A Charity

1. (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
2. (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
3. (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
4. In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
5. (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men. Synonym: agape

Synonyms

• (organization): charitable organization