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Recorded Webinar: Branching Out: Regulatory Risks and Rewards for Charities conducting For-Profit Activities

The diversification of charities from their traditional operations into commercial or profitable activities which provide funds for their core work is now an accepted practice, but does require careful planning and structuring to avoid non-compliance with the strict regulations. T
PRESENTED BY Vera Visevic Partner - Mills Oakley , Sydney

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About the Webinar

The diversification of charities from their traditional operations into commercial or profitable activities which provide funds for their core work is now an accepted practice, but does require careful planning and structuring to avoid non-compliance with the strict regulations. This session will explore how charities can successfully navigate a move to for-profit activities without risking the ire of the regulators, including:

  • Re-visiting the meaning of “charitable purpose”
  • How can a for-profit activity be considered charitable?
  • Checking the constitution for limitations
  • Cases and examples including Commissioner of Taxation v Word Investments Limited [2008] HCA 55; Commissioner of Taxation v Hunger Project Australia [2014] FCAFC 69; YWCA Australia v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2020] NSWSC 1798
  • The ACNC’s view of when and how a charity can undertake for-profit activities
  • Structuring issues – is a separate entity necessary?
  • Taxation and financial considerations
  • Protecting status and covering all bases
  • Key risks and how to manage them

Presented By

Vera Visevic
Partner, Mills Oakley Sydney, NSW

Vera heads up the Sydney Not-for-Profit team at Mills Oakley. She practises not-for-profit and charity law.

Acting for numerous charities, religious, community groups, professional associations and not-for-profit organisations, Vera has over 30 years’ experience in the legal profession.

In the not-for-profit sector, Vera focuses on governance and fundraising issues, mergers and divisions, establishment of charitable trusts and funds, tax concessions and exemptions, social enterprises, and regularly advises on constitutions, structural advice and ATO endorsements.

Further, she is an author in “Charity Law”, European Lawyer Reference.

Vera sits on a number of boards and committees, including

  • NSW Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW, Community and Consumer Consultative Group
  • ACNC Professional User Group
  • Law Council of Australia – Charities & Not for Profits Committee
  • CatholicCare, Diocese of Parramatta
  • Everyday Justice, Mills Oakley’s charitable firm which seeks to assist the “missing middle” through free legal advice and representation

Vera has also been in publications including:

  • Charity Global Guide: Australia

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising not for profits, and executives working for not for profits and charities – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law . This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion. WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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