Start Here: Is a Basic Not-for-Profit Right for You?

This simplified structure is often used by small charities, community groups, and informal associations. If this suits your needs, move to the next step.

Other Structures (Coming Soon)

• 🏛️ Incorporated Association (via Office of Fair Trading)
• 📜 Company Limited by Guarantee (ASIC)
• 🔐 Trust-Based Charity (requires legal assistance)

These require specialist help and formal registration. We’re building plain-language guides and visual flows for these structures soon.

Need Help Deciding?

You can Ask an Advocate to walk through your options with you. Our support team is lived-experience-led and trauma-informed.

Next Step

Once you've chosen your structure, go to Step 3: Write a Constitution →