Charity & Volunteering

a person who donates money and time to help other people

The philanthropist donated millions to build new hospitals.

the practice of helping the poor and those in need, especially by giving money

Philanthropy has helped fund many schools in rural areas.

not aiming to make a profit, but to help people or a cause

She works for a non-profit organisation that supports refugees.

the practice of caring about the welfare of other people and doing things to help them, without any benefit to yourself

The nurse's altruism inspired the whole community.

showing care for other people's welfare and acting without selfish motives

It was an altruistic act to give up his weekend for the shelter.

thinking more about other people's needs than your own

Her selfless dedication to the orphanage impressed everyone.

not having the same living standards, rights, or opportunities as most people in society

The charity provides free meals to underprivileged children.

lacking money, education, or opportunities that other people have

Volunteers tutor disadvantaged students after school.

having no home, especially due to poverty

The shelter offers a warm bed to homeless people every night.

a situation that is difficult or unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, etc.

The fund was set up to help families facing financial hardship.

concerned with reducing suffering and improving the conditions that people live in

The organisation sends humanitarian aid to disaster-hit regions.

relating to ordinary people in a society or organisation, rather than its leaders

The campaign began as a grassroots movement in small towns.

the activity of an organisation providing help or information to people in the community

The charity's outreach programme visits remote villages.

a place that gives people protection or a temporary place to live

The shelter provides food and a bed for homeless families.

a place where children whose parents are dead are cared for

The volunteers spent the weekend painting the orphanage.

kind and generous, especially in providing help to those in need

A benevolent local businessman funded the new shelter.

support and unity among people who share a common goal, especially in helping others

The community showed great solidarity after the flood.

willing to give more money, time, or help than is usual or expected

A generous donor paid for the new library.

the quality of being willing to give money, help, or time freely

The town was rebuilt through the generosity of local businesses.

a person or organisation that gives money or goods to help people

Blood donors saved hundreds of lives last year.

a person who receives money or benefits from something, such as a charity programme

Each beneficiary receives a monthly food package.

to give something out to a number of people

Volunteers distributed blankets to families after the flood.

an event organised to collect money for a good cause

The school held a fundraiser to buy new books for the library.

to promise formally to give or do something

The company pledged to donate ten percent of its profits to charity.

friendly, helpful feelings towards others, especially a wish to support them

The campaign relies on the goodwill of local donors.

done, given, or arranged willingly and without being forced or paid

She does voluntary work at the hospital every weekend.

to help or support someone, especially during a difficult time

International organisations aided the flood victims with food and medicine.

to gather money, food, or other things from people, usually for a charitable purpose

Students collected old clothes to give to the needy.