Governance & Policies

Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia (Bright Futures) ABN 76 803 488 074 is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Public Benevolent Institution which operates within the governance arrangements described in its Constitution – Bright Futures.

International Partnership:  Bright Futures works in partnership with capable, well established Christian development agencies in each of its areas of operation in India, Uganda, Pakistan and Kenya.

Code of Conduct:  Bright Futures engages in the World Relief Australia Code of Conduct self-assessment process which provides a framework and monitoring mechanism for sound and ethical development practice.

Tax Deductibility:  Donations to the Bright Futures Australia – Overseas Aid Fund a public fund (DGR1) operated by Bright Futures and approved by the ATO under the Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme, are tax deductible.

Charity Status:  Bright Futures is a Public Benevolent Institution registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC)

Board Governance:  Formally established on 26 January 2005, Bright Futures is governed by an experienced Board with a wide range of skills in management, education, law, international development and medicine. The Board meets regularly to receive reports, plan and determine policies necessary for the efficient and ethical operations of Bright Futures in accordance with good governance practice.

Management:  The work of Bright Futures is led by the Chief Executive Officer, Jack Snelling and assisted by a small part-time and volunteer team.

Audit and Regulatory Compliance:  An auditor is appointed by the Board to provide an annual audit of the financial operations of the agency and public ancillary fund returns are provided to the ATO.  Additionally, Bright Futures is registered with, and reports to, the Australian Charitable and Not for Profit Commission (ACNC) and completes the ACNC External Conduct Standards self-assessment each year.

Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia Ltd

ACN 166 546 167   ABN: 76 803 488 074

Bank Details:

Bright Futures Australia – Overseas Aid Fund
Bank:         Westpac
BSB:           035-002
Acc No:     392116