Charitable Trusts - Charitable Purposes

9 important questions on Charitable Trusts - Charitable Purposes

Neville Estates Ltd v Madden [1962]

The interpretation of public benefit in Gilmour v Coats involving engagement of religious with surrounding community was also recognised in this case.

Held: The land held by the Catford Synagogue was held for charitable purposes for the advancement of the Jewish religion. The members of the synagogue were considered to be a sufficient section of the public because they spent time in the community, whereas the Carmelite nuns were excluded from the community.

CA 2011, section 3(2)(b)

The advancement of health includes the prevention or relief of sickness, disease, or human suffering.

CA 2011, section 3(2)(c)

This head of charitable purposes includes rural or urban regeneration, and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector, or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities.
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CA 2011, section 3(2)(d)

'Sport' is defined to mean sport or games that promote health by involving physical or mental skill or exertion.

IRC v Baddeley [1955]

Playing field were provided for members of a particular Methodist church.

Held: The trust failed to meet the public benefit requirement because the class is within a limited geographical area and so constituted a class within a class.

CA 2011, section 3(1)(i)

This charitable purpose includes acting both for the protection and improvement of the environment.

CA 2011, section 3(1)(j)

This charitable purpose is for the relief of those in need either by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages.

Re Moss [1949]; Tathan v Drummond (1864)

Animal welfare has been held to include providing for the welfare of particular types of animal, such as cats (first case), or providing for the welfare of all animals.

CA 2011, section 3(1)(l)

Public services includes armed forces, the police, fire and rescue services or the ambulance services.

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