Noun > Charity

Noun – Charity

1 (noncount) : the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.

The holidays are a time for charity and good will.

also : something (such as money or food) that is given to people who are poor, sick, etc.

She refused to accept charity.

2 a (count) : an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.

The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities.

She runs a local charity that gives books to children.

b (noncount) : the organizations that help people in need

All the money will go to charity.

— often used before another noun

a charity concert/dinner/event (=a concert/dinner/event held to raise money for a charity)