Help Orphans Now Limited is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting disadvantaged and orphaned children in Sri Lanka. The organization operates entirely through volunteer efforts based in Australia, which enables it to maintain minimal administration costs and direct the majority of its funds toward its charitable activities[1][3].

Mission and Activities

Help Orphans Now aims to assist orphaned and vulnerable children to reach their full potential through a range of welfare and development projects. Its activities include both relief and development initiatives:

• Development activities focus on sustainable benefits such as education and vocational training, including facilitating tutoring centres. These activities are eligible for funding through tax-deductible donations under Australian Tax Office rules.
• Relief activities provide immediate support in emergency situations, including food, shelter, and clothing.
• Welfare activities involve long-term care for individuals, such as running orphanages, which are funded through non-tax deductible donations[3].

Funding and Donations

The organization relies primarily on donations for its funding. Donors can choose to make tax-deductible donations for development and relief activities or non-tax deductible donations, which support welfare and development projects. Overseas donors can only make non-tax deductible donations. Help Orphans Now ensures that funds are carefully allocated according to donor preferences and regulatory requirements[3].

Volunteer and Community Engagement

Help Orphans Now is run by volunteers, and it conducts various fundraising and community events to support its mission. Examples of recent activities include:

• A cake decorating workshop that raised over $5,000 to assist children supported by the organization.
• Fundraising events such as Christmas gift packing days, gala dinners, and floral fundraisers[1].

Legal and Registration Details

Help Orphans Now Limited is registered as a charity in Australia, with the Australian Business Number (ABN) 64115409204. It is classified as a small charity by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Although it is not an incorporated association, it maintains compliance with regulatory standards for fundraising and charitable operations in Australia[2][4].

Help Orphans Now Limited represents a focused effort by Australian volunteers to improve the lives of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Sri Lanka through sustainable and compassionate support programs. Its transparent approach to funding and volunteer-driven model allows it to maximize the impact of donations toward meaningful social change.

[1] https://www.helporphansnow.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/601f57fe-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [3] https://www.helporphansnow.org.au/donate [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/601f57fe-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/c1f69a36-9edb-ea11-a814-000d3ad1f29c [5] https://www.orphanswithoutborders.org.au/about-2