If you will be raising money at your event your organisation may need to be authorised by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. Fundraising can include:

• requesting donations
• requesting sponsorship
• running lotteries and competitions
• supplying food or other goods and services (e.g. at a fete).

This is not a complete list of activities that constitute fundraising. For a complete list contact the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (details below).

If your organisation is authorised for fundraising, there are several conditions you will be required to meet including:

• providing adequate information to the public about the purpose of the fundraising venture
• ensuring children who collect money are supervised
• banking all money raised through fundraising
• keeping records and auditing accounts.

This is not a complete list of conditions and they may vary depending upon your event. For details about the conditions your event would be required to comply with, or for detailed information about fundraising, go to the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing’s website www.olgr.nsw.gov.au and select “Charitable Fundraising” or contact the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing on (02) 9995 0666.