Approximately 67 percent of people in England said that they gave to charity in 2023/24, compared with 82 percent in 2013/14. In the provided time period, the share of people giving to charity has gradually declined, reaching a low of 63 percent in 2020/21.

People that were over the age of 65 were the most likely age group to give to charity in England and Wales in 2023/24, with 80 percent of the two oldest age groups giving to charity in the provided time period. By contrast, those aged between 16 and 24, the youngest age group surveyed, were the least likely to give to charity, at 49 percent.

Individual charitable donors; Average and median charitable donations of tax filers by age (preliminary T1 Family File; T1FF)

According to a 2022 survey, nearly 70 percent of affluent donors in the United States considered their personal values and beliefs the most significant driver of their charitable giving. General interest in certain issues is another major motivator among around 60 percent of respondents. Additional reasons include organizational reputation, being a beneficiary of the organization, and association with another institution.

Individual charitable donors; Tax filers with charitable donations by age groups and sex (preliminary T1 Family File; T1FF).

Individual charitable donors; Tax filers with charitable donations by income groups (preliminary T1 Family File; T1FF).

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Charity Donations Inc.

The global charitable giving market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing social awareness, heightened philanthropic initiatives, and the impact of global crises such as pandemics and natural disasters. While precise market size figures for the base year (2025) were not provided, considering the substantial involvement of numerous large organizations and the widespread nature of charitable activities across diverse regions, a reasonable estimate for the 2025 market size could be placed at $1.2 trillion USD. Assuming a conservative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5% over the forecast period (2025-2033), this market is projected to reach approximately $1.8 trillion by 2033. This growth is fueled by several key trends: the rising popularity of online donation platforms, increased corporate social responsibility initiatives, the growing influence of social media in amplifying charitable causes, and a shift towards impact investing. However, economic downturns, decreased public trust in certain organizations, and the potential for donor fatigue represent significant restraints on market expansion. The market is segmented by donation type (cash and non-cash) and application area (religion, health, education, environment, social welfare, and others), with a significant portion allocated to health and social welfare causes, particularly in developed nations. The geographical distribution of charitable giving is geographically diverse, with North America and Europe currently holding substantial market shares. However, emerging economies in Asia-Pacific and other regions are witnessing a notable surge in philanthropic activities, contributing to a more balanced global landscape in the coming years. The major players in this market include established international organizations like the United Way Worldwide, Salvation Army, and Red Cross, alongside numerous national and regional charities. The competitive landscape is characterized by both collaboration and competition, as organizations seek to maximize their impact and attract donations. The increasing focus on transparency, accountability, and measurable impact is transforming the sector, compelling organizations to adopt more data-driven approaches to fundraising and program implementation. Further research and data analysis will be needed to accurately refine these estimates and provide a more precise outlook.

In 2023/24, approximately 73 percent of women in England advised that they had given to charity, compared with 62 percent of men. Throughout this provided time period, a higher share of women gave to charity than men.

This data and code is being submitted to allow replication of results presented in the referenced publication.

This infographic describes results on giving from the 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. The purpose of this survey is to collect data regarding unpaid volunteer activities, charitable giving and participation. The results will help build a better understanding of these activities which can in turn be used to help develop programs and services.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Ladies Of Charity Lake Travis

Pursuant to the Affiliated Not-for-Profits Law, found in Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the New York City Administrative Code, a not-for-profit organization affiliated with an elected official must report to COIB annually information about certain donations received. Specifically, “restricted" organizations (that is, organizations that spend at least 10% of their expenditures on communications featuring the name, voice, or likeness of the affiliated elected official) are required to report information about any donation from the household of a person listed in the City’s Doing Business Database, as well as any other donation of $1,000 or more. All other "unrestricted" organizations are required to report information about donations of $5,000 or more. This dataset includes the names of donors; the value of the donation; the date of the donation; and a description of the donation.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Stable Influence Charity Programs

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Little World Charity

This statistic shows the preferred giving channels for charitable donations that different generations in the U.S. used in 2018. As of 2018, 40 percent of Millennial givers donated via a website.

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The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN) is an omnibus survey that collects data from respondents in Great Britain. Information is gathered on a range of subjects, commissioned both internally by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and by external clients (other government departments, charities, non-profit organisations and academia).

One individual respondent, aged 16 or over, is selected from each sampled private household to answer questions. Data are gathered on the respondent, their family, address, household, income and education, plus responses and opinions on a variety of subjects within commissioned modules. Each regular OPN survey consists of two elements. Core questions, covering demographic information, are asked together with non-core questions that vary depending on the module(s) fielded.

The OPN collects timely data for research and policy analysis evaluation on the social impacts of recent topics of national importance, such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the cost of living. The OPN has expanded to include questions on other topics of national importance, such as health and the cost of living.

For more information about the survey and its methodology, see the gov.uk OPN Quality and Methodology Information (QMI) webpage.

Changes over time

Up to March 2018, the OPN was conducted as a face-to-face survey. From April 2018 to November 2019, the OPN changed to a mixed-mode design (online first with telephone interviewing where necessary). Mixed-mode collection allows respondents to complete the survey more flexibly and provides a more cost-effective service for module customers.

In March 2020, the OPN was adapted to become a weekly survey used to collect data on the social impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the lives of people of Great Britain. These data are held under Secure Access conditions in SN 8635, ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, 2019-2023: Secure Access. (See below for information on other Secure Access OPN modules.)

From August 2021, as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions were lifted across Great Britain, the OPN moved to fortnightly data collection, sampling around 5,000 households in each survey wave to ensure the survey remained sustainable.

Secure Access OPN modules

Besides SN 8635 (which includes the COVID-19 Module), other Secure Access OPN data includes sensitive modules run at various points from 1997-2019, including Census religion (SN 8078), cervical cancer screening (SN 8080), contact after separation (SN 8089), contraception (SN 8095), disability (SNs 8680 and 8096), general lifestyle (SN 8092), illness and activity (SN 8094), and non-resident parental contact (SN 8093). See the individual studies for further details and information on how to apply to use them.

In 2023, the charitable contributions to religious organizations reached approximately 145 billion U.S. dollars, signifcantly more than any other type of organization in the country. Human services organizations received the second highest amount in 2023, which stood at 89 billion U.S. dollars.

Financial overview and grant giving statistics of H.E.L.P., The Charity

The total amount of charitable donations in Canada decreased by 371.7 million dollars (-3.15 percent) in 2022 in comparison to the previous year. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significant higher total amount than the preceding years.