A conservative Christian fellowship in England is appealing the
U.K. Charity Commission’s decision to deny it charity status
because it does not offer a “public benefit.” The Charity
Commission said the Preston Down Trust, a part of the Plymouth
Brethren community, does not contribute to the community at large
because of its separatist tendencies. The group’s exclusivity
disqualifies it for the significant tax exemptions available to
charities, the commission ruled.
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