Specialist Legal Support for Not-for-Profits and Charities Across Australia
At Allied Legal, our not for profit lawyers understand that charities and not-for-profits are more than just legal entities – they’re a driving force for social change. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or scaling an existing organisation, your success depends on having strong legal foundations, governance systems, and structures that align with your mission.
As not for profit legal services specialists, we work closely with purpose-led organisations across Australia, providing strategic legal advice tailored to the not-for-profit and charitable sector. We help you navigate regulatory obligations, stakeholder relationships, and the ever-changing compliance landscape – so you can focus on what you do best: making a difference.
Our experienced charity lawyers have worked extensively with charities, social enterprises, and community organisations across health, education, environment, social justice, and faith-based sectors. This insight means practical, relevant legal advice for your organisation’s unique needs.
Establishment and Registration
We guide you through establishing and registering your not-for-profit or charity, from choosing the right legal structure to ACNC registration and tax concessions.
Governance and Constitution Advice
We draft and update your Constitution, Rules and governance policies, and support your board and responsible persons to govern with confidence.
Compliance and Risk Management
We help you manage your ACNC, ATO and fundraising obligations, and respond to investigations or audits if they arise.
Fundraising, Grants & Sponsorships
We advise on fundraising law, sponsorships and donor relationships, and review grant agreements to protect your organisation’s interests.
DGR Status & Tax Advice
We help you apply for and maintain Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and other tax concessions, so you can strengthen your fundraising.
Employment and Volunteer Engagement
We prepare employee contracts and volunteer agreements, and help you manage workplace disputes and investigations when they arise.
FAQs
Establishing a not-for-profit starts with selecting the right legal structure – typically a company limited by guarantee or incorporated association – then preparing governing documents that meet regulator requirements before registering with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Allied Legal’s not for profit lawyers guide you through each step of this process, from structuring and drafting governing documents to ACNC registration and applying for tax concessions, so your organisation starts on a compliant footing.
As a charity or NFP, your board or committee must act with care and diligence, comply with ACNC governance standards, and proactively manage conflicts of interest as they arise.
Our charity lawyers provide tailored governance advice, board training, and constitution reviews to help your responsible persons meet these obligations with confidence.
Fundraising laws differ across Australian states and territories, covering licensing, disclosure obligations, and rules around sponsorship arrangements, raffles, and appeals.
We advise not-for-profits and charities on navigating this fragmented landscape, helping you run compliant fundraising campaigns and structure sponsorship and donor arrangements with confidence.
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement is administered by the ATO and is subject to specific eligibility criteria that must be maintained on an ongoing basis, not just at application.
Allied Legal guides you through the DGR application process, helps ensure your governing documents meet requirements, and supports your organisation with ongoing compliance to protect that status.
Volunteer agreements should clearly define roles, responsibilities, insurance coverage, and codes of conduct, while employee contracts must comply with employment laws and reflect your organisation’s values.
We draft and review both volunteer and staff agreements with a focus on risk mitigation and clarity, helping protect your organisation and the people who support it.
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