If you are thinking of establishing a not-for-profit organisation or charity, or even if you are running one already, it is important to know the answer to the question of what a charity actually is. The answer might surprise you and is more complicated than people first think.

When you are setting up a new charity or not-for-profit, you will of course need to come up with a name. Something that resonates with you and the team you may have working with and supporting you. This article will help you learn about the different considerations you should have while giving your organisation a name.

This article will help you once and for all understand what not-for-profit is and how it is different from a charity, as well as break down some common misconceptions about not-for-profit organisations.

If you have ever wondered what incorporation is or why it is beneficial, this article will help explain!

Corporate social responsibility and philanthropy are increasingly being acknowledged as a necessary component of modern corporate activity. As well as being good for the broader community, such activity can bring direct benefits to your company, including by increasing good will and reputation, improving employee engagement and building client loyalty. One method often utilised to facilitate or increase corporate social responsibility and philanthropy is the establishment of a corporate foundation. This article will outline the key things to consider in deciding what approach is right for your company.

This article is part one in a three-part series on what deductible gift recipient endorsement is and how it operates. This part will focus on what it is, why organisations have it and other information that will help you better understand the complicated regime.

This article is part two in a three-part series on what deductible gift recipient endorsement is and how it operates. This part will focus on why endorsement might not always be useful, the different categories of deductible gift recipient endorsement and the difference between whole and part-organisation endorsement.

This article is part three in a three-part series on what deductible gift recipient endorsement is and how it operates. This part will focus on how to apply for endorsement and why an application might fail and what you should do if your application is declined.

This article will help you determine whether you are ready to incorporate, finalise the process for incorporation, and lodge the application forms.

Some organisations are lucky enough to be exempt from paying income tax. This article will help you determine whether your organisation is eligible to self-assess as exempt from income tax.

This article is part one in a two part series on fundraising. This part will focus on what fundraising is, whether you are allowed to fundraise and what happens if you breach the law.

This article is part two in a two-part series on fundraising. This part will focus on how to apply for a fundraising licence, why your application might be denied and what your fundraising obligations are likely to be if you are successful.