Code of Practice
Basic information
- Host or sponsor: Umbrella organisation
- Type: Code of Conduct/Ethics
- Year established: 2002
- Status: Active
- Thematic area: General
- Summary: The Code of Practice of Philanthropy Australia aims to encourage best practice, openness and transparency in affiliated Australian grantmaking organisations. The code is based on the following principles: acknowledgement of importance of operating according to donors or founders wishes, commitment to the development and promotion of effective responses to society’s challenges; and commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in the provision of resources to grantees.
Contact details
- Host organisation: Philanthropy Australia
- Website: www.philanthropy.org.au
- Email: info@philanthropy.org.au
- Phone: +61 3 9620 0200
- Address: Level 2, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Areas addressed
- Principles or standards: Principles-based
- Communications / advocacy / fundraising:
- General commitment to transparency
- Governance and Management:
- General commitment to good governance
- Auditing
- Board structure
- Conflict of Interest
- Financial reporting
- Monitoring and Evaluation:
- General commitment to evaluation
- Cross-cutting thematic areas:
- CSO collaboration and partnership
Further info: The Code also addresses the legal duties of grantmaking organisations such as conflict of interests and the duty to act on beneficiaries’ interest. It defines procedures focusing on the clarity of the organisation’s purpose and governance.
