I was passionate about starting Support for Mums as I knew there was a gap in our current system that needed filling. I had ifentified many families that were unable to access services as they did not 'fit' a criteria.
There have been MANY hurdles along the way. SO much paper work and red tape. They were right. It was not easy to set up a not for profit and passion needs to take priority.Today we have bounced over another hurdle. We have been approved as a Benevolent institution and been granted Deductible Gift Recipient Status by the ATO.
After many phone calls with ACNC (Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission )and ATO, much research, many meetings and many more late nights our persistence has paid off.
So what does this mean for us?
We can now apply for many grants that are available.
We can now approach business and trusts that require DGR status
We can now advertise that all donations made over $2 are tax deductible.
What does it mean for you?Every time you donate to Support for mums and their Families, not only are you assisting us to support families in need by providing them with meals, fresh fruit and vegetables or home help you can also claim this donation on your tax.
If you have donated to Support for Mums previously you can still claim your donation.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far and we look forward to working with you all in the future to help us support families in need.
Joanne Kosylo
