Wednesday, December 08, 2004

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | How much do people give to charity?

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | How much do people give to charity?

How much do people give to charity?

Gordon Brown wants the world's leading economies to boost aid to poor countries, while Oxfam say they have halved their aid budgets since the 60s. But if charity begins at home, what about you and me? How much do individuals give to good causes, and how many give nothing?
With Christmas looming charities are once again hoping to tap into the season's giving spirit and boost their coffers before the end of the year.

But how much are we prepared to give?

Last year, £7.1bn was given to charity by individuals in the UK, according to joint research by the Charities Aid Foundation and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.


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