professional Standards
  • The Trustee For Kaleen High School Library Trust Fund
  • The Medical Advances Without Animals Trust
  • Reid Preschool Parent Association Inc
  • Capital Arts Patrons Organisation Inc
  • Evatt Primary School Parents And Citizens Association Incorporated
  • Australian National Committee Of The International Council Of Museums Incorporated
  • Chisholm Preschool Parent Association Inc
  • Tugeranong Town Occasional Chile Care Centre Inc
  • Potters House Christian Church Of Canberra
  • Nationlight Church Inc
  • Miracles Australia Inc
  • African Voice Pty Ltd

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