benevolent society
C28670
concept
A benevolent society is an organized group formed to provide charitable aid, mutual support, and social welfare to its members or the broader community.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| 19th-century philanthropic initiative | 1 |
| Scottish voluntary society | 1 |
| charitable brotherhood | 1 |
| philanthropic society | 1 |
Instances (6)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Chinese Freemasons | — |
| Pio Monte della Misericordia confraternity | charitable brotherhood |
| Association for the Improvement of the Female Prisoners in Newgate | philanthropic society |
| Lonach Highland and Friendly Society | Scottish voluntary society |
| Nightingale Fund | 19th-century philanthropic initiative |
| Independent Order of St. Luke | — |