General Giving Information
Giving to charity in the UK continues to be an activity undertaken by the majority of the population. 56% of respondents had given to charity within the last four months. This level remains similar to last year
The average donation was £11.
The total amount given by UK adults to charity was £10.6 billion.
Who gives to charity?
Overall in 2007/08 women were more likely to give to charity than men regardless of marital status, age or income. However the gap between men and women has narrowed slightly from 2006/07
The amounts given differ significantly by gender. Women on average gave £354 compared to £442 given by men.
Male donors gave larger amounts in 2007/08 than in 2006/07, and as such much of the increase in mean average giving and the total amount given has been driven by the changes in the giving behaviour of men.
The age group most likely to donate is the 45-64 age group. The least likely are 16-24 year olds.
Unsurprisingly the occupational group most likely to give are those working in relatively well paid managerial and professional occupations
Who benefits from giving?
Medical research remains the most popular cause (supported by the largest number of donors)
Religious charities receive the largest proportion of the amount given to charities
The arts, sports and environmental charities are the least widely supported causes.
Methods of giving
Card/ cheque donations account for the greatest amount of donations, overtaking Direct Debit donations this year.
Cash donations have dropped by £365 million from 2006/07. However cash remains the most popular method of giving amongst donors as ‘loose change’ donations.
Payroll giving remains the method that channels the least amount of money to charity.
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Giving to charity in the UK continues to be an activity undertaken by the majority of the population. 56% of respondents had given to charity within the last four months. This level remains similar to last year
The average donation was £11.
The total amount given by UK adults to charity was £10.6 billion.
Who gives to charity?
Overall in 2007/08 women were more likely to give to charity than men regardless of marital status, age or income. However the gap between men and women has narrowed slightly from 2006/07
The amounts given differ significantly by gender. Women on average gave £354 compared to £442 given by men.
Male donors gave larger amounts in 2007/08 than in 2006/07, and as such much of the increase in mean average giving and the total amount given has been driven by the changes in the giving behaviour of men.
The age group most likely to donate is the 45-64 age group. The least likely are 16-24 year olds.
Unsurprisingly the occupational group most likely to give are those working in relatively well paid managerial and professional occupations
Who benefits from giving?
Medical research remains the most popular cause (supported by the largest number of donors)
Religious charities receive the largest proportion of the amount given to charities
The arts, sports and environmental charities are the least widely supported causes.
Methods of giving
Card/ cheque donations account for the greatest amount of donations, overtaking Direct Debit donations this year.
Cash donations have dropped by £365 million from 2006/07. However cash remains the most popular method of giving amongst donors as ‘loose change’ donations.
Payroll giving remains the method that channels the least amount of money to charity.
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