The statistics provide information on how much money was given to charity by British people in different age ranges over a 20-year period, ending in 2010.
Overall, all age ranges from 18 to 50 in Britain saw a downward trend in the number of donors, with the exception of two age groups from 51 to over 65, which had a reverse pattern. Among these categories of donations, people aged 51 to 65 had the highest percentage at the end of the period.
In 1990, the number of donors aged 36 to 50 stood at around 42%, solidifying its position as the leading category. This was followed by the 51-65 and over 65 age groups, with respective figures being 35% and 32%. At the bottom of the list came the 18-25s, as their corresponding figures stood at 17%.
Thereafter, a significant increase was observed in the rate of donors aged 51 to 65, with its figure reaching a high of nearly 40% in 2010. Similarly, the over 65 year-group rose slightly to 35% in the amount of money given to charity. Meanwhile, the 36-50s registered a dramatic decrease until its figure matched that for the over 65 year olds in 2010. The 18-25 and 26-35 age groups also followed a similar pattern, with respective figures being 7% and 24%.