Deck 11: The Role and Status of Charities

Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

A) The legal concept of charitable trusts has a history of at least 400 years.
B) The concept of charity is historic, but has no relevance to the present day.
C) Charities can be used by the government to implement government policies.
D) Charities rely exclusively on voluntary action.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

A) All worthy causes are charitable.
B) All charities are charitable trusts.
C) Charities are regulated by the Charity Commission.
D) Charities are regulated by the Attorney-General.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is false?

A) Charitable trusts will be valid only if they are created for a defined period of time.
B) Charitable trusts enjoy financial privileges.
C) Charitable trusts can have uncertain purposes.
D) Charitable trusts do not require beneficiaries.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false?

A) A charity will not be recognised if it is similar to a charity which has already been registered by the Charity Commission.
B) Britain's largest charity spends over £1 billion per year.
C) Donations and legacies represent a minority of charity funding..
D) There are tax incentives for charitable giving.

Question 5

Which of the following perceptions might help to induce a negative perception of charities (more than one applies)

A) The perception that there are too many charities.
B) The perception that charities spend too much money fundraising and that they use questionable fundraising methods.
C) The perception that charities let the government 'off the hook' by meeting needs which the government should be addressing directly.
D) The perception that some charities operate irresponsibly.