Do I need an authority to fundraise?

Only if you are selling raffle tickets, will you require a lottery permit. You will also need to make sure that you are have registered as an approved association.

How do I apply for an authority to fundraise?

Step One: Apply for Approved Association Status
Any incorporated organisation selling raffle tickets or the like, will first need to be registered as a approval association status. Click here for the application form - this is will need to be renewed on an annual basis.

Step Two: Major Lottery Permit
A permit to conduct a Major Lottery is available only to an Approved Association. It allows the association to conduct a lottery whose planned ticket sales exceed $600. A new permit is required for every Major Lottery. Major Lotteries include sweeps and calcuttas with planned prize money exceeding $600.

The following can be downloaded here.

Application forms can be obtained from:

Territory Business Centre
TOLL FREE LINE: 1800 193 111 (Australia Wide)
Development House
76 The Esplanade
GPO Box 4160
Darwin NT 0801
Telephone: 08 8924 4280
Fax: 08 8924 4290

Other relevant fundraising information

Raffle and Gaming activities are covered by the Gaming Control Act 1993

How can I collect donations through Our Community's Australian Giving Centre?

You can expand your fundraising efforts by using Our Community's online donations service which will allow you to take credit card donations 7 days a week, 24 hours per day. Along with collecting donations via the internet, you will also be able to promote donating by phone, fax, post and leaving a bequest to your organisation.

This donations facility is a commission free service offered by Our Community - we take NO commission or fees for this service. The only online donations fees that will be incurred by you are the credit card fees and a bank transaction fee.

You also own all your data - Our Community does not use any of the donor details in any way and our systems have secure encryption for donor protection.

For further information, visit the Australian Giving Centre.

For direct Internet links to more fundraising forms your group may need, follow this link to Our Community's Best of Community page.