[Ann Crowe]

Hi RPs, I hope somebody can answer me off the top of their head and same me some time on research. We are currently charging The Lions Club a general rate on land that is occupied by a shed used solely for the storage of their caravan (used as a food outlet for fundraising at various community events) and the Lions Train. Does the Lions Club qualify for PBI or charitable institution status? And if so should they be non-rateable under Sec 556 (h) of the Act?
Many thanks,
Ann

[Trevor Holland]

Hi Ann
Think they probably would be exempt from the payment of a general rate if it can be determined that they are a public charity as required by the LGA.
Make sure you ask them for a copy of their Constition or Articles of Assocation. These documents will be of assitance as it will provide details on their purpose and disbursement of funds should the group disband.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Trevor

[Ann Crowe]

Hi Trevor, Thanks for that. I was hoping to avoid trawling their constitution and Articles of Association. The local Lions head honcho is checking up why they can’t be found on the Liquor Gaming and Racing website as having a licence for fundraising as a charity. They are also not registered on the ACNC website. Regards, Ann

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