Charity is provision of aid or relief to the poor . The act of giving money , goods or time to the unfortunate , either directly or by means of a charitable trust or other worthy cause , is described as charity or charitable giving . The poor , particularly widows and orphans , and the sick and disabled , are generally regarded as the proper objects of Charity .

    Charity is something given to help the needy people .

    Charity is kindness and compassion towards humanity .

    Theologist is of the view that charity means affection towards God , then oneself and then all .

    Aid the people who has health problem is also charity . Donations to causes that would benefit the unfortunate indirectly , as donations to Lung Cancer research hope to benefit Lung Cancer victims , are also charity .

    Most forms of charity are concerned with providing food , water , clothing , and shelter , and tending the ill , but other actions may be performed as charity: visiting the imprisoned , free marriage , educating orphans .