A SERIOUS debate about charity is welcome and timely. ernten Too often charity is used as a label more for its good or bad resonances than for the substance which makes charity distinctive and special. For many, charity is precious; for some outdated. The concept is multi-faceted, risking ambiguity and unclarity. It covers many fields of activity, many types of organisation. The real test January is whether they serve the public interest. Every year we register 4,000 new charities at the commission. Continue reading “Charity Is Necessary”