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[char-i-tee] / ˈtʃær ɪ ti /




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Elsewhere, Horsham Matters, a charity in West Sussex, estimates that every school year, parents spend £336 on kitting out children for primary school, rising to £439 for secondary school.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Children's charity Pelican Parcels, in Brighton and Hove, said it was set to double its school uniform support by the end of 2026 in response to "rising local demand".

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Mum-of-three Kay Devonshire-Murphy, from Fareham, said she stockpiled uniforms across the year from charity shops and second hand sales.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The charity, which provides school uniforms, PE kits and supplies, said it gave more than 3,400 items to 520 children across 12 schools last year.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

As an old woman, she had to rely upon the charity of her church to survive.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Only a handful of US states mandate teaching of it, leading to a patchwork of different content and approaches across the country, so volunteers, teachers and charities are stepping up.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

A better conservative response would reopen space for families, churches, charities, small businesses and local associations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

She raised money for HIV-related charities, and her production company, Sandollar Productions, co-produced the Oscar-winning documentary “Common Threads: Stories From the Quilt,” which honored people lost to AIDS.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Brown's is no stranger to the country and hoped to raise £5,000 for three charities - MacMillan Cancer Support, St Luke's Hospice and Children's Hospice South West.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

He was a shrewd businessman, but he also gave a lot of money to charities and supported scholarships through his foundation.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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