Religious activities (Religion)
This activity is best explained by some general examples of the activities a charity may undertake within this category. The examples are not an exhaustive list. They are presented as a guide. A charity’s experience or interpretation of the category may be different. See Charity Activities.
Religious activities
Congregations – Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, shrines, monasteries, seminaries and similar organisations promoting religious beliefs and administering religious services and rituals.
Example: a church provides weekly services on a Sunday and Sunday school classes for the children in its parish.
Associations of congregations – Associations and auxiliaries of religious congregations and organisations supporting and promoting religious beliefs, services and rituals.
Example: an organisation provides administrative support and guidance to a number of small congregations in a particular area, including providing bibles and hymn books, providing pamphlets regarding particular aspects of the faith, and helping the congregations to comply with their legal obligations.
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