An annual publication provided an overview of the latest estimates and trends in individual charitable giving. 54 per cent of adults donated in an average month, down from 56 per cent in 2007-08. Individuals donated £9.9 billion in total to charity, down 11 per cent.
Source: UK Giving 2009: An overview of charitable giving in the UK, 2008/09, Charities Aid Foundation (01732 520000) and National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Links: Report | CAF press release
Date: 2009-Sep
A think-tank report examined the future for charitable foundations. Charitable legacies were worth almost £2 billion, and were of immense importance to both the third sector and the beneficiaries of charitable work. However, the impact of the economic downturn was likely to have 'considerable negative repercussions' for legacy giving.
Source: Cathy Pharoah and Jenny Harrow, Charitable Legacies in an Environment of Change, Smith Institute (020 7592 3618)
Links: Report
Date: 2009-May