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Armed forces charities see donations soar while other charities' dip

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Donations to the UK's charities that support the armed forces surged by more than 25 per cent between 2008 and 2010, while donations to other charities dropped by 4.3 per cent, according to research by the Charities Aid Foundation.

Public overestimates fundraising costs three-fold

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:06:00 GMT

The public grossly overestimate the amount of money charities spend on fundraising, according to research released today by Charities Aid Foundation.

Aussies and Kiwis world’s most charitable, says global survey

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:31:00 GMT

The lands Down Under have topped the first World Giving Index, with their populations exhibiting high levels of philanthropy, volunteerism and community-mindedness.

Spike in major giving expected after April tax change

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:26:00 GMT

Charities could see a spike in giving from major donors following the top tax rate change in April.

Giving to charity down by 3 per cent

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:22:00 GMT

The number of people giving to charity fell by 3 per cent over the last year, triggering the same drop in the amount donated to the sector, according to the UK Giving 2007 report