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Starting a Not-for-profit Organisation

About this training session

This session is popular with councils wanting to provide practical guidance for local groups starting a new not-for-profit or formalising an existing group.

We'll guide you through the key legal requirements when starting up and getting started.

You'll learn about:

  • What a not-for-profit organisation is
  • The incorporation decision
  • Auspicing
  • Legal structures available
  • Becoming an incorporated association
  • Running an incorporated association
  • Charity status and tax concessions
  • Top tips for starting out and additional resources to help with the process

Who should attend


Groups who are thinking about starting up or getting involved in a not-for-profit organisation should attend this session.

Note: This session is only available for booking by councils, government and peak bodies, and cannot be run as in-house training for one group. 

Who runs the session?


Your training will be run by one of our lawyers, who all specialise in charity and not-for-profit law.

How is this session delivered?

Our 3-hour sessions can be delivered online or in-person (subject to availability). Each session is an in-depth, interactive exploration of the topics outlined above, with small breakout sessions for participants to workshop legal issues, discuss scenarios, and problem-solve as a group. 

What is the cost?

Contact us to discuss a tailored proposal to suit your needs.

How long is the session?

3 hours

How many people can attend?

We recommend a maximum of 30 participants. If you think your group will exceed this, please let us know.

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