Kindly helper (10)

I believe the answer is:

benefactor

(Other definitions for benefactor that I've seen before include "One financially supporting a worthy cause" , "Patron, sponsor" , "Patronising sort" , "One giving money to person/cause" , "One giving to worthy cause" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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