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charity

[char-i-tee] / ˈtʃær ɪ ti /




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"It's hugely increased in cost and staff resource. As a conservation charity we are really careful about our resources and where they go," Biddle added.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

A charity has been awarded £100,000 to help Surrey families experiencing financial hardship buy back to school essentials, including uniforms items, for the upcoming year.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Eclipse glasses have been given out are Les Bourgs Hospice charity shops in St Martins and St Sampsons.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

You could keep it if the tenant/landlord doesn’t have an answer or, if you feel generous, donate it to charity or — as an act of faith — leave it for the cleaner.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“Elizabeth doesn’t want me to volunteer at your charity event,” Maddy says.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

But more than 20 charities in both countries have said the French-British deal inflicts "further harm on people who have already survived war, torture, persecution, violence, human trafficking, and a treacherous sea journey".

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The musician, who became a father three years ago, has also been hailed by charities for his work in raising money for the homeless.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The couple was active in charities for decades and this year was given the San Diego Nice Guy of the Year Award.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

He spoke to the BBC from a small, dark room tucked away down a back street – one of a network of safe houses set up by charities to help new arrivals.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

“People who want homework assignments, teachers, school clubs, announcements about charities I should volunteer in, invitations to Executive Pre-Professional football, basketball, squash games...”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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