Research / statistics

Wealthy philanthropists aged under 30 are more concerned with the gap between rich and poor people than philanthropists aged over 45, according to research for Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Research by Blackbaud Europe reveals that 22.4% of donors surveyed said that they had increased their charitable giving in the past year, with 60% donating the same amount as they had last year.

Online donations through Virgin Money giving have increased by 26% during 2011/12, rising from £53.5 million to £67.4 million.

The National Lottery, which was launched 18 years ago this week, has now generated over £29 billion for good causes across the UK. 

Nationwide builder's merchants Selco have this year raised £30,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has been awarded a grant of £15 million by Atlantic Philanthropies. This is the largest gift the university has ever received.

Online shopping site easyfundraising.org.uk has now generated over £4 million in donations for charities and good causes in the UK.

One in ten 25-34 year olds never carry physical money, relying entirely on debit and credit cards, according to research by The Pennies Foundation, the charity that provides top-up donation services f

The world's largest bra has been bought by GoldenPalace.com in an eBay auction which ended on Sunday.

The University of Nottingham's largest fundraising campaign has already passed the halfway mark just one year from its launch.