VCHAR2050 - What is a charity?: Distinction between a charity’s objects and the way it operates
You should not confuse the way in which a charity fulfils its objects with the charitable nature of the objects. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is nothing to stop a charity charging a large amount of money for its charitable services. Private hospitals, nursing homes and schools can have charitable status and may charge substantial fees. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappy will normally be charitable organisations provided they are non-profit making ie there is no distribution of profits to shareholders.