The chart presents data on the percentage of donations made by United Kingdom citizens to charitable organizations across different age groups between 1990 and 2010.
Overall, it is evident that both age groups followed a similar pattern during the first 30 years. In 1990, donations increased significantly from teenagers to adults, with a steady rise over the next two decades from age 18 to 65. Subsequently, donations declined slightly among the oldest generation.
In 1990, the age group of teenagers (around 18-25) contributed the lowest amount, approximately 17%. This figure then increased sharply to just above 30% for the age group of 26-35, followed by a gradual increase to about 41% for the age group of 36-50. Conversely, young adults donated around 7% in 2010, with a consistent rise among those aged 51-65, reaching just under 40%.
In contrast, donations from individuals aged 51 to over 65 in 1990 experienced a slight drop to 35%, with a gradual decrease to 92% for the older age group. Similarly, donations from citizens over 65 decreased slightly to 35%, and this group maintained a similar position to citizens aged 36 to 50 who donated to charitable organizations.