Charities are reviewing links to the embattled CFMEU after allegations the union is affiliated to organised crime and bikie groups.
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The Flicker of Hope Foundation (FoH) - a charity targeting the rare disease neurofibromatosis - has taken down its acknowledgement of the CFMEU on its website.
The foundation received "limited support" from the union, with the last occasion being a $1000 donation two years ago.
"Like all members of the Victorian community, FoH is concerned with the matters recently reported in the media concerning the conduct of some of the members and officials of the CFMEU," it said in a statement to AAP.
The acknowledgement's removal followed a board meeting on Thursday.
Autism support charity Amaze is also reviewing links to the CFMEU and support received.
It noted donations were a result of "grassroots funding efforts initiated by a collective of workers on job sites or CFMEU partners who either have a personal connection to autism or those who wish to show their support for the cause".
"Amaze takes a robust and diligent approach to reviewing the support we receive, and this is strongly governed by the organisation's Donations Acceptance and Refusal policy," it told AAP in a statement.
"In light of the recent news regarding the CFMEU, Amaze's Board is planning to review our ongoing relationship with the organisation in line with our policy, and from there will make the appropriate decisions."
The charity received support from a number of organisations and people to help promote an inclusive Australia for Autistic people and their families, it said.
"The support received goes into furthering our direct service delivery, policy and advocacy work, monitoring and evaluation, administration, and community engagement."
Australian Associated Press