definitions

charitable trust

noun

a trust designed for the benefit of the general public, as for educational or other charitable purposes (opposed to private trust).

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Nearby words

charisma, charismatic, charismatic movement, charismatize, charitable, charitable trust, charites, charity, charity begins at home, charity commissioners, charity school

Origin of charitable trust

First recorded in 1855–60
Also called public trust.
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British Dictionary definitions for charitable trust

charitable trust

noun

a trust set up for the benefit of a charity that complies with the regulations of the Charity Commissioners to enable it to be exempt from paying income tax
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