It might be tempting to think that personal injury (PI) claims against charities are inherently unusual; and, if they did arise, would operate in much the same way as a claim against any other type of defendant. In fact, such claims often cause difficulties unique to this sector.What is a charity?A ‘charity’ is defined in sections 1–4 of the Charities Act 2011 (CA 2011) as an institution established solely for one of the specified charitable purposes and for the public benefit.The rules are remarkably broad, and a much wider range of organisations than might be anticipated qualify as charities (and for the tax relief that implies). This includes large, often for profit, organisations such as private schools, religious organisations, policy think tanks, and some sports clubs. These face PI claims just as much as in the case of any other public facing organisation.Why claims against charities are differentIn principle, exactly the same rules apply. Charities, however, are subject to practical and organisational concerns unlikely to be experienced