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1 Source Health & Wellbeing: PBI & DGR Status

September 13, 2026•3 min read

Charity, Public Benevolent Institution

1Source Health & Wellbeing: Public Benevolent Institution & Deductible Gift Recipient

Learn what it means for 1Source Health & Wellbeing to be a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) and a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and how this supports our mission to relieve poverty, sickness, suffering, and distress in the community.

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1Source Health & Wellbeing is a Public Benevolent Institution

1Source Health & Wellbeing is a
PUBLIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION
and
A DEDUCTIBLE GIFT RECIPIENT

As public benevolent institution (PBI) we are a non-profit institution organised for the direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability or helplessness.

📌 Key Takeaway: Being a PBI means our dominant purpose is to provide direct benevolent relief to people in need, not to generate profit.

The Characteristics of a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI)

The characteristics of a PBI are:

We are set up for needs that require benevolent relief,
We relieve those needs by directly providing services to people suffering from them where we can,
We carry on for the public benefit,
We are non-profit,
We are an institution, and
Our dominant purpose is providing benevolent relief.

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Needs Requiring Benevolent Relief

Needs requiring benevolent relief:
The condition or misfortune relieved by us as a PBI must be such poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability or helplessness as arouses pity or compassion in the community.

“Benevolent relief is about stepping in when people face hardship that moves the community to compassion.”
— 1Source Health & Wellbeing

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Operating for the Public

Public
As a PBI, we operate for the public. We confer relief on an appreciable needy class in the community. Our organisation does not have to be controlled or funded by government to operate for the public.

💡 Pro Tip: “Public” benefit means our services are directed to a genuine group in need, not a private or closed group.

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Non-Profit Operation

Non-profit
As PBI we operate on a non-profit basis. That is, our assets or profits are not distributed to members, owners or particular people, except as reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation or as proper remuneration for administrative services.

📌 Key Takeaway: Any surplus funds are reinvested back into our services, programs, and community support.

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Learn More About Our Work as a Public Benevolent Institution

For more information about what we do and what we provide as a Public Benevolent Institution please contact the CEO Mr. Ron Cruickshank Ph 0400 606 321.

💡 Pro Tip: Reach out if you’d like to partner with us, refer someone in need, or learn more about our programs.

Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status

Deductible Gift Recipient
We are endorsed as a deductible gift recipient and donors will be entitled to income tax deductions for your donations under section 30-15 of the Taxation Ruling 2003/5.

To make a donation to 1Source Health & Wellbeing Inc., please donate with safe and secure transactions by PayPal or your favourite card. Thank you for your support.

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💡 Pro Tip: Keep your donation receipt for your tax return so you can claim your eligible deduction.

Ronald Cruickshank

Ronald Cruickshank brings around 20 years of counselling experience, together with a background in healthcare and nursing. He has supported individuals, couples and families through relationship challenges, grief and loss, personal development and emotional wellbeing. Ron contributes practical, compassionate insights through his counselling work and articles for 1 Source Health & Wellbeing Inc.

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