Charitable organization

A charitable organization is an organization that supports a cause by fundraising or through donations and charity. The organizations arrange for all the distribution of any money to each cause.

There are many well-known charities all over the world. Two of the most well-known charities are UNICEF and the Red Cross.

In England the National Council for Voluntary Organisations is the umbrella body for charities and not-for profit organizations.   In Wales there is the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. In Scotland there is, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. In Northern Ireland there is the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action.

Related pages

 Donation
 Non-profit organization 
 Philanthropy
 Pro bono

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