🇦🇺ACNC3B

Form 3B Change of Charity Details

Form 3B is used to update details of a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. This form should be submitted when there are changes to your charity's information that need to be reflected in the ACNC's public register.

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Form Overview

Form 3B Change of Charity Details

This form captures changes to charity details including contact information, responsible persons, governing documents, activities, and other identifying details.

Risk Radar

Missing the 28-day deadline for submitting changes is the most common mistake.
Missing the 28-day deadline for updating details
Submitting incomplete information about responsible persons
Failing to update governing documents when they change
Not providing updated contact information

Plain English

If your charity's details have changed, like your contact information, board members, or what your charity does, you need to tell the ACNC. This form helps keep the official information about your charity up to date.

Submission Date

Form 3B must be submitted within 28 days of the change occurring. Late submissions may result in compliance issues or require additional explanation.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Quick Facts

The responsible person of a registered charity, such as an authorized officer or board member, must submit this form when charity details change.

This form captures changes to charity details including contact information, responsible persons, governing documents, activities, and other identifying details.

Submit Form 3B within 28 days of any change to your charity's details to maintain compliance with ACNC reporting requirements.

Form 3B can be submitted through the ACNC Charity Portal online, which is the preferred method. Paper submissions may be available but are not recommended.

Failing to update your charity details can result in administrative issues, potential non-compliance with ACNC requirements, and impact public trust in your organization.

Log in to the ACNC Charity Portal, navigate to the forms section, select Form 3B, complete all relevant sections with updated information, review for accuracy, and submit electronically. Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.

What this form is for

• Use this form when your charity's contact details change
• Use when there are changes to responsible persons or board members
• Use when your charity's activities or purposes change
• Use when your charity's governing documents are updated
• Use when your charity's address or location changes

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Change of charity name	Form 3A	Name changes require specific documentation	Check if you need additional evidence of the name change
Change of charity type	Form 3C	Different charity types have different requirements	Verify your new type meets ACNC eligibility criteria
Annual information update	Form 5	Required annually regardless of changes	Prepare financial information as required for Form 5
Dissolution of charity	Form 6	Different process for winding up a charity	Ensure all financial obligations are settled first