On 1 October 2026, ancillary funds became giving funds. The name change is part of the Australian Government’s philanthropy reforms, to help double philanthropic giving by 2030.
The new name better reflects the important role these funds play in facilitating charitable giving and strengthening the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.
What this means for you
This is a name change only. It does not affect a fund’s endorsements, obligations or regulatory requirements.
Funds do not need to update their governing documents or change their names to reflect the new terminology.
During the transition period, you may continue to see references to ancillary funds while updates to web content, forms and guidance materials are made progressively. References to ancillary funds should be read as references to giving funds. This includes the Private Ancillary Fund Guidelines and Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines, which remain in force and should be interpreted as applying to giving funds until they are amended. Funds must continue to comply with the requirements of the guidelines during this period.
Stay informed
For more information on the new reforms, visit Philanthropy – support to double philanthropic giving by 2030.
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