With the social inclusion of marginalized groups, particularly immigrants, being a major concern of Western governments, this text offers an innovative perspective that challenges charity law from a social view.

Introduction Part 1: Philanthropy, Social Inclusion and the Law 1. The Gift Relationship: Charity and The Law 2. Philanthropy & the Challenge of Social Inclusion: the Contemporary Issues Part 2: Charity Law: The Common Law Legacy 3. The Common Law: The Emergence of Principles, Structures and Legal Functions Relating to Charities 4. Alienation, Philanthropy and the Common Law 5. The 'Public Benefit' Test and Social Inclusion: The Roles of Government and Charity in a Common Law Context Part 3: Legal Rights & Functions: A Framework for Philanthropy 6. Legal Functions Relating to Social Inclusion in a Modern Regulatory Environment for Charities 7. International Benchmarks for Charity Law as it Relates to Social Inclusion Part 4: Contemporary Law and Practice 8. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in England & Wales 9. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in Ireland 10. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in Australia 11. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in New Zealand 12. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in the United States 13. Charity Law and Social Inclusion in Canada. Conclusion