Charity Reputations

Despite poor publicity as a result of the scandals involving third party fundraising companies engaged by charities to seek donations, the Charity Reputation Index 2016 shows increased trust in sector .  Oliver Freedman, from AMR , the company which conducted the survey of the charity sector, noted "The sector, as a whole, has improved its standing with the community."

The ACNC has responded to the scandals by producing a guide in conjunction with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) and the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA), to help charities manage existing relationships with fundraisers, enter into new agreements and ensure they meet their obligations as a registered charity.