This article considers charitable organizations. For an article on the Greek mythological figures, see Charities and for an article on charity in the sense of selfless giving, see Charity (virtue).
Legal definitions
A charitable organization (or charity) is a trust, company or unincorporated association established for charitable purposes only. (Trusts or bodies established partly for charitable purposes are sometimes considered as, or treated as, charities: this is a matter of definition.)
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Association of Medical Research Charities - Information about member charities; assistance for grant applicants; representation of the work of the members.
Meta Description: [ AMRC provides support and guidance to medical and health research charities in the UK. ]
St Bartholomew's and the Royal London Charitable Foundation - Information about their work in support of a group of hospitals in London. Includes details of the Archives and Museums of Barts and The London NHS Trust.
Meta Description: [ St Bartolomew's and The Royal London Charitable Foundation ]
The Wellcome Trust (UK) - The world's largest medical research charity. Offers UK and international research grants, and wide range of education and arts initiatives to promote public understanding of science.
The Great Gorilla Run 2009 in HD, London. 7km fun run for charity to help endangered Gorillas.