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Mergers, partnerships and innovation are among the solutions to challenges facing the not-for-profit sector.

Major Western Australian charity Activ Foundation has announced plans to become part of a national disability organisation through a merger with Victoria's genU.

Optus Stadium and disability service provider Activ Foundation have embarked on a three-year partnership to increase accessibility to sport and entertainment events at the arena.

Activ Foundation has moved closer to profitability after lifting its annual results under the watch of its new chief executive Michael Heath.

WA-based disability employment provider Workpower has agreed to take over Activ Foundation's large-scale worksites, securing employment for 600 people with disability.

WA's largest charity has fallen away from its number one position for the first time since 2014, suffering a financial loss of $10.8 million.

Seven of Activ Foundation's worksites which were due to close in July will stay open for another 18 months after the federal government offered a $7.8 million lifeline.

Margin pressures forced Activ to close its supported workplaces, while similar organisations have diversified their offerings.

Activ Foundation is calling for government funding to cover the costs of operating its supported employment worksites for the next three years to help its 700 employees transition.

Western Australia's largest charity is undergoing a major restructure with the closure of seven large-scale industrial work sites, affecting more than 700 supported employees.

The delayed opening of WA's border has given organisations caring for vulnerable people additional time to prepare for challenges associated with a surge in COVID-19 cases.

City to Surf and Crab Fest have been cancelled for the third year in a row due to the threat of COVID-19.

Hawaiian Group chief operating officer Michael Heath has been appointed chief executive and outgoing MSWA boss Marcus Stafford will be chair of large not-for-profit Activ Foundation.

Hawaiian adds two execs to team

Business News' CEO survey has unearthed strong views on the turbulent 12 months just gone, while also offering some timely advice to our political leaders.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

Stanford on board at St Ives

MOTORING, travel and financial services operator RAC has taken full ownership of the St Ives Group retirement property business after writing down the value of its half share by $17.1 million, an i