Scots want charity money to be spent at home, survey
indicates
2 February 2010
The majority of Scottish people believe that funds donated
to charity should stay within the country, it has been
reported.
According to new research published by nfpSynergy, 59 per cent
of Scots want charity money to be spent on home turf, a rise of 11
per cent compared with 2007 statistics.
The Scottish Charity Engagement Monitor surveyed 1,000 people in
Scotland in October.
NfpSynergy researcher Jonathon Baker said: "Scottish charities
should thus concentrate their spending on local beneficiaries if
they want to boost domestic donations from the Scottish public.
"A brand that clearly communicates Scottish identity will help a
charity better achieve this."
Around two-thirds of 25 to 34-year-olds said charity money
should be kept in Scotland, compared with 53 per cent of over
65s.
There are currently 23,500 charitable organisations in operation
in Scotland, according to figures from the Office of the Scottish
Charity Regulator, including community groups, schools, grant
charities, care providers and religious organisations.
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