Charitable fundraising resources
Application forms and guides to help you meet and understand the legal requirements to participate in charitable fundraising activities in NSW.
Changes to the charitable fundraising laws start 1 April 2026
From 1 April 2026, charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) can use their registration to automatically satisfy NSW registration, reporting and record-keeping requirements.
All fundraising authority holders in NSW must comply with both the National Fundraising Principles and Standard Conditions.
Apply online
You can apply for an authority to fundraise, renew or amend an existing authority and lodge your annual return form online at Service NSW. It's fast, easy and free to use these online forms.
Application forms
If you cannot lodge online, you can download the application forms and email your application.
Guides
NSW Fair Trading has developed comprehensive guidelines to help you comply with the rules and regulations surrounding charitable fundraising in NSW.