Charities registered with DIA Charities Services are required to file an Annual Return. This can be done fairly easily on-line. The Registrar of Incorporated Societies requires annual information from those non profits (ie charitable trusts and incorporated societies) that are not also registered with DIA Charities Services (ie the requirements of DIA Charities Services trump those of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies!)
It appears onerous but is not. There are penalties, including deregistering, for those who do not submit an Annual Return. Small charities can, subject to certain conditions use the simple template to render their performance report to Charities Services.
If you are having trouble with your Annual Return contact Charities Services or feel free to contact our consultant who may be able to assist.