Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1

Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1: "Charities are a part of every society. The word “charity” is derived from a Latin word “caritas,” meaning care. In ordinary term it means no more than generosity to the poor and needy. The legal meaning of word is much wider. It incorporates other purposes for the benefit of the community as a whole."