Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

PART 5
CHARITABLE INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS

20.   Charitable international trusts

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    (1)   An international trust may be created for a charitable purpose and in such a case the international trust shall be known as a charitable international trust.

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    (2)   Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the following purposes shall be regarded as charitable—

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      (a)     the relief of poverty;

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      (b)     the advancement of education;

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      (c)     the advancement of religion;

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      (d)     the protection of the environment;

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      (e)     the advancement or protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; or

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      (f)     any other purpose which is beneficial to the community.

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    (3)   A purpose shall not be regarded as charitable unless the fulfillment of the purpose is for the community or a substantial section of the community having regard to the type and nature of the purpose.

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    (4)   A purpose may be regarded as charitable whether it is to be carried out in Saint Lucia or elsewhere and whether it is beneficial to a community in Saint Lucia or elsewhere.