<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Do charities legally have to give to the cause they claim to support?
<|assistant|>
Yes, charities are legally required to give most of the money they raise to the cause they claim to support, unless it is spent on certain types of necessary running costs. Generally, charities must spend no more than 35 percent of their total donations on indirect costs, such as overhead expenses and fundraising. In certain situations, however, donations can be held in an endowment and used only to support the mission of the charity, while still complying with laws relating to fundraising expenditures. Charities must also report on their financial statements the exact amount of money they have given to the cause, and how much they have kept for running costs.