In the above graphic, the data represents the percentage of people making charitable donation in different age groups in Britain.
If we take a look at the data, we understand that there is a difference in the trend for donations before and after the age of 50. For the year 1990 and 2010, we see a rising trend for charity from people aged between 18 to 50. In 1990, roughly 17% of people gave money to a charity for age group 18-25, and this percentage increased to 31% and peaked at 42% for age groups 26-35 and 36-50 respectively. In contrast, people in the same age bracket mentioned have made significantly less contributions in 2010 when compared to 1990. There is a sharp fall in donation made by the younger aged group of 18-25 in the year 2010, nearly 50% less.
Looking at people aged beyond 50, we see a different set of trends. In 1990, the percentage fell to 35% and bottoming at 32% for ages 51-65 and 65>. However, in 2010, people in the age group of 51-65, there is a rise in charitable contribution which is around 39%. Although, we again observe a fall in the donations for people above 65 year of age.