char·i·ty 
/ˈtʃerəti/ noun
plural char·i·ties /ˈtʃerəti/ noun 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. ◊The phrase charity begins at home means you should take care of yourself and your family before helping others. 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]
▪ 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. ◊The phrase charity begins at home means you should take care of yourself and your family before helping others.
▪ 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]
