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Effective 1 October 2009, Prescribed Private Funds (PPFs) are now known as Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs), with the commencement of the new regulatory regime. Please note that some relevant content may still refer to PPFs; we will be updating this content in due course.
Trustee Handbook for PAFs
With the commencement of the new regulatory regime governing Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs), formerly Prescribed Private Funds (PPFs) effective 1 October 2009, Philanthropy Australia has created a booklet which will serve as a handbook for all PAFs.
The PAF Handbook has been written by David Ward, the author of the very well received Trustee Handbook, and is available free online.
Download the Private Ancillary Funds Trustee Handbook (PDF)
“I don’t really see myself as a philanthropist. Perhaps it’s an age thing - I’ve always viewed philanthropists as in their 70s and 80s, I’m only in my 40s. Social entrepreneur sounds far too progressive for what I do, but in terms of philanthropic activities I get involved with I really like to roll my sleeves up and get very involved.”
- Ian Darling, The Caledonia Foundation & Documentary Australia Foundation.
Are you looking to take your giving to a higher level? Are you:
- successful in business, and keen to use those skills for the common good?
- making donations but keen to get involved in more meaningful and creative ways?
- interested in the ’social fabric’ and often particular issues close to home?
- concerned about personal wealth and its associated issues?
- interested in an opportunity to bring family members together, and pass your values on to future generations, via your philanthropic activities?
If you share some or all of these characteristics, whether you’ve just set up a PPF or are thinking of doing so, this site is for you. It’s a hub for those interested in Prescribed Private Funds. It offers legal and structural information about PPFs, issues and debates relating to philanthropy, case studies and interviews with PPF founders and trustees. If you wish to learn more about the best way to really make a difference, start by exploring the links on the right.
Here are some resources we think you’ll find useful right now: