Part 1

Meaning of “charity” and “charitable purpose”
CHAPTER 1

General

Charitable purpose

Meaning of “charitable purpose”
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1
For the purposes of the law of England and Wales, a charitable purpose is a purpose which—
a
falls within section 3(1), and
b
is for the public benefit (see section 4).
2
Any reference in any enactment or document (in whatever terms)—
a
to charitable purposes, or
b
to institutions having purposes that are charitable under the law relating to charities in England and Wales,
is to be read in accordance with subsection (1).
3
Subsection (2) does not apply where the context otherwise requires.
4
This section is subject to section 11 (which makes special provision for Chapter 2 of this Part onwards).