The first paragraph of Article 8 of the Charity Law stipulates: "Charitable organizations referred to in this Law refer to non-profit organizations established in accordance with the law, in conformity with the provisions of this Law, and with the purpose of carrying out charitable activities for the society."

      Article 3 of the Charity Law stipulates: "Charitable activities referred to in this Law refer to the following public welfare activities voluntarily carried out by natural persons, legal persons and other organizations by means of donation of property or provision of services: (1) helping the poor and needy; (2) helping the elderly, saving the orphans, giving assistance to the sick, helping the disabled and giving preferential treatment to the disabled; (3) rescuing damages caused by emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents and disasters and public health events; (4) Promote the development of education, science, culture, health, sports and other undertakings; （5） Prevent and control pollution and other public hazards, protect and improve the ecological environment; （6） Other public welfare activities conforming to the provisions of this Law.