Is it permissible for someone entrusted with giving out charity to give it to herself and her household? And is she required to inform the one who entrusted her with that? And what are the conditions for eligibility to receive charity?

If the donor specifies the recipient of the charity, it is not permissible for the agent to take anything from it; rather, it must be given to that specified recipient. However, if the donor does not specify a particular recipient, and the agent is among those eligible for charity, some scholars have permitted her to take from it, while others have prohibited it until she seeks permission from the owner of the money. The more cautious approach for the agent, and the one that absolves her of responsibility, is to seek permission from the owner of the money if she wishes to take from the charity.