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.
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
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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.
Updates to this page
Published 1 October 2001