What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suggestion concerning charity formerly bestowed on new church (9)" mean?

The definition is "Suggestion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="RE") + DOLE (synonym="DOLE") + N (synonym="N") + CE (synonym="CE") = REDOLENCE; definition: "Suggestion" The answer is REDOLENCE.

Suggestion concerning charity formerly bestowed on new church (9)

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