# Nearly half of UK population have donated to Haiti disaster appeal, say CAF

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/01/26/nearly-half-uk-population-have-donated-haiti-disaster-appeal-say-caf/
- Published: 2010-01-26T06:30:32+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Nearly half the UK (48%) population have already donated to the Haiti disaster appeal,
according to research carried out over the weekend for the Charities Aid Foundation.

Of those who have not yet given, nearly two thirds (62%) say they might, or plan
to in the future.

The survey of over 1,000 adults was undertaken on behalf of the Charities Aid Foundation
by GfK NOP. It found that more women (55%) said they had given than men (45%).

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John Low, Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation said: “The response from
the UK public continues to be phenomenal. Over £46 million has already been given
to the appeal. This shows what a generous nation we are.

“I urge those who are considering donating to do so now because funds are still 
urgently needed and if you tick the Gift Aid box every pound donated is boosted 
by 28p.”

Brendan Gormley, Chief Executive of the [Disasters Emergency Committee](http://www.dec.org.uk)
s, described the response to the appeal as “extraordinary”.

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