# Numbers giving in N Ireland increase

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/11/29/numbers-giving-n-ireland-increase/
- Published: 2013-11-29T08:49:38+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The number of people giving to charity in Northern Ireland has increased over the
last two years but the average donation size has slightly declined, according to
research published by [NICVA](http://www.nicva.org).

According to **Individual Giving 2013: an overview of charitable giving in Northern
Ireland**, between 2011 and 2013 the percentage of the population of Northern Ireland
giving increased from 66% to 73%. Women were more likely to give at 76%, up from
66%, while 71% of men give to charity against 66% in 2011.

The average donation was £17.64, down from £17.78. Although a higher proportion 
of women give to charity, men, at an average donation of £19, give more than women,
whose average donation is £16.44.

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> The level of giving amongst 16-23 year olds, however, more than doubled since 
> 2011

The research found widely varying donation levels across age groups, with 16-23 
year olds giving an average donation of £8.68 and over 65 year olds giving most 
at £24. The level of giving amongst 16-23 year olds, however, more than doubled 
since 2011.

The biggest drop in average donation size was recorded amongst the 35-44 age group
whose donation level dropped from £23.42 to £13.48.

There were also big regional variations in giving. County Down was the most generous
while people in Belfast gave the least.

The face to face research, which was revealed at a seminar hosted by Giving NI and
NICVA, was conducted by Mori earlier in the year.

 

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Individual Giving in Northern Ireland. Source: NICVA

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