How to Check if a Charity is Legitimate in Australia | Ep. 42

11/09/2025 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 42
How to Check if a Charity is Legitimate in Australia | Ep. 42

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In this episode, join Dr Bi Mian with Cassandra Treadwell, founder and CEO of So They Can, to unpack how doctors can check if a charity is legitimate in Australia and give with confidence. Cass leads an education charity working in Kenya and Tanzania with full DFAT accreditation, and she brings a practical, on-the-ground view of what credible impact looks like.We cover the big distinctions between a charity, a not-for-profit, and an NGO. More importantly, we show how to treat giving like investing, focusing on accountability, outcomes, and clear reporting.If you want to direct a portion of your tax to proven programs, avoid common donor traps, and feel certain about where your money goes, this conversation gives you a clean framework to give with purpose, impact, and confidence.TIME STAMPS:00:00 Intro/Hook02:23 Cassandra's Background Where So They Can Started11:22 What is a charity? 17:54 Registration and Accreditation by ACNC21:48 How to assess a charity27:07 Audited annual reports & accountability31:31 Where So They Can operates37:26 From $30k to now: how So They Can scaled47:11 Conclusion/Outro—---SHOW NOTES LINKShttps://ifdgroup.com.au/ https://doctorbi.com.au/ https://au.linkedin.com/in/mian-bihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-treadwell-00a22832/https://www.sotheycan.org/----- LISTEN TO THE PODCAST LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FoBRAyApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4iks50NAmazon Music: https://amzn.to/3DoyJnP----- FIND US HERE Website: https://ifdgroup.com.au/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/investingfordoctors Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/investingfordoctors ----- DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation. 

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