Environmental Organisations

Helping environmental organisations maximise impact and create a sustainable future.

Environmental organisations play a critical role in protecting, restoring and enhancing our natural environment. Whether you’re focused on conservation, biodiversity, climate action, sustainability initiatives, environmental education or community engagement, your purpose is to create positive and lasting environmental outcomes.

As expectations around transparency, governance, funding accountability and measurable impact continue to grow, environmental organisations face increasing pressure to demonstrate responsible stewardship of resources while remaining focused on their mission.

At Saward Dawson, we understand the unique challenges environmental organisations face and provide specialist audit, taxation and advisory services that support sustainable growth, strong governance and long-term impact.

A trusted adviser for purpose-driven environmental organisations.

We recognise that success in the environmental sector is measured by more than financial performance.

Your organisation’s ability to achieve meaningful outcomes depends on having the right foundations in place, including effective governance, stakeholder confidence, compliance with funding and regulatory requirements, and sound financial management.

Our specialists work closely with boards, executives and leadership teams to provide practical advice, independent assurance and strategic insights that strengthen organisational performance and support informed decision-making.

Audit and Assurance

Our audit services include:

  • Annual financial statement audits
  • Independent reviews
  • ACNC and regulatory compliance assessments
  • Internal control and governance reviews
  • Risk Management and process improvement
  • Grant acquittal and compliance audits
  • Board reporting and governance support

Taxation Services

Our specialists can assist with: 

  • Charity registration and endorsement 
  • ACNC compliance requirements 
  • Income tax exemption 
  • Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement 
  • GST concessions and compliance 
  • Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations 
  • Ongoing taxation advice and reporting 

Advisory Services

Our advisory services include: 

  • Strategic planning and organisational reviews 
  • Financial modelling and forecasting 
  • Budgeting and cashflow management 
  • Outsourced CFO services 
  • Management reporting and KPI development 
  • Risk management and governance reviews 
  • Systems and process improvement 

Why Saward Dawson?

We are passionate about supporting organisations that protect and improve our environment.

Our team combines specialist expertise in audit, taxation and advisory services with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by environmental organisations. We understand the importance of balancing purpose, accountability and sustainability while navigating increasingly complex governance and compliance requirements.

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re strengthening governance, managing funding requirements, preparing for growth or planning for the future, we’re here to help.

Talk to our environmental specialists today and discover how Saward Dawson can help your organisation build capability, improve accountability and create sustainable outcomes that support your environmental purpose.

Ed Jones leads our Environmental sector. If you have questions about audit, remuneration, or business advisory support for your organisation, contact Ed for a confidential conversation about how we can help.