Civil Society Charity Quiz

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    Which charity gave an award to Tony Blair for his philanthropic work, triggering a petition with more than 122,000 signatures demanding they revoke it?

    • Christian Aid
    • Oxfam
    • Save the Children
    • The Iraqi Orphans' Association
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How much do you know about various charity members and different charity committees? Would you like to try this civil society charity quiz that we have here? The role of civil society charities is to work for people and their social welfare in multiple sectors. These sectors can be related to health, education, disastrous emergencies, and more. So, here are some questions that will increase your knowledge about civil society charities. Let's go!

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  • 2. 

    In which year was the Statute of Elizabeth the first law governing the charity sector?

    • 1501

    • 1551

    • 1601

    • 1651

    Correct Answer
    A. 1601
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1601. The Statute of Elizabeth, also known as the Statute of Charitable Uses, was enacted in 1601 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It was the first law in England that specifically governed the charity sector. This statute established regulations and guidelines for charitable organizations, including the definition of charitable purposes and the requirement for charitable trusts to be registered. The Statute of Elizabeth had a significant impact on shaping the modern charity sector and continues to influence charity law in many common law jurisdictions.

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  • 3. 

    Which UK charity made the most money from viral craze #icebucketchallenge

    • Parkinson's UK

    • Macmillan Cancer Support

    • MNDA

    • Marie Curie

    Correct Answer
    A. MNDA
    Explanation
    MNDA, also known as the Motor Neurone Disease Association, made the most money from the viral craze #icebucketchallenge. This challenge involved people pouring a bucket of ice water over their heads to raise awareness and funds for various charities. MNDA specifically focuses on supporting individuals and families affected by motor neurone disease, a progressive neurological condition. The challenge gained significant traction on social media platforms, resulting in widespread participation and donations towards MNDA's cause.

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  • 4. 

    Which charity did Javed Khan join this year as chief executive?

    • Barnardo's

    • Diabetes UK

    • Victim Support

    • Marie Stopes

    Correct Answer
    A. Barnardo's
    Explanation
    Javed Khan joined Barnardo's this year as the chief executive.

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  • 5. 

    What is CC9?

    • Charity Commission guidance on campaigning

    • Charity Commission guidance on investment

    • Charity Commission guidance on trustee duties

    • A band from the 1970s who sang 'I'm not in love.'

    Correct Answer
    A. Charity Commission guidance on campaigning
    Explanation
    CC9 refers to the Charity Commission guidance on campaigning. This guidance provides information and advice to charities on how they can engage in campaigning activities within the legal and regulatory framework. It outlines the rules and regulations that charities need to comply with when conducting campaigns, including political campaigning, and provides examples and case studies to help charities understand how to effectively and ethically engage in campaigning activities to further their charitable purposes.

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  • 6. 

    How many charities are members of the Disasters Emergency Committee?

    • 13

    • 14

    • 15

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 13 because the Disasters Emergency Committee has 13 charities that are members.

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  • 7. 

    Which charity leader counts David Cameron as his constituency MP?

    • Sir Stuart Etherington of NCVO

    • Sir Stephen Bubb of Acevo

    • Peter Lewis of the Institute of Fundraising

    • John Low of CAF

    Correct Answer
    A. Sir Stephen Bubb of Acevo
    Explanation
    Sir Stephen Bubb of Acevo counts David Cameron as his constituency MP. This suggests that Sir Stephen Bubb is the charity leader who represents Acevo and has a connection with David Cameron, who was the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following has never been a charity minister?

    • Angela Smith

    • Kevin Brennan

    • Stephen Timms

    • Phil Hope

    Correct Answer
    A. Stephen Timms
    Explanation
    Stephen Timms has never been a charity minister.

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  • 9. 

    Where does the best paid person in the charity sector work?

    • Nuffield Health

    • Royal Opera House

    • St Andrew's Healthcare

    • The Wellcome Trust

    Correct Answer
    A. Nuffield Health
    Explanation
    Nuffield Health is the correct answer because it is stated that the best paid person in the charity sector works there. This implies that Nuffield Health offers the highest salary in the charity sector, making it the workplace for the best paid person.

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  • 10. 

    This year the sector's had three different ministers. But how long did Brooks Newmark, the second of them, manage to last in the job?

    • 65 days

    • 75 days

    • 85 days

    • 95 days

    Correct Answer
    A. 75 days
    Explanation
    Brooks Newmark, the second minister in the sector, managed to last for 75 days in the job.

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  • 11. 

    What were the total emoluments of this extra well-paid individual?

    • More than £780,000

    • More than £800,000

    • More than £820,000

    • More than £840,000

    Correct Answer
    A. More than £780,000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "More than £780,000". This indicates that the total emoluments of the extra well-paid individual were greater than £780,000.

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    What is the largest charity in the UK by annual turnover, according to the Charity Commission register?

    • Cancer Research UK

    • The Wellcome Trust

    • The British Council

    • The Lloyd's Register Foundation

    Correct Answer
    A. The Lloyd's Register Foundation
    Explanation
    The Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest charity in the UK by annual turnover, according to the Charity Commission register.

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