However, the decision to halt fundraising activities in NSW, which were labelled at the time as “technical breaches of the law,” by the RSL last year has touched smaller regional communities too.

Traditionally members of the Culcairn community gather for a luncheon on Anzac Day.

This is an event which can cost upwards of around $1100.

It is also an event which relies on the generosity of the community so it can run. 

In a show of support and teamwork members of the Fire and Rescue NSW, Culcairn division, have raised $1532.75 after cutting a load of wood. 

The clever “work around” from Culcairn residents means the luncheon, which is prepared by the local schools, will go ahead in 2019. 

Fire and Rescue NSW, Culcairn division, captain, Barry Fisher said the aim was to pledge funds for people who had made a “supreme sacrifice.” 

Mr Fisher said the trailer was “chock-a-block” full and there was a lot of support. “People were happy to put money in the tin for this cause and to support the RSL luncheon,” he said. 

“This money will go directly toward the luncheon … we know it has cost around $1100 in the past,” he said. 

The Culcairn division of Fire and Rescue NSW has a crew of 11 people. It was members of this team who chopped the wood.

And the tree was donated by Victorian business Geelong Leather. 

Mr Fisher said the money raised was overwhelming.

He said initially it was thought more than one load of wood would be needed to raise enough funds. 

“The support was unbelievable,” he said. 

In August last year it was reported by Fairfax that RSL NSW would voluntarily suspend fundraising activities.

This included raffles, barbecues and cake stalls. 

At the time it was cited some of the activities may have been illegal under NSW charity laws. 

RSL president James Brown was quoted saying it could be described as "technical" breaches of the law.

Earlier this month multiple Australian charities had their registrations revoked following recent compliance investigations by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

Charity status was taken from 22 organisations in the most recent financial year.