Our Commitment to Accountability and Governance
At The Collective Empowerment Foundation (CEF), we believe that integrity, transparency, and responsible leadership are essential to the impact we create. As a registered Australian charity, we are proud to uphold the highest standards of governance and accountability, in full alignment with the requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Why Accountability Matters to Us
When you support or partner with The Collective Empowerment Foundation, you’re not just contributing to powerful community initiatives—you’re also placing your trust in us. We take that responsibility seriously. Strong governance and transparent operations allow us to deliver consistent, sustainable impact, and ensure that every decision we make is in service of the communities we exist to empower.
Registered and Regulated by the ACNC
CEF is a fully registered charity with the ACNC, the national regulator for charities in Australia. We comply with all ACNC obligations, including:
- Annual Information Statement (AIS) submissions
- Financial reporting based on our size and activities
- Ongoing eligibility as a not-for-profit charity with a clear charitable purpose
- Adherence to the ACNC Governance Standards and External Conduct Standards (for international activities)
You can view our public charity profile on the ACNC Charity Register to see our current compliance status and reporting history.
Strong Governance at Every Level
Our governance structure is designed to support ethical decision-making, financial oversight, and strategic leadership:
- Experienced Board of Directors: Our board brings together professionals from education, policy, and grassroots community development. The board meets regularly to review performance, manage risks, and steer long-term goals.
- Clear Policies & Controls: From conflict of interest declarations to financial approval thresholds, our internal policies are regularly reviewed and aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Financial Transparency You Can Trust
Each year, we report transparently on how we manage and spend our funds. We submit:
- A detailed Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the ACNC
- Audited or independently reviewed financial reports (depending on annual revenue)
- A publicly available Annual Impact Report, outlining key achievements, challenges, financial breakdowns, and future priorities
This level of transparency helps our supporters, partners, and beneficiaries understand the value and integrity of every dollar we receive.
Staying True to Our Purpose
CEF operates 100% in service of its charitable purpose—to empower individuals and communities through education, social equity, and economic opportunity. All our programs are developed and evaluated based on how well they align with our mission and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Whether it’s supporting mothers give birth safely in modern care facilities, empowering remote communities through connecting with the world, or helping improve medical knowledge and first aid through education, we remain focused on ethical, purpose-driven delivery.
Ethical International Engagement
Where we engage in overseas partnerships—such as knowledge sharing or humanitarian outreach—we comply fully with the ACNC External Conduct Standards. These standards help ensure that Australian charitable funds are used responsibly beyond our borders, and that our international activities meet the same high bar as our domestic work.
Our procedures include:
- Due diligence on all international partners
- Clear funding agreements and oversight
- Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of outcomes
Learn More
If you’d like more details about our governance policies, financials, or compliance, we welcome your questions. Visit our Contact Us page or explore our latest Annual Report.
Together, through transparency and trust, we can build stronger communities
