Charity

An organisation established for charitable purposes that benefit the public, such as relieving poverty or protecting vulnerable people.

An organisation established for charitable purposes that benefit the public, such as relieving poverty or supporting people in need.

A charity is established for charitable purposes that benefit the public. Charities may focus on a particular problem or group, such as poverty, children’s welfare or people needing advice. Some work mainly in the UK, while others operate internationally.

Do not treat the categories as mutually exclusive. A charity can also campaign, and a trade union can act as a pressure group.

Keep categories accurate: Citizens Advice is a charity, not a public service. Organisations can nevertheless have overlapping roles, such as providing support and campaigning.

Organisations can overlap: Citizens Advice is a charity that uses volunteers and also campaigns. It is not a government public service.

An organisation established for charitable purposes that benefit the public, such as relieving poverty or protecting children.

An organisation established for charitable purposes that benefit the public, using its funds to further those purposes.

The council also provides housing support, homelessness prevention and council tax reduction for eligible low-income households, and works with charities and voluntary groups to support vulnerable residents.

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