- Independent: constituted (charity and/or charitable company) and not-for-profit
- Multi-purpose: providing a range of development approaches to meet the needs of their communities, be they of place, interest and/or identity
- Developmental: actively engaged in the social, economic or environmental development of their communities and/or neighbourhoods
- Community based: involving, empowering and responding to their communities
- Values driven: sharing, upholding and delivering the values of the bassac network, including a commitment to promoting equality and diversity
To become a member, your organisation must meet these criteria.