Can the word “Foundation” be used in the name of an organisation to be registered as a charity?
The word “Foundation” can only be used if the organisation is (a) self-funded by an individual, family or for-profit company to aid your organisation’s intended charitable purposes, or (b) financed by an endowment. The “Foundation” should not be conducting any public fund-raising appeal to raise fund for its activities.
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