Policy paper

Recognising new charitable purposes (RR1a)

Sets out the legal principles that govern charitable status and scope the Commission has for recognising new charitable purposes.

• From: The Charity Commission
• Published: 1 October 2001

Applies to England and Wales

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Recognising new charitable purposes

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Details

The Charity Commission’s Review of the Register reports (‘RR reports’) series helps clarify what is meant by ‘charitable’. This helps it determine its policy as the charity regulator and registrar in England and Wales.

Published 1 October 2001