charities
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃɛɹətiz// UK //tʃˈæɹɪtiz// char·i·ties
n. organizations that collect money or help to give it to people who are in need. You use this word for groups that work for a good cause rather than for profit.
n. organizations established to provide help and raise money for those in need. Often used as a collective term for the non-profit sector.
She gives money to several local charities every month.
Many national charities rely on volunteers to help distribute food and clothing to families during the winter months.
The new legislation aims to increase transparency in how international charities allocate their funding between administrative costs and direct field operations.
Usage
Plural form of 'charity'; when referring to the abstract concept of giving, the singular uncountable form is used.