Part 1Meaning of “charity” and “charitable purpose”

CHAPTER 1General

Supplementary

9Interpretation

1

In this Chapter “enactment” includes—

a

any provision of subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978), and

b

a provision of a Measure of the Church Assembly or of the General Synod of the Church of England,

and references to enactments include enactments whenever passed or made.

2

In section 2(2) the reference to a document includes a document whenever made.

3

In this Act “institution” means an institution whether incorporated or not, and includes a trust or undertaking.

4

Subsections (1) to (3) apply except where the context otherwise requires.