A preferential rating of service programs according to an established set of criteria for the best utilisation of money and staff resources.

Applied to the main fund, if subsidiary funds are maintained. Used in relation to the original sum held and invested as capital and yielding interest.

The chief officer of an organisation, generally having the main direction of its affairs and representing it towards other parties. He/She is normally expected to appear on formal occasions and preside over the Annual General Meeting and other meetings. See also Chairman.

The appointed, set, fixed or defined purpose of a foundation or charity.

A solemn promise.

The process of making decisions in the present toward determining what will happen in the future, usually focussed towards achieving an established goal or objective.

Three levels of planning are identified:

1. Administrative planning is related to an organisation's own development and delivery of services.

2. Operations planning is related to an organisation's interaction with other organisations and the community.

Love of mankind, benevolence towards mankind in general.

The promotion of the well-being of one's fellow men.

In English law a rule of law preventing the perpetual succession to property from one generation to another. Not usually applicable to charities.

One who takes under his favour and protection a person, cause, foundation or organisation (See also Mecenat)

A group of specialists invited to debate a question before a public.