Can a PAF acquire an asset from a founder or other related party?
In summary, a PAF can acquire an asset from the founder (or associate). However, the transaction must be consistent with the PAF’s Investment Strategy and entered into (and maintained) on an arm’s length commercial basis.
Presentation: PAFs – November 2022
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Our answers to your top 5 questions about Private Ancillary Funds
Do you want to be more strategic in your charitable giving, make a real impact on the community and create a lasting legacy as part of your family’s story? Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) can be a great option to achieve these goals. To help you decided whether PAF is right for you, we’ve pulled together our answers to 5 questions we are frequently asked by those considering establishing a PAF.
5 things to consider when preparing or updating your incorporated association’s rules
If you are involved with an incorporated association or considering setting one up, then chances are you have come across the term ‘model rules’.
Did you know that you do not have to use the model rules? Incorporated associations can choose to write their own rules.
Here are 5 things to consider when preparing or updating your incorporated association’s rules.
What do I need to know about setting up a Public (or Private) Ancillary Fund?
An ‘Ancillary Fund’ is a special type of trust that can be used to collect and distribute donations for charitable purposes. The Fund can be set up through a trust deed while you are alive, or through your Will. Importantly, the Fund does not undertake charitable work itself, but can be used as a collection point to pool donations and then distribute them to charities and causes, as decided by the trustees.