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Irish give more to support the homeless than any other country

Homelessness is the number one cause donated to by the Irish, according to a Charities Aid Foundation study of giving trends in Ireland.

The study, carried out in partnership with Philanthropy Ireland, is CAF’s first comprehensive look at giving in Ireland, and shows that the Irish are consistently among the world’s most generous countries as well as more likely than elsewhere to help the homeless, with more than one in three (35%) listing it as the cause to which they had recently donated.

Charities helping children and young people were the second most popular cause at 30%, followed by hospitals and hospices at 28%.

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The survey also found higher than average levels of trust in charities among the public.

Findings include:

Ireland ranked 5th in the recently released 10th edition of the CAF World Giving Index, which examined generosity across the globe over the past decade. That study found that 62% of Irish people had helped a stranger in the past month, 69% had donated money to charity in the past year and 38% had volunteered their time.

Susan Pinkney, Head of Research at CAF, said:

“Our aim at the Charities Aid Foundation is to grow giving in all its forms and this research demonstrates that Ireland starts from an enviable position. The willingness of so many Irish people to help the homeless – the most vulnerable in our communities – speaks to a generosity of spirit that sets Ireland apart.  We hope this report helps colleagues increase not only the amounts given, but also levels of volunteering and social engagement across the country.”

Éilis Murray, CEO of Philanthropy Ireland said:

“We welcome this report, which provides valuable insights into giving patterns in Ireland.  While it paints a picture of a generous country, it also points to opportunities for us to do more. This research provides a platform for conversations on how we can support and develop giving in Ireland. Can we shift the balance from reactive giving to planned giving to create greater impact? I firmly believe we can.”

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