Establishing a NFP Organisation
If you're considering establishing a small, locally controlled NFP to meet community needs, this how-to-guide explains the pros and cons, and the things you need to consider. This guide may also be useful to people who are employed to support communities, such as local government community development workers.
Setting up a community-managed not-for-profit organisation: A guide to the steps and the benefits (PDF 525kb) or (Word 261kb).
Watch an online workshop on setting up a community-managed NFP (developed by the Office for the Community Sector, Victorian Local Governance Association, Municipal Association of Victoria and Community Child Care.
What type of organisation is right for you?
Incorporation:
- Consumer Affairs Victoria
- Associations Incorporation Act 1981 contains the relevant legislation.
Other structures:
- If you do not wish to incorporate, PilchConnect's website can help you to decide what structure might suit your organisation.
- Philanthropic foundations, Philanthropy Australia's website has more information on types of foundations - such as community or family foundations.
Other Useful Resources
- Social Trader's website contains a guide to setting up a social enterprise
- The Our Community website has a guide to setting up a general NFP
- Tax information for different types of NFPs can be found at the Australian Taxation Office website.
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