This article outlines the requirements for submitting the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the ACNC and who is responsible for lodging it.
All registered charities must provide non-financial information to the ACNC about their operations for thereporting period in an Annual Information Statement. This information falls into four main categories:
Parishes and other entities whose financial year ends on 31 December, must lodge their AIS by 30 June the following year.
Entities whose financial year ends on 30 June, must lodge their AIS by 31 December the same year.
Synod Office lodges the Annual Information Statement for parishes.
Parishes may choose to lodge their own AIS via the ACNC Charity Portal. Guidance on setting up anaccount and completing the AIS is available on the ACNC website. You can also contact the ACNC on 13 22 62 or at advice@acnc.gov.au.
Please notify the Synod Office at support@adelaideanglicans.com to confirm your intention to lodge theAIS directly, and when the AIS has been successfully lodged and accepted.
Parishes must update the ACNC if there are changes to responsible persons. This includes the priest in charge, churchwardens and all parish council members. Updates must be made after each Annual Vestry Meeting.
Failure to keep this information current may result in the parish losing its charitable status. Parishes not classified as basic religious charities are also required to meet financial reporting obligations.
